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When taken by mouth: Sweet almond is
LIKELY SAFE when used as food. There isn't enough reliable information to know if sweet almond is safe to use as medicine or what the side effects might be.
When applied to the skin: There isn't enough reliable information to know if sweet almond is safe. It might cause side effects such as itching and redness.
Special Precautions & Warnings:
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if sweet almond is safe to use as medicine when pregnant or breast-feeding.
Diabetes: Sweet almond might lower blood sugar in some people. Watch for signs of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) and monitor your blood sugar carefully if you have diabetes and use sweet almond.
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS): Eating large amounts of sweet almond might worsen pain and diarrhea in people with IBS. Stick to eating amounts suggested by your health care provider.
Kidney stones: Drinking sweet almond milk has been linked with bladder and kidney problems in children at risk of kidney stones. Avoid drinking large amounts of sweet almond milk if you have kidney stones in the family.
Surgery: Sweet almond might lower blood sugar in some people. In theory, sweet almond might interfere with blood sugar control during and after surgical procedures. Stop using sweet almond at least 2 weeks before a scheduled surgery.
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