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When taken by mouth: Indian long pepper fruit is LIKELY SAFE when used in food. There isn't enough reliable information to know if Indian long pepper is safe or what the side effects might be when used as a medicine.
Special Precautions & Warnings:
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if Indian long pepper is safe to use as medicine when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
Bleeding conditions: Indian long pepper might slow blood clotting. In theory, taking Indian long pepper in amounts greater than those in food might increase the risk of bleeding in people with bleeding disorders.
Diabetes: Indian long pepper might affect blood sugar levels. In theory, taking Indian long pepper in amounts greater than those in food might affect blood sugar control in people with diabetes. Dosing adjustments for diabetes medications might be needed.
Surgery: Indian long pepper might slow blood clotting and affect blood sugar levels. In theory, taking Indian long pepper in amounts treater than those found in food might cause bleeding complications or affect blood sugar levels during surgery. You should stop taking Indian long pepper in amounts greater than those in food at least 2 weeks before surgery.
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