Bladderwrack
Bladderwrack can be used for certain thyroid disorders. Since it contains high concentrations of iodine, it can result in overactive thyroid.
Bladderwrack Overview
Bladderwrack is a plant also known as kelp. The whole plant body of bladderwrack is used in medicine.
Bladderwrack is used most often for thyroid disorders, clotting disorders, and obesity.
Bladderwrack is thought to work in several different ways, but more evidence is needed to determine how bladderwrack produces its effects.
Common side effects of bladderwrack include hyperthyroidism.
Bladderwrack Cautionary Labels
Uses
Bladderwrack is used most often for thyroid disorders, clotting disorders, and obesity.
Bladderwrack has not been proven effective for all of the uses listed above. Bladderwrack may be used for other conditions. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
Side Effects of Bladderwrack
Common side effects of bladderwrack include the following:
- Hyperthyroidism
This is not a complete list of bladderwrack side effects. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
Tell your doctor if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.
Bladderwrack Interactions
Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Especially tell your doctor if you take:
- Anticoagulant/antiplatelet drugs
This is not a complete list of bladderwrack drug interactions. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
Bladderwrack Precautions
Special precautions & warnings:
- Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using bladderwrack if you are pregnant, breast-feeding, or trying to become pregnant.
- Bladderwrack can induce or exacerbate hyperthyroidism.
