Doctors categorize Chiari malformation into three types, depending on the anatomy of the brain tissue that is displaced into the spinal canal, and whether developmental abnormalities of the brain or spine are present. Chiari malformation type I develops as the skull and brain are growing.
Evening primrose oil is LIKELY SAFE for most people when used for up to a year. It can sometimes cause mild side effects including upset stomach, nausea, diarrhea, and headache. Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Taking evening primrose oil is POSSIBLY UNSAFE during pregnancy.
Evening primrose oil is likely safe when taken by mouth in suggested doses for up to one year for premenstrual syndrome (PMS), breast pain, or eczema (atopic dermatitis). Evening primrose oil may cause low blood pressure. Caution is advised in people taking drugs or herbs and supplements that lower blood pressure. Evening primrose oil may increase the risk of bleeding. Caution is advised in people with bleeding disorders or taking drugs that may increase the risk of bleeding. Dosing adjustments may be necessary. Use cautiously in people with seizure disorders or mania.