Drug & supplement interaction

Asparagus Racemosus + Urea

Urea brand name: Ureaphil.

Moderate Interaction
The bottom line Moderate

Asparagus Racemosus has a moderate interaction with Urea. Theoretically, asparagus racemosus root might increase diuresis and electrolyte loss when used with diuretic drugs.

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SeverityModerate
LikelihoodPossible
EvidenceD
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Asparagus Racemosus and Urea

Here is the interaction we found between these two, with the evidence behind it.

Moderate

DIURETIC DRUGS

Why this applies to Urea

Urea falls under DIURETIC DRUGS — the group Asparagus Racemosus interacts with.

Theoretically, asparagus racemosus root might increase diuresis and electrolyte loss when used with diuretic drugs.
Animal studies show that asparagus racemosus root has diuretic effects when used in high doses. This effect has not been reported in humans.
Severity Moderate Likelihood Possible Evidence D

Interaction has been documented in animal or in lab research, or the interaction has been documented in humans but is limited to case reports or conflicting clinical research exists.

Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS
Dr. Brian Staiger explains PharmD, Clinical Pharmacist

Here's the simple version. Urea (Ureaphil) is given to pull extra fluid out of the body, so it makes you lose water and minerals through your urine. Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus) has shown a mild water-pulling, or diuretic, effect too, but only in animal studies using high doses. In theory, taking the two together could add up and make you lose a bit more fluid and electrolytes than expected.

I want to be honest about how weak this evidence is. This has not been seen in people, only in lab animals on concentrated doses. Still, since fluid and salt balance matters, watch for things like dizziness, lightheadedness, dry mouth, or feeling weak. If you're considering both, just check in with your pharmacist or doctor first.

References
  1. Satish Kumar MC, Udupa AL, Sammodavardhana K, Rathnakar UP, Shvetha U, Kodancha GP. Acute toxicity and diuretic studies of the roots of Asparagus racemosus Willd in rats. West Indian Med J. 2010;59(1):3-6.

What These Ratings Mean

Every interaction above is graded three ways — here’s the key to each label.

Severity how clinically significant the interaction is
Major

Clinically significant. Avoid the combination, or use only under close professional supervision.

Moderate

Usually worth avoiding or managing — may need monitoring, a dose change, or timing apart.

Minor

Generally not serious. Be aware of it and mention it to your pharmacist.

Likelihood how strong the evidence is that the interaction actually happens in people
  • LikelyWell-controlled human studies have demonstrated the likely existence of this interaction.
  • ProbableInteraction has not been documented in well-controlled studies, however, the interaction has been demonstrated in some small human studies or in controlled animal studies in conjunction with multiple case reports.
  • PossibleInteraction has been documented in animal or in lab research, or the interaction has been documented in humans but is limited to case reports or conflicting clinical research exists.
  • UnlikelyInteraction has been demonstrated in animal or in lab research but has been shown not to occur in humans.
Evidence the quality of the studies behind the rating (graded A–D)
  • AHigh-quality meta-analysis (quantitative systematic review).
  • BCase-control study.
  • CConsensus.
  • DAnecdotal evidence.

These ratings are for information only. Never start, stop, or otherwise change your therapy before speaking with your provider.

Keep it in perspective

Asparagus Racemosus Also Interacts With Other Medications

Asparagus Racemosus has 75 moderate known drug interactions in our database — the Urea one above is one of them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.

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See Every Supplement That Interacts With Urea

This page covers Asparagus Racemosus only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Urea page lists 200 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), Lithium (major) and Oleander (major).

By severity: 7 major · 169 moderate · 24 minor.

From our pharmacist’s overview on the Urea page

“Urea (Ureaphil) is an osmotic diuretic, a drug that pulls fluid out of the body to relieve pressure inside the skull or the eye. Because it works by shifting fluid and blood pressure, this is a list to read with genuine care.”

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Taking Asparagus Racemosus as Part of a Dietary Supplement Product? Check It for Interactions

We hold 330 real supplement products containing Asparagus Racemosus, each one broken down to its full ingredient list — and combination products often carry several ingredients besides Asparagus Racemosus. Your product may carry other ingredients that interact with Urea too, on top of Asparagus Racemosus — and those would not show on this page. Find your product and we’ll check every ingredient on its label:

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Where Asparagus Racemosus and Urea 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 Asparagus Racemosus
Top half

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

29 days ago today
Medication Urea
Steady interest

#1,925 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.

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About Asparagus Racemosus

What is Asparagus Racemosus?

Asparagus Racemosus
  • Women's reproductive health
  • Promoting breast milk supply
  • Digestive complaints
  • General tonic and stress support
  • Menopausal symptoms

Asparagus racemosus, often called shatavari, is an Ayurvedic herb traditionally used to support women's health, digestion, and overall vitality. Human evidence for most of these uses is limited and preliminary, so benefits are not well proven. Talk with your pharmacist or doctor before using it, especially if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have hormone-sensitive conditions.

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Other Drugs & Asparagus Racemosus

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

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75Moderate
0Minor
2,754No known interaction
Moderate

75 interactions

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Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Interaction details are evidence-graded and sourced from the Natural Medicines database. The medication overview comes from MedlinePlus.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.

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Taking Asparagus Racemosus and Urea Together: Common Questions

Can you take Asparagus Racemosus with Urea?
There is a moderate interaction, so it may be acceptable with monitoring or timing changes — but check with your pharmacist first. Read the full details on this page and confirm with your pharmacist before combining them.
How serious is the Asparagus Racemosus and Urea interaction?
We rate it Moderate. This combination may require monitoring, a dose adjustment, or separating the times you take each one. Consult your pharmacist before using them together.

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