Drug & supplement interaction

7-methoxyflavone + Tolbutamide

Tolbutamide brand name: Orinase.

No Known Interaction
The bottom line No known interaction

We found no known interaction between 7-methoxyflavone and Tolbutamide in our sources. Absence of a documented interaction is not the same as proven safety, and does not guarantee one does not exist. Do not start, stop, or change a medication or supplement based on this page; confirm with your pharmacist or doctor first.

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7-methoxyflavone and Tolbutamide

We checked these two against our interaction database. Here is what we found.

No Known Interaction Found

We did not find a documented interaction between Tolbutamide and 7-methoxyflavone in our sources. This does not guarantee that the combination is completely free of risk — there is often limited research on supplements and herbal products, especially around drug interactions.

If you decide to take both, the practical routine is simple: add one new thing at a time and note the date you started it. If the combination is going to disagree with you, it usually shows in the first days to a couple of weeks — and a start date turns “I’ve been feeling off” into something a pharmacist can actually work with. Do not stop a prescribed medicine on your own.

Always talk with your pharmacist or doctor before making changes to your medications or supplements, particularly if you take several medications or have an ongoing health condition.

7-methoxyflavone safety at a glance

7-methoxyflavone overall Not established Human safety data are very limited, so it cannot be called clearly safe.
Pregnancy Avoid Avoid because of unknown safety and possible effects on hormones.
Breastfeeding Avoid Avoid due to lack of safety data and potential hormonal activity.

Safety guidance is general; always confirm with your pharmacist or doctor for your situation.

Still wondering about combining Tolbutamide and 7-methoxyflavone? Ask Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS directly ›
How we checked

Why No Interaction Is Listed for Tolbutamide

Interactions in our licensed database are recorded against drug classes, not just single drug names. Tolbutamide is filed under 5 classifications — including antidiabetes drugs, cytochrome p450 2c9 (cyp2c9) substrates, photosensitizing drugs. 7-methoxyflavone has documented interactions with 2 drug classes — the most serious being aromatase inhibitors (moderate) and testosterone (moderate) — and none of Tolbutamide’s classifications are among them.

Classification data comes from our licensed Natural Medicines dataset. A medication can belong to classes beyond those recorded there, so this describes how the check was run — it is not a safety guarantee.

Keep it in perspective

7-methoxyflavone Does Interact With Other Medications

7-methoxyflavone has 12 moderate known drug interactions in our database — Tolbutamide isn’t one of them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.

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Everything else you take

See Every Supplement That Interacts With Tolbutamide

This page covers 7-methoxyflavone only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Tolbutamide page lists 305 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.

The most serious there right now: Activated Charcoal (major), Siberian Cocklebur (major), Acai (moderate), Adrafinil (moderate) and African Wild Potato (moderate).

By severity: 2 major · 255 moderate · 48 minor.

From our pharmacist’s overview on the Tolbutamide page

“People take tolbutamide (Orinase) to lower blood sugar in type 2 diabetes, and diabetes is exactly the condition supplement shelves target, which is why this list runs to 305 ingredients and deserves real caution. Of those, 239 also push glucose around, most often downward, so combining them can drive sugar lower than intended.”

Reviewed by 2 · Jul 18, 2026

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One more smart check

Taking 7-methoxyflavone as Part of a Dietary Supplement Product? Check It for Interactions

We hold 20 real supplement products containing 7-methoxyflavone, each one broken down to its full ingredient list — and combination products often carry several ingredients besides 7-methoxyflavone. Even though 7-methoxyflavone itself has no known interaction with Tolbutamide, another ingredient on your label might. Find your product and we’ll check every ingredient on its label:

How much people look this up

Where 7-methoxyflavone and Tolbutamide Sit Against Everything Else

Out of every supplement and medication people look up on HelloPharmacist, here is where these two land this week — and which way each has been moving.

Supplement 7-methoxyflavone
Steady interest

#1,052 of 1,452 supplements looked up here in the last 7 days

29 days ago today
Medication Tolbutamide
Steady interest

#2,130 of 2,830 medications looked up here in the last 7 days

29 days ago today

Position among everything looked up on this site, not a measure of how commonly either one is used or how important it is. A supplement can climb this list because of a news story. It counts every request to the page, automated ones included, and nothing here identifies anyone.

Where does our data come from?
  • Source: the Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) clinical database — the evidence-graded professional reference for herb & supplement interactions.
  • Citation library: 103,510 references behind our interaction content, 65,311 of them resolved to verified PubMed/DOI sources. See every 7-methoxyflavone reference on this page ↓
  • Freshness: we automatically re-check this combination every week — this pair was last verified September 20, 2026. The 7-methoxyflavone and Tolbutamide records this page draws on were last updated June 20, 2026.
  • What “no known interaction” means: no documented interaction in the sources above — not a guarantee of safety. Supplements are studied far less than prescription drugs, so we say exactly what the evidence supports, and nothing more.
Data structure & sourcing designed and verified by .
Supplement

About 7-methoxyflavone

What is 7-methoxyflavone?

  • Boosting testosterone
  • Reducing estrogen (aromatase inhibition)
  • Athletic and bodybuilding performance
  • Muscle building support

7-Methoxyflavone is a lab-made or plant-derived flavonoid marketed mainly in testosterone-boosting and bodybuilding supplements based on the idea that it blocks the aromatase enzyme. However, solid human evidence that it raises testosterone, improves performance, or builds muscle is essentially lacking, and its long-term safety has not been well studied. Talk to your pharmacist or doctor before using it, and avoid it during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Isolated flavonoid compound (synthesized or extracted from plants) · Capsules, tablets, powders (often in combination supplements)

An interaction check asks whether these two react with each other — it does not ask whether 7-methoxyflavone is a good idea for someone in your situation. Here is what our 7-methoxyflavone record says about it on its own.

7-methoxyflavone: dosing

There is no established, science-based dose for 7-methoxyflavone. It has not been studied enough in people to know a safe and effective amount.Most products that contain it provide it as part of a blend, and amounts vary widely from brand to brand. They can help you weigh whether the product makes sense for you and check for any concerns based on your health and other medicines.

From our 7-methoxyflavone monograph — the full record covers uses, side effects and every documented interaction.

Read the full 7-methoxyflavone monograph & all interactions
Medication

About Tolbutamide

What Is Tolbutamide Used For?

Brand name: Orinase

  • Tolbutamide is used along with diet and exercise, and sometimes with other medications, to treat type 2 diabetes (condition in which the body does not use insulin normally and, therefore, cannot control the amount of sugar in the blood). Tolbutamide is in a class of medications called sulfonylureas. Tolbutamide lowers blood sugar by causing the pancreas to produce insulin (a natural substance that is needed to break down sugar in the body) and helping the body use insulin efficiently. This medication will only help lower blood sugar in people whose bodies produce insulin naturally. Tolbutamide is not used to treat type 1 diabetes (condition in which the body does not produce insulin and, therefore, cannot control the amount of sugar in the blood) or diabetic ketoacidosis (a serious condition that may occur if high blood sugar is not treated).

  • Over time, people who have diabetes and high blood sugar can develop serious or life-threatening complications, including heart disease, stroke, kidney problems, nerve damage, and eye problems. Taking medication(s), making lifestyle changes (e.g., diet, exercise, quitting smoking), and regularly checking your blood sugar may help to manage your diabetes and improve your health. This therapy may also decrease your chances of having a heart attack, stroke, or other diabetes-related complications such as kidney failure, nerve damage (numb, cold legs or feet; decreased sexual ability in men and women), eye problems, including changes or loss of vision, or gum disease. Your doctor and other healthcare providers will talk to you about the best way to manage your diabetes.

See full Tolbutamide drug information
Keep checking

Other Drugs & 7-methoxyflavone

Browse every other medication we’ve checked against 7-methoxyflavone — both the ones with a known interaction and the ones without. Select any drug for the full detail.

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12Moderate
0Minor
2,817No known interaction
Moderate

12 interactions

No interaction 2,817 drugs checked — show the list
Evidence & sources

7-methoxyflavone References

The 1 references that drive our 7-methoxyflavone monograph and interaction data, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Citations with a link open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

  1. Ta N, Walle T. Aromatase inhibition by bioavailable flavones. J Steroid Biochem Mol Biol 2007;107(1-2):127-9.

Medication overviews come from MedlinePlus (NIH); supplement label data from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists — see our data sources and editorial standards.

Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Taking 7-methoxyflavone and Tolbutamide Together: Common Questions

Is it safe to take 7-methoxyflavone with Tolbutamide?
We do not list a known interaction between 7-methoxyflavone and Tolbutamide. That does not guarantee the combination is risk-free, so confirm with your pharmacist or doctor — especially if you take other medications or have a health condition.
How was the 7-methoxyflavone and Tolbutamide combination checked?
Interactions in our licensed database are recorded against drug classes. Tolbutamide is filed under 5 classifications, and 7-methoxyflavone has documented interactions with 2 drug classes — none of Tolbutamide's classifications are among them. A medication can belong to classes beyond those recorded in our dataset, so this describes how the check was run rather than guaranteeing safety.
Does 7-methoxyflavone interact with any other medications?
Yes. 7-methoxyflavone has 12 documented drug interactions in our database — Tolbutamide is simply not one of them. If you take anything else, it is worth checking each one; they are all listed on this page.
Does Tolbutamide interact with any supplements?
Yes. Tolbutamide has documented interactions with 305 supplements in our database — 7-methoxyflavone is not one of them. The Tolbutamide interaction page linked on this page lists every one, ranked by severity.

Written and reviewed by the HelloPharmacist editorial staff. Our editorial policy

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