Drug & supplement interaction

Babassu + Cyclobenzaprine

Cyclobenzaprine brand names: Cyclobenzaprine, Flexeril, Cycloprine.

No Known Interaction

Medically reviewed by Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS · Updated June 2026 · Pair last verified Sep 20, 2026

The bottom line No known interaction

We found no known interaction between Babassu and Cyclobenzaprine 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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Interaction report

Babassu and Cyclobenzaprine

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 Cyclobenzaprine and Babassu 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.

Babassu safety at a glance

Babassu overall Use caution It is used as a food and cosmetic, but human safety data for supplement use are limited.

Pregnancy Avoid There is not enough safety information, so it is best to avoid medicinal use during pregnancy.

Breastfeeding Avoid Safety while breastfeeding has not been studied, so avoid medicinal use.

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

Still wondering about combining Cyclobenzaprine and Babassu? Ask Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS directly ›

How we checked

Why No Interaction Is Listed for Cyclobenzaprine

Interactions in our licensed database are recorded against drug classes, not just single drug names. Cyclobenzaprine is filed under 8 classifications — including skeletal muscle relaxants, serotonergic drugs, serotonergic drugs. Babassu has documented interactions with 2 drug classes — the most serious being anticoagulant/antiplatelet drugs (moderate) and antithyroid drugs (moderate) — and none of Cyclobenzaprine’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

Babassu Does Interact With Other Medications

Babassu has 127 moderate known drug interactions in our database — Cyclobenzaprine isn’t one of them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.

Moderate 127 No known interaction 2,703 (incl. Cyclobenzaprine)

Taking anything else?

Check Another of Your Medications Against Babassu

Covers the 2,830 medications we’ve checked against Babassu. Pick one to open its full report.

What to actually watch for

What Cyclobenzaprine’s Own FDA Label Lists

This is not an interaction — none of it involves Babassu. These are the most notable effects listed in the ADVERSE REACTIONS section of Cyclobenzaprine’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. 2 of them are worth acting on rather than waiting out — marked below.

Serotonin syndrome Worth acting on
Confusion Worth acting on
Blurred vision
Dry mouth
Drowsiness
Anxiety or restlessness
Muscle pain
Stomach upset
Constipation
Tiredness

Showing the 10 most notable of 13 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 Cyclobenzaprine. Read the label on DailyMed › Babassu’s licensed record lists no adverse effects our clinical vocabulary could match, so there is no Babassu side to compare — that is a limit of the record, not a statement that Babassu has no side effects.

From our Q&A

Questions About Babassu or Cyclobenzaprine

These are real questions from readers, answered by the pharmacists at HelloPharmacist — written by a person, not generated from a database. Each one covers Babassu or Cyclobenzaprine, 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 Cyclobenzaprine

This page covers Babassu only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Cyclobenzaprine page lists 197 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.

The most serious there right now: Activated Charcoal (major), Grapefruit (major), Lithium (major), Procaine (major) and St. John's Wort (major).

By severity: 5 major · 146 moderate · 46 minor.

Open the Cyclobenzaprine interaction page

How much people look this up

Where Babassu and Cyclobenzaprine 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 Babassu

Steady interest

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

29 days ago today

Medication Cyclobenzaprine

Top half

#1,105 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 Babassu reference on this page ↓
Freshness: we automatically re-check this combination every week — this pair was last verified September 20, 2026. The Babassu and Cyclobenzaprine 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 Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS.

Supplement

About Babassu

What is Babassu?

Skin and hair care
Inflammation
Wound healing
Digestive complaints
General wellness

Babassu comes from a Brazilian palm tree, and its oil and mesocarp flour are used in foods, cosmetics, and traditional remedies. Early lab and animal studies suggest possible anti-inflammatory and wound-healing effects, but there is very little human research to confirm any health benefit. If you want to try it, talk with your pharmacist or doctor first.

Attalea speciosa · Arecaceae · Kernel oil and the dried, powdered mesocarp (inner husk) · Oil, mesocarp flour/powder, capsules, topical creams and soaps

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

Babassu: dosing

There is no established standard dose for babassu as a supplement. Research has not identified a safe and effective amount for any health condition.If you use a babassu product, follow the directions on the label and do not exceed the recommended amount.

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

Read the full Babassu monograph & all interactions

Medication

About Cyclobenzaprine

What Is Cyclobenzaprine Used For?

Brand names: Cyclobenzaprine, Flexeril, Cycloprine

Cyclobenzaprine tablets and extended-release capsules are used alongside rest and physical therapy to relieve muscle spasm caused by acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions — easing pain, tenderness, and limited movement. This use is intended for short-term treatment only (up to 2–3 weeks).

Tonmya, the sublingual (under-the-tongue) form of cyclobenzaprine, is separately indicated for the treatment of fibromyalgia in adults. It is not the same as the oral tablet or capsule formulations.

See full Cyclobenzaprine drug information

Keep checking

Other Drugs & Babassu

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

0Major

127Moderate

0Minor

2,702No known interaction

127 Moderate 2,702 No interaction

Moderate

127 interactions

Showing 60 of 127 moderate interactions — see all 127 on the Babassu page.

No interaction 2,702 drugs checked — show the list

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

Showing the 60 most looked-up of 2,702 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Babassu list.

See the full Babassu interactions page

See every supplement checked against Cyclobenzaprine, ranked by severity

Evidence & sources

Babassu References

The 2 references that drive our Babassu 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.

Azevedo, A. P., Farias, J. C., Costa, G. C., Ferreira, S. C., Aragao-Filho, W. C., Sousa, P. R., Pinheiro, M. T., Maciel, M. C., Silva, L. A., Lopes, A. S., Barroqueiro, E. S., Borges, M. O., Guerra, R. N., and Nascimento, F. R. Anti-thrombotic effect of
Gaitan, E., Cooksey, R. C., Legan, J., Lindsay, R. H., Ingbar, S. H., and Medeiros-Neto, G. Antithyroid effects in vivo and in vitro of babassu and mandioca: a staple food in goiter areas of Brazil. Eur J Endocrinol 1994;131(2):138-144. 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

Taking Babassu and Cyclobenzaprine Together: Common Questions

Is it safe to take Babassu with Cyclobenzaprine?

We do not list a known interaction between Babassu and Cyclobenzaprine. 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 Babassu and Cyclobenzaprine combination checked?

Interactions in our licensed database are recorded against drug classes. Cyclobenzaprine is filed under 8 classifications, and Babassu has documented interactions with 2 drug classes — none of Cyclobenzaprine'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 Babassu interact with any other medications?

Yes. Babassu has 127 documented drug interactions in our database — Cyclobenzaprine 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 Cyclobenzaprine interact with any supplements?

Yes. Cyclobenzaprine has documented interactions with 197 supplements in our database — Babassu is not one of them. The Cyclobenzaprine interaction page linked on this page lists every one, ranked by severity.

Written and reviewed by the HelloPharmacist editorial staff. Our editorial policy

Where next

Keep Exploring

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