Drug & supplement interaction

Aspen + Cabotegravir, Rilpivirine

Cabotegravir, Rilpivirine brand name: Cabenuva.

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 Aspen and Cabotegravir, Rilpivirine 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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Aspen and Cabotegravir, Rilpivirine

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 Cabotegravir, Rilpivirine and Aspen 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.

Aspen safety at a glance

Aspen overall Use caution It contains aspirin-like salicylates and may cause similar side effects, so use carefully.
Pregnancy Avoid Because of its aspirin-like activity and lack of safety data, it is best avoided during pregnancy.
Breastfeeding Avoid Not enough is known about safety, and salicylates can pass into breast milk, so avoid use.

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

Still wondering about combining Cabotegravir, Rilpivirine and Aspen? Ask Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS directly ›
How we checked

Why No Interaction Is Listed for Cabotegravir, Rilpivirine

Interactions in our licensed database are recorded against drug classes, not just single drug names. Cabotegravir, Rilpivirine is filed under 4 classifications — including non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (nnrtis), glucuronidated drugs, qt interval-prolonging drugs. Aspen has documented interactions with 3 drug classes — the most serious being aspirin (moderate), choline magnesium trisalicylate (trilisate) (moderate) and salsalate (disalcid) (moderate) — and none of Cabotegravir, Rilpivirine’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

Aspen Does Interact With Other Medications

Aspen has 39 moderate known drug interactions in our database — Cabotegravir, Rilpivirine isn’t one of them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.

Moderate 39 No known interaction 2,791 (incl. Cabotegravir, Rilpivirine)
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What to actually watch for

What Aspen Itself Has Been Linked To

This is not an interaction — nothing below involves Cabotegravir, Rilpivirine. It is the side-effect record for Aspen on its own, from the licensed Natural Medicines monograph. If something new turns up after you add Aspen, this list is the first place to look.

  • A skin rash Additional detail

    “There is currently a limited amount of information available about the adverse effects of aspen. Aspen contains salicin, a plant salicylate. Theoretically, aspen taken orally may be associated with the adverse effects seen with other salicylates, such as aspirin. Topically, aspen has been associated with allergic dermatitis.”

    Aspen · Natural Medicines adverse-effect record, reported in dermatitis.

    2 sources cited
    1. 3700. Goodman LS, Gilman A. The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 5th ed. New York, NY: Macmillan Publ. Co., Inc., 1975.
    2. 101465. Aalto-Korte K, Välimaa J, Henriks-Eckerman ML, Jolanki R. Allergic contact dermatitis from salicyl alcohol and salicylaldehyde in aspen bark (Populus tremula). Contact Dermatitis 2005;52(2):93-5.

    “A case report describes a 58-year-old man who developed allergic contact dermatitis after handling aspen leaves and bark. The rash spread from his hands to his face, trunk, and extremities. He had positive skin patch tests to salicyl alcohol and salicylaldehyde, which are present in aspen as glucosides, such as salicin.”

    Aspen · Natural Medicines adverse-effect record, reported in dermatitis.

    1 source cited
    1. 101465. Aalto-Korte K, Välimaa J, Henriks-Eckerman ML, Jolanki R. Allergic contact dermatitis from salicyl alcohol and salicylaldehyde in aspen bark (Populus tremula). Contact Dermatitis 2005;52(2):93-5.

Everything above comes from the Natural Medicines adverse-effect record for Aspen — expand a row for the licensed statement it rests on. We haven’t matched Cabotegravir, Rilpivirine 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 Cabotegravir, Rilpivirine.

Everything else you take

See Every Supplement That Interacts With Cabotegravir, Rilpivirine

This page covers Aspen only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Cabotegravir, Rilpivirine page lists 134 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.

The most serious there right now: American Hellebore (major), Arsenic (major), Cesium (major), Ephedra (major) and Grapefruit (major).

By severity: 7 major · 98 moderate · 29 minor.

From our pharmacist’s overview on the Cabotegravir, Rilpivirine page

“Cabenuva, the long-acting injection of cabotegravir and rilpivirine given every month or two, keeps HIV suppressed only while its blood levels hold steady, so the 134 supplement interactions on file here deserve real vigilance. St.”

Reviewed by 2 · Jul 18, 2026

Open the Cabotegravir, Rilpivirine interaction page

One more smart check

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

We hold 8 real supplement products containing Aspen, each one broken down to its full ingredient list — and combination products often carry several ingredients besides Aspen. Even though Aspen itself has no known interaction with Cabotegravir, Rilpivirine, 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 Aspen and Cabotegravir, Rilpivirine 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 Aspen
Steady interest

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

29 days ago today
Medication Cabotegravir, Rilpivirine
Top 25%

#334 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 Aspen reference on this page ↓
  • Freshness: we automatically re-check this combination every week — this pair was last verified September 20, 2026. The Aspen and Cabotegravir, Rilpivirine records this page draws on were last updated July 10, 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 Aspen

What is Aspen?

Aspen
  • Joint and muscle pain
  • Arthritis-related discomfort
  • Urinary tract symptoms and prostate issues
  • Mild fever and inflammation
  • Nerve pain (sciatica, neuropathic pain)

Aspen bark and leaf contain salicin, a natural compound related to aspirin, which is why it is traditionally used for pain, fever, and inflammation. Solid human studies are lacking, and because it acts like aspirin it carries similar risks. Talk to your pharmacist or doctor before using it, especially if you are sensitive to aspirin.

Populus tremuloides · Salicaceae · Bark and leaves (sometimes leaf buds) · Capsules, tinctures, liquid extracts, teas, and dried bark; often combined with other herbs

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

Aspen: dosing

There is no well-established, standardized dose for aspen. The amount of salicin in products can vary widely, and many products combine aspen with other herbs.The safest approach is to follow the directions on the specific product label and not exceed the recommended amount.

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

Read the full Aspen monograph & all interactions
Medication

About Cabotegravir and Rilpivirine Injections

What Is Cabotegravir and Rilpivirine Injections Used For?

Brand name: Cabenuva

CABENUVA (cabotegravir + rilpivirine) is used to treat HIV-1 infection in adults and adolescents 12 years and older who weigh at least 35 kg (about 77 lbs). It is not a starter treatment — it's designed for people who are already virologically suppressed, meaning their HIV is currently undetectable on a stable daily pill regimen and who have no history of treatment failure.

The goal is to keep the virus fully suppressed while freeing the person from taking a pill every day. Because it stays active in the body for weeks after each injection, strict adherence to the injection schedule is essential.

See full Cabotegravir and Rilpivirine Injections drug information
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Other Drugs & Aspen

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

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39Moderate
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2,790No known interaction
39 Moderate 2,790 No interaction
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39 interactions

No interaction 2,790 drugs checked — show the list

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

Showing the 60 most looked-up of 2,790 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Aspen list.

See the full Aspen interactions page
See every supplement checked against Cabotegravir, Rilpivirine, ranked by severity
Evidence & sources

Aspen References

The 3 references that drive our Aspen 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.
  2. Goodman LS, Gilman A. The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 5th ed. New York, NY: Macmillan Publ. Co., Inc., 1975.
  3. Aalto-Korte K, Välimaa J, Henriks-Eckerman ML, Jolanki R. Allergic contact dermatitis from salicyl alcohol and salicylaldehyde in aspen bark (Populus tremula). Contact Dermatitis 2005;52(2):93-5.

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 Aspen and Cabotegravir, Rilpivirine Together: Common Questions

Is it safe to take Aspen with Cabotegravir, Rilpivirine?
We do not list a known interaction between Aspen and Cabotegravir, Rilpivirine. 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 Aspen and Cabotegravir, Rilpivirine combination checked?
Interactions in our licensed database are recorded against drug classes. Cabotegravir, Rilpivirine is filed under 4 classifications, and Aspen has documented interactions with 3 drug classes — none of Cabotegravir, Rilpivirine'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 Aspen interact with any other medications?
Yes. Aspen has 39 documented drug interactions in our database — Cabotegravir, Rilpivirine 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 Cabotegravir, Rilpivirine interact with any supplements?
Yes. Cabotegravir, Rilpivirine has documented interactions with 134 supplements in our database — Aspen is not one of them. The Cabotegravir, Rilpivirine 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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