Drug & supplement interaction

Alpine Ragwort + Guanabenz Acetate

Guanabenz Acetate brand name: Wytensin.

No Known Interaction
Medically reviewed by · Updated July 2026 · Pair last verified Sep 20, 2026
The bottom line No known interaction

We found no known interaction between Alpine Ragwort and Guanabenz Acetate 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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Alpine Ragwort and Guanabenz Acetate

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 Guanabenz Acetate and Alpine Ragwort 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.

Alpine Ragwort safety at a glance

Alpine Ragwort overall Avoid It contains liver-toxic pyrrolizidine alkaloids and should generally not be taken internally.
Pregnancy Likely Unsafe When used orally. Alpine ragwort preparations containing hepatotoxic pyrrolizidine alkaloid (PA) constituents might be teratogenic and hepatotoxic. There is ins... Read the full pregnancy detail
Breastfeeding Likely Unsafe When used orally. Hepatotoxic pyrrolizidine alkaloid (PA) constituents in alpine ragwort are excreted in milk. There is insufficient reliable information availa... Read the full breastfeeding detail

Pregnancy & breastfeeding ratings are from Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — the full detail is in the Special populations card below. Safety guidance is general; always confirm with your pharmacist or doctor for your situation.

Still wondering about combining Guanabenz Acetate and Alpine Ragwort? Ask Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS directly ›
How we checked

Why No Interaction Is Listed for Guanabenz Acetate

Interactions in our licensed database are recorded against drug classes, not just single drug names. Guanabenz Acetate is filed under 3 classifications — alpha-adrenergic agonists, antihypertensive drugs, oral drugs. Alpine Ragwort has documented interactions with 1 drug class — the most serious being cytochrome p450 3a4 (cyp3a4) inducers (moderate) — and none of Guanabenz Acetate’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

Alpine Ragwort Does Interact With Other Medications

Alpine Ragwort has 87 moderate known drug interactions in our database — Guanabenz Acetate isn’t one of them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.

Moderate 87 No known interaction 2,743 (incl. Guanabenz Acetate)
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What to actually watch for

What Alpine Ragwort Itself Has Been Linked To

This is not an interaction — nothing below involves Guanabenz Acetate. It is the side-effect record for Alpine Ragwort on its own, from the licensed Natural Medicines monograph. If something new turns up after you add Alpine Ragwort, this list is the first place to look. 2 entries are worth acting on rather than waiting out — marked below.

  • Raised blood pressure Worth acting on Additional detail

    “Orally, the major concern with alpine ragwort use is its pyrrolizidine alkaloid (PA) content. These constituents can cause lung damage with pulmonary-arterial hypertension.”

    Alpine Ragwort · Natural Medicines adverse-effect record, reported in hypertension.

    2 sources cited
    1. 12841. Chojkier M. Hepatic sinusoidal-obstruction syndrome: toxicity of pyrrolizidine alkaloids. J Hepatol 2003;39:437-46. PubMed
    2. 12842. Roeder E. Medicinal plants in Europe containing pyrrolizidine alkaloids. Pharmazie 1995;50:83-98.
  • Liver problems Worth acting on Additional detail

    “Orally, the major concern with alpine ragwort use is its pyrrolizidine alkaloid (PA) content. These constituents can cause liver injury. Chronic exposure to other plants containing hepatotoxic PA constituents is associated with veno-occlusive disease. Subacute veno-occlusive disease can cause vague symptoms, including colicky pains, vomiting, diarrhea, and ascites within several days;”

    Alpine Ragwort · Natural Medicines adverse-effect record, reported in diarrhea.

    3 sources cited
    1. 12841. Chojkier M. Hepatic sinusoidal-obstruction syndrome: toxicity of pyrrolizidine alkaloids. J Hepatol 2003;39:437-46. PubMed
    2. 12842. Roeder E. Medicinal plants in Europe containing pyrrolizidine alkaloids. Pharmazie 1995;50:83-98.
    3. 4021. WHO working group. Pyrrolizidine alkaloids. Environmental Health Criteria, 80. WHO: Geneva, 1988.
  • Diarrhea / Vomiting Additional detail

    Recorded for Alpine Ragwort in the same Natural Medicines adverse-effect record shown under Liver problems above.

Everything above comes from the Natural Medicines adverse-effect record for Alpine Ragwort — expand a row for the licensed statement it rests on. We haven’t matched Guanabenz Acetate to its FDA label in our system yet, so we can’t compare its own side-effect list here — the leaflet that comes with your prescription is the authoritative list for Guanabenz Acetate.

Special populations

Alpine Ragwort in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding

Pregnancy Likely Unsafe

When used orally. Alpine ragwort preparations containing hepatotoxic pyrrolizidine alkaloid (PA) constituents might be teratogenic and hepatotoxic. There is insufficient reliable information available about the safety of alpine ragwort products that do not contain hepatotoxic PAs when used during pregnancy.

Lactation Likely Unsafe

When used orally. Hepatotoxic pyrrolizidine alkaloid (PA) constituents in alpine ragwort are excreted in milk. There is insufficient reliable information available about the safety of alpine ragwort products that do not contain hepatotoxic PAs when used during lactation.

DISCLAIMER: This tool is intended for informational purposes only, and should not be interpreted as specific medical advice. Patients should consult with a qualified healthcare provider before making decisions about therapies and/or health conditions.© 2026 Therapeutic Research Center

Everything else you take

See Every Supplement That Interacts With Guanabenz Acetate

This page covers Alpine Ragwort only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Guanabenz Acetate page lists 137 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.

The most serious there right now: Activated Charcoal (major), American Hellebore (major), American Mistletoe (major), Tyramine (major) and Adrafinil (moderate).

By severity: 4 major · 112 moderate · 21 minor.

From our pharmacist’s overview on the Guanabenz Acetate page

“Guanabenz acetate (Wytensin) is an older blood pressure medicine, and the 137 supplements on file call for genuine vigilance, beginning with the four rated major. Two are toxic plants that can strain the heart or swing pressure hard, one is tyramine, found in aged cheeses and cured meats, which fights the drug's effect, and one is acti…”

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How much people look this up

Where Alpine Ragwort and Guanabenz Acetate 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 Alpine Ragwort
Steady interest

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

29 days ago today
Medication Guanabenz Acetate
Steady interest

#1,731 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 Alpine Ragwort reference on this page ↓
  • Freshness: we automatically re-check this combination every week — this pair was last verified September 20, 2026. The Alpine Ragwort and Guanabenz Acetate records this page draws on were last updated July 11, 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.
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Supplement

About Alpine Ragwort

What is Alpine Ragwort?

Alpine Ragwort
  • Traditional wound care
  • Minor bleeding or bruises
  • Digestive complaints
  • Menstrual discomfort
  • Folk remedy for inflammation

Alpine Ragwort is a wild plant in the daisy family that contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PAs), which can severely damage the liver. There is no good scientific evidence that it works for any health condition, and the safety risks are serious. We do not recommend using it.

Senecio nemorensis · Asteraceae · Aerial parts (leaves, stems, and flowers) · Dried herb, tea, tincture, and traditional topical preparations

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

Alpine Ragwort: dosing

There is no established safe dose for Alpine Ragwort. Because of its toxic pyrrolizidine alkaloids, health authorities generally advise against taking it internally at all.We do not provide a recommended amount for this plant.

From our Alpine Ragwort monograph — the full record covers uses, side effects and every documented interaction.

Read the full Alpine Ragwort monograph & all interactions
Medication

About Guanabenz

What Is Guanabenz Used For?

Brand name: Wytensin

  • Guanabenz is used to treat high blood pressure. It is in a class of medications called centrally acting alpha2A-adrenergic receptor agonists. Guanabenz works by decreasing your heart rate and relaxing the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily through the body.

  • High blood pressure is a common condition and when not treated, can cause damage to the brain, heart, blood vessels, kidneys and other parts of the body. Damage to these organs may cause heart disease, a heart attack, heart failure, stroke, kidney failure, loss of vision, and other problems. In addition to taking medication, making lifestyle changes will also help to control your blood pressure. These changes include eating a diet that is low in fat and salt, maintaining a healthy weight, exercising at least 30 minutes most days, not smoking, and using alcohol in moderation.

See full Guanabenz drug information
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Other Drugs & Alpine Ragwort

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

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87Moderate
0Minor
2,742No known interaction
87 Moderate 2,742 No interaction
Moderate

87 interactions

Showing 60 of 87 moderate interactions — see all 87 on the Alpine Ragwort page.

No interaction 2,742 drugs checked — show the list

We also checked Alpine Ragwort against these medications and found no known interaction in our sources. Open any page to confirm.

Showing the 60 most looked-up of 2,742 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Alpine Ragwort list.

See the full Alpine Ragwort interactions page
See every supplement checked against Guanabenz Acetate, ranked by severity
Evidence & sources

Alpine Ragwort References

The 4 references that drive our Alpine Ragwort 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. WHO working group. Pyrrolizidine alkaloids. Environmental Health Criteria, 80. WHO: Geneva, 1988.
  2. Chojkier M. Hepatic sinusoidal-obstruction syndrome: toxicity of pyrrolizidine alkaloids. J Hepatol 2003;39:437-46. PubMed
  3. Roeder E. Medicinal plants in Europe containing pyrrolizidine alkaloids. Pharmazie 1995;50:83-98.
  4. Wang YP, Yan J, Fu PP, Chou MW. Human liver microsomal reduction of pyrrolizidine alkaloid N-oxides to form the corresponding carcinogenic parent alkaloid. Toxicol Lett 2005;155:411-20. PubMed

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 Alpine Ragwort and Guanabenz Acetate Together: Common Questions

Is it safe to take Alpine Ragwort with Guanabenz Acetate?
We do not list a known interaction between Alpine Ragwort and Guanabenz Acetate. 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 Alpine Ragwort and Guanabenz Acetate combination checked?
Interactions in our licensed database are recorded against drug classes. Guanabenz Acetate is filed under 3 classifications, and Alpine Ragwort has documented interactions with 1 drug class — none of Guanabenz Acetate'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 Alpine Ragwort interact with any other medications?
Yes. Alpine Ragwort has 87 documented drug interactions in our database — Guanabenz Acetate 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 Guanabenz Acetate interact with any supplements?
Yes. Guanabenz Acetate has documented interactions with 137 supplements in our database — Alpine Ragwort is not one of them. The Guanabenz Acetate interaction page linked on this page lists every one, ranked by severity.

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