Drug & supplement interaction

Aspen + Choline Magnesium Trisalicylate

Choline Magnesium Trisalicylate brand names: Trilisate, Tricosal.

Moderate Interaction
Medically reviewed by · Updated September 2026
The bottom line Moderate

Aspen has a moderate interaction with Choline Magnesium Trisalicylate. Aspen contains salicin, a plant salicylate.

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SeverityModerate
LikelihoodPossible
EvidenceD
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Aspen and Choline Magnesium Trisalicylate

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

Moderate

CHOLINE MAGNESIUM TRISALICYLATE (Trilisate)

Aspen contains salicin, a plant salicylate. Theoretically, aspen might have an additive effect with other salicylate-containing drugs such as choline magnesium trisalicylate.
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 is the simple version: aspen bark contains salicin, which your body turns into salicylic acid, basically the same family of compound as aspirin. Your medication, choline magnesium trisalicylate, is also a salicylate. So taking aspen alongside it is a bit like doubling up on the same type of drug. The concern is an additive effect, meaning more salicylate in your system than you intended.

What might that look like? Things salicylates are known for at higher levels: stomach upset or irritation, ringing in the ears, and easier bruising or bleeding. To be fair, this warning is theoretical, based on how the two work rather than hard studies. Still, I would skip the aspen while you are on Trilisate unless your pharmacist or doctor says it is fine.

Contact Dr. Brian directly if you have additional questions on this interaction
References
  1. Goodman LS, Gilman A. The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 5th ed. New York, NY: Macmillan Publ. Co., Inc., 1975.

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

Aspen Also Interacts With Other Medications

Aspen has 38 moderate known drug interactions in our database — the Choline Magnesium Trisalicylate one above is one of them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.

Moderate 38 No known interaction 2,792 (incl. Choline Magnesium Trisalicylate)
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This page covers Aspen only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Choline Magnesium Trisalicylate page lists 60 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 Ashwagandha (moderate).

By severity: 4 major · 46 moderate · 10 minor.

From our pharmacist’s overview on the Choline Magnesium Trisalicylate page

“Choline magnesium trisalicylate (Trilisate, Tricosal) is an aspirin-like salicylate taken for arthritis pain, and I would treat its supplement list with more care than most. Four of the 60 ingredients on file rate major, and the dominant theme is the liver: 38 of these ingredients can stress it, so combining them with this drug may rai…”

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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. Your product may carry other ingredients that interact with Choline Magnesium Trisalicylate too, on top of Aspen — 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 Aspen and Choline Magnesium Trisalicylate 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
Top half

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

29 days ago today
Medication Choline Magnesium Trisalicylate
Top 25%

#697 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 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.

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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.

0Major
38Moderate
0Minor
2,791No known interaction
38 Moderate 2,791 No interaction
Moderate

38 interactions

No interaction 2,791 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 2,791 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Aspen list.

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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 Aspen and Choline Magnesium Trisalicylate Together: Common Questions

Can you take Aspen with Choline Magnesium Trisalicylate?
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 Aspen and Choline Magnesium Trisalicylate 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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