Drug & supplement interaction

Autogenic Training + Imiquimod

Imiquimod brand names: Aldara, Zyclara, Vyloma.

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 Autogenic Training and Imiquimod 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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Autogenic Training and Imiquimod

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 Imiquimod and Autogenic Training in our sources. This does not guarantee that the combination is completely free of risk — research on Autogenic Training alongside specific medications may be limited.

Worth understanding: our licensed dataset holds no drug-interaction record for Autogenic Training at all — not against Imiquimod, and not against any other medication we track. This verdict therefore rests on the absence of any recorded data, not on research that looked at this combination and found nothing. We cannot rule an interaction out.

Autogenic Training is a practice rather than something you take. Ask your care team whether the type and intensity you plan to practice are appropriate for your health and treatment. 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.

Autogenic Training safety at a glance

Autogenic Training overall Generally safe It is a low-risk mind-body practice for most healthy adults.
Pregnancy Use caution Generally considered low risk, but learn from a qualified instructor and discuss with your provider first.
Breastfeeding Use caution No known harm, but speak with your healthcare provider before starting.

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

Still wondering about combining Imiquimod and Autogenic Training? Ask Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS directly ›
What to actually watch for

What Imiquimod’s Own FDA Label Lists

This is not an interaction — none of it involves Autogenic Training. These are the most notable effects listed in the ADVERSE REACTIONS section of Imiquimod’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 practice Autogenic Training and take the medicine. One of them is worth acting on rather than waiting out — marked below.

  • A higher chance of infection Worth acting on
  • Back pain
  • Fever
  • Itching
  • Swelling
  • Tiredness
  • Dizziness
  • Diarrhea
  • Headache

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

Everything else you take

See Every Supplement That Interacts With Imiquimod

This page covers Autogenic Training only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Imiquimod page lists 3 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.

The most serious there right now: Dimethylsulfoxide (dmso) (moderate), Turpentine Oil (moderate) and Alchemilla (minor).

By severity: 2 moderate · 1 minor.

From our pharmacist’s overview on the Imiquimod page

“Imiquimod (Aldara, Zyclara, Vyloma) is a cream for warts, precancerous spots, and certain skin cancers, and its supplement list is short and workable for most people. Only 3 ingredients are on file, none rated major, and all involve products applied to the skin rather than swallowed.”

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How much people look this up

Where Autogenic Training and Imiquimod 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 Autogenic Training
Steady interest

#1,042 of 1,452 supplements looked up here in the last 7 days

29 days ago today
Medication Imiquimod
Steady interest

#1,982 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 Autogenic Training reference on this page ↓
  • Freshness: we automatically re-check this combination every week — this pair was last verified September 20, 2026. The Autogenic Training and Imiquimod 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 .
Mind-body practice

About Autogenic Training

What is Autogenic Training?

  • Stress and tension
  • Anxiety
  • Trouble sleeping
  • High blood pressure
  • Headaches and chronic pain
  • Calming the body before stressful events

Autogenic training is a relaxation technique that uses self-directed phrases to create feelings of warmth, heaviness, and calm in the body. It is generally safe for most people and may help with stress, anxiety, and sleep, though the quality of research is mixed. It is best learned from a trained instructor and is not a replacement for medical treatment.

Not applicable (a mind-body relaxation technique, not a plant or supplement) · Guided audio recordings, classes with a trained therapist, self-practice scripts, smartphone apps

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

Autogenic Training: dosing

There is no pill or measured "dose" for autogenic training. Instead, it is about regular practice. Many programs suggest practicing for a few minutes, once or several times a day, building up gradually as the technique becomes more natural.It is often best to learn the steps from a trained therapist, a structured program, or a reputable guided recording or app. Follow the instructions provided with your program.

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

Read the full Autogenic Training monograph & all interactions
Medication

About Imiquimod Topical

What Is Imiquimod Topical Used For?

Brand names: Aldara, Zyclara, Vyloma

Imiquimod cream is used to treat three skin conditions in adults: actinic keratoses (rough, scaly patches on the skin caused by sun damage) on the face or scalp; superficial basal cell carcinoma (a type of skin cancer) on the trunk, neck, or limbs when surgery is not the best option; and external genital and perianal warts (condyloma acuminata) in patients 12 years and older.

It is not effective for molluscum contagiosum in children ages 2–12, and it has not been proven safe or effective in people with weakened immune systems. It should not be used for warts inside the urethra, vagina, cervix, rectum, or anal canal.

Most-Reported Side Effects for Imiquimod

From FAERS, the FDA’s public side-effect reporting system (0 reports, all brands). Reports are voluntary and are not proof the drug caused the effect.

Erythema 183 reports
Fatigue 179 reports
Nausea 114 reports
Influenza like illness 102 reports
Application site erythema 100 reports
See full Imiquimod Topical drug information
Keep checking

Other Drugs & Autogenic Training

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

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

Showing the 60 most looked-up of 2,829 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Autogenic Training list.

See the full Autogenic Training interactions page
See every supplement checked against Imiquimod, ranked by severity
Evidence & sources

Autogenic Training References

The 26 references that drive our Autogenic Training 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. Labbe EE. Treatment of childhood migraine with autogenic training and skin temperature biofeedback: a component analysis. Headache 1995;35:10-13. PubMed
  2. Groslambert A, Candau R, Grappe F, et al. Effects of autogenic and imagery training on the shooting performance in biathlon. Res Q Exerc Sport 2003;74:337-41. PubMed
  3. Stetter F, Kupper S. Autogenic training: a meta-analysis of clinical outcome studies. Appl Psychophysiol Biofeedback 2002;27:45-98. PubMed
  4. Kaluza G, Strempel I. Effects of self-relaxation methods and visual imagery on IOP in patients with open-angle glaucoma. Ophthalmologica 1995;209(3):122-8. PubMed
  5. Fukunishi I, Hosaka T, Matsumoto T, et al. Liaison psychiatry and HIV infection (II): Application of relaxation in HIV positive patients. Psychiatry Clin Neurosci 1997;51(1):5-8. PubMed
  6. Simeit R, Deck R, Conta-Marx B. Sleep management training for cancer patients with insomnia. Support Care Cancer 2004;12(3):176-83. PubMed
  7. Zimmermann-Tansella C, Dolcetta G, et al. Preparation courses for childbirth in primipara. A comparison. J Psychosom Res 1979;23(4):227-33. PubMed
  8. Nakatani E, Nakagawa A, Nakao T, et al. A randomized controlled trial of Japanese patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder--effectiveness of behavior therapy and fluvoxamine. Psychother Psychosom 2005;74(5):269-76. PubMed
  9. Noh YE, Morris T, Andersen MB. Psychological intervention programs for reduction of injury in ballet dancers. Res Sports Med 2007;15(1):13-32. PubMed
  10. Hidderley M, Holt M. A pilot randomized trial assessing the effects of autogenic training in early stage cancer patients in relation to psychological status and immune system responses. Eur J Oncol Nurs 2004;8(1):61-5. PubMed
  11. Gordon, J. S., Staples, J. K., Blyta, A., and Bytyqi, M. Treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder in postwar Kosovo high school students using mind-body skills groups: a pilot study. J Trauma Stress 2004;17(2):143-147. PubMed
  12. Ajimsha MS, Majeed NA, Chinnavan E, Thulasyammal RP. Effectiveness of autogenic training in improving motor performances in Parkinson's disease. Complement Ther Med. 2014;22(3):419-25. PubMed
  13. Asbury EA, Kanji N, Ernst E, Barbir M, Collins P. Autogenic training to manage symptomology in women with chest pain and normal coronary arteries. Menopause. 2009;16(1):60-5. PubMed
  14. Bernateck M, Becker M, Schwake C, et al. Adjuvant auricular electroacupuncture and autogenic training in rheumatoid arthritis: a randomized controlled trial. Auricular acupuncture and autogenic training in rheumatoid arthritis. Forsch Komplementmed. 2008; PubMed
  15. Bowden A, Lorenc A, Robinson N. Autogenic Training as a behavioural approach to insomnia: a prospective cohort study. Prim Health Care Res Dev. 2012;13(2):175-85. 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

Practicing Autogenic Training While Taking Imiquimod: Common Questions

Is it safe to practice Autogenic Training while taking Imiquimod?
We do not list a known interaction between Autogenic Training and Imiquimod. 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.
Does Imiquimod interact with any supplements?
Yes. Imiquimod has documented interactions with 3 supplements in our database — Autogenic Training is not one of them. The Imiquimod 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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