Drug & supplement interaction

Arrach + Fingolimod

Fingolimod brand names: Gilenya, Tascenso ODT.

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

We found no known interaction between Arrach and Fingolimod 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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Arrach and Fingolimod

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 Fingolimod and Arrach 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.

Arrach safety at a glance

Arrach overall Not established There is very little modern safety data on Arrach, so use cannot be considered proven safe.
Pregnancy Avoid Traditionally linked to menstrual effects, so it should be avoided during pregnancy.
Breastfeeding Avoid No safety information is available, so avoid use while breastfeeding.

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

Still wondering about combining Fingolimod and Arrach? Ask Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS directly ›
How we checked

Why No Interaction Is Listed for Fingolimod

Interactions in our licensed database are recorded against drug classes, not just single drug names. Fingolimod is filed under 3 classifications — immunosuppressants, hepatotoxic drugs, oral drugs. Arrach has documented interactions with 1 drug class — the most serious being photosensitizing drugs (moderate) — and none of Fingolimod’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

Arrach Does Interact With Other Medications

Arrach has 335 moderate known drug interactions in our database — Fingolimod isn’t one of them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.

Moderate 335 No known interaction 2,495 (incl. Fingolimod)
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What to actually watch for

What Fingolimod’s Own FDA Label Lists

This is not an interaction — none of it involves Arrach. These are the most notable effects listed in the ADVERSE REACTIONS section of Fingolimod’s own FDA label, for the medication by itself. Knowing the drug’s own list makes it easier to work out the likely cause if something new turns up while you take both. 4 of them are worth acting on rather than waiting out — marked below.

  • Raised blood pressure Worth acting on
  • Liver problems Worth acting on
  • A higher chance of infection Worth acting on
  • An allergic reaction Worth acting on
  • Pain in an arm or leg
  • Back pain
  • Cough
  • Swelling
  • Stomach pain
  • Diarrhea

Showing the 10 most notable of 11 label-listed effects — ranked by how unusual each one is across medicines generally, with serious effects weighted up.

From the ADVERSE REACTIONS section of the FDA label for Fingolimod. Read the label on DailyMed › Arrach’s licensed record lists no adverse effects our clinical vocabulary could match, so there is no Arrach side to compare — that is a limit of the record, not a statement that Arrach has no side effects.

From our Q&A

Questions About Arrach or Fingolimod

These are real questions from readers, answered by the pharmacists at HelloPharmacist — written by a person, not generated from a database. Each one covers Arrach or Fingolimod, not necessarily both, but if one is close to what you were about to ask it will usually go further than a database entry can:

Not quite your question? Ask our pharmacists directly — it is free, there is no account required, and answers usually come back within 24 hours.

Everything else you take

See Every Supplement That Interacts With Fingolimod

This page covers Arrach only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Fingolimod page lists 106 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.

The most serious there right now: Activated Charcoal (major), Beer (major), Siberian Cocklebur (major), Wine (major) and Active Hexose Correlated Compound (ahcc) (moderate).

By severity: 4 major · 92 moderate · 10 minor.

From our pharmacist’s overview on the Fingolimod page

“Fingolimod (Gilenya, Tascenso ODT) reins in the immune system to keep multiple sclerosis quiet, and its supplement file calls for genuine wariness. Half of the entries are herbs and extracts thought to stimulate immunity, which could blunt the drug's whole purpose.”

Reviewed by 2 · Jul 18, 2026

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How much people look this up

Where Arrach and Fingolimod 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 Arrach
Steady interest

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

29 days ago today
Medication Fingolimod
Steady interest

#1,783 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 Arrach reference on this page ↓
  • Freshness: we automatically re-check this combination every week — this pair was last verified September 20, 2026. The Arrach and Fingolimod records this page draws on were last updated June 22, 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 Arrach

What is Arrach?

Arrach
  • Painful menstruation
  • Nervous complaints
  • Digestive upset
  • Wound care
  • Insect repellent

Arrach (Chenopodium vulvaria) is a strong-smelling European herb that has been used in traditional folk medicine, mainly for menstrual and nervous complaints. There is very little modern scientific evidence to show that it works or is safe, so it is not recommended, especially during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Talk to your pharmacist or doctor before using any herbal product.

Chenopodium vulvaria · Amaranthaceae · Leaves and aerial (above-ground) parts · Dried herb, tea/infusion, and topical preparations

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

Arrach: dosing

There is no established or standardized dose for Arrach. It is not a common commercial supplement, and reliable dosing information from modern sources does not exist.If you ever come across a product containing Arrach, follow the directions on the label and do not exceed them.

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

Read the full Arrach monograph & all interactions
Medication

About Fingolimod

What Is Fingolimod Used For?

Brand names: Gilenya, Tascenso ODT

Fingolimod — available as capsules (Fingolimod, Fingolimod Hydrochloride, and Gilenya) and as an orally disintegrating tablet (Tascenso ODT) — is approved for the treatment of relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS) in patients 10 years of age and older. This includes clinically isolated syndrome (a first MS episode), relapsing-remitting MS (the most common type with flare-ups and periods of stability), and active secondary progressive MS (a later stage where disability gradually worsens but relapses still occur).

All supported formulations share these same approved uses. The goal of treatment is to reduce the frequency of relapses and slow disease activity.

See full Fingolimod drug information
Keep checking

Other Drugs & Arrach

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

0Major
335Moderate
0Minor
2,494No known interaction
335 Moderate 2,494 No interaction
Moderate

335 interactions

Showing 60 of 335 moderate interactions — see all 335 on the Arrach page.

No interaction 2,494 drugs checked — show the list

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

Showing the 60 most looked-up of 2,494 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Arrach list.

See the full Arrach interactions page
See every supplement checked against Fingolimod, ranked by severity
Evidence & sources

Arrach References

The 1 references that drive our Arrach 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. Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions. 2nd ed. Sandy, OR: Eclectic Medical Publications, 1998.

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 Arrach and Fingolimod Together: Common Questions

Is it safe to take Arrach with Fingolimod?
We do not list a known interaction between Arrach and Fingolimod. 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 Arrach and Fingolimod combination checked?
Interactions in our licensed database are recorded against drug classes. Fingolimod is filed under 3 classifications, and Arrach has documented interactions with 1 drug class — none of Fingolimod'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 Arrach interact with any other medications?
Yes. Arrach has 335 documented drug interactions in our database — Fingolimod 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 Fingolimod interact with any supplements?
Yes. Fingolimod has documented interactions with 106 supplements in our database — Arrach is not one of them. The Fingolimod 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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