Bear's Garlic - Seroquel (Quetiapine) Interaction
Herbal: Bear's Garlic
Also Known As: Allium ursinum, Ail des Bois, Ail à Feuilles Larges, Ail des Ours, Ail Pétiolé, Ajo de Oso, Ajo Silvestre, Baerlauch, Bear Garlic, Broad-leaved Garlic, Hog's Garlic, Ramsons, Wild Garlic, Wood Garlic
Drug: Quetiapine
Brand names:
Seroquel, Dopaquel
Medical Content Editor Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD
Last updated
Apr 13, 2024
Interaction Details
There were no interactions found between Quetiapine and Bear's Garlic. This does not mean the potential for an interaction does not exist, however. There is often a lack of studies and data surrounding traditional medicine, especially concerning drug interactions, so it is important to always consult your provider before making any changes to your medication regimen.
Bear's Garlic Overview
Bear's garlic, also known as wild garlic or Allium ursinum, is a perennial plant native to Europe and parts of Asia. The herb and bulb of bear's garlic are commonly used in culinary applications, prized for their mild garlic flavor. Bear's garlic contains various beneficial compounds, including glucopyranoside, kaempferol, and flavonoids, although levels of alliin, a compound found in garlic, are lower in bear's garlic. It's important to note that many of these compounds are degraded if the plant is dried.
Research suggests that bear's garlic exhibits cardioprotective effects, with in vitro studies showing promising results. It moderately inhibits the angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE), which could contribute to its purported cardioprotective and blood pressure-lowering effects. Additionally, bear's garlic leaf extract has been found to inhibit platelet aggregation in vitro, mainly through the inhibition of the ADP pathway. Specific non-sulphur constituents, such as 1,2-di-O-alpha-linolenoyl-3-O-beta-D-galactopyranosyl-sn-glycerol and beta-sitosterol-3-O-beta-D-glucoside, appear to be the most active antiplatelet constituents, along with some flavonoids.
Quetiapine Overview
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Quetiapine tablets and extended-release (long-acting) tablets are used to treat the symptoms of schizophrenia (a mental illness that causes disturbed or unusual thinking, loss of interest in life, and strong or inappropriate emotions). Quetiapine tablets and extended-release tablets are also used alone or with other medications to treat episodes of mania (frenzied, abnormally excited or irritated mood) or depression in patients with bipolar disorder (manic depressive disorder; a disease that causes episodes of depression, episodes of mania, and other abnormal moods). In addition, quetiapine tablets and extended-release tablets are used with other medications to prevent episodes of mania or depression in patients with bipolar disorder. Quetiapine extended-release tablets are also used along with other medications to treat depression. Quetiapine tablets may be used as part of a treatment program to treat bipolar disorder and schizophrenia in children and teenagers. Quetiapine is in a class of medications called atypical antipsychotics. It works by changing the activity of certain natural substances in the brain.
Bear's Garlic - More Interactions
Bear's Garlic interacts with 118 drugs
Interaction Rating Key
These severity listings are for informational use only. Never start, stop or otherwise change your therapy before speaking with your provider.
| Major | The combined use of these agents is strongly discouraged as serious side effects or other negative outcomes could occur. |
| Moderate | Use cautiously under the care of a healthcare professional or avoid this combination. A significant interaction or negative outcome could occur. |
| Minor | Be aware that there is a chance of an interaction. Watch for warning signs of a potential interaction. |
| Unknown | No interactions have been reported or no interaction data is currently available. |
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