Drug & supplement interaction

Belladonna + Disopyramide Phosphate

Disopyramide Phosphate brand names: Norpace CR, Norpace.

Moderate Interaction
The bottom line Moderate

Belladonna has a moderate interaction with Disopyramide Phosphate. Belladonna may increase the risk of adverse effects when used concomitantly with anticholinergic drugs.

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SeverityModerate
LikelihoodProbable
EvidenceD
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Belladonna and Disopyramide Phosphate

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

Moderate

ANTICHOLINERGIC DRUGS

Why this applies to Disopyramide Phosphate

Disopyramide Phosphate falls under ANTICHOLINERGIC DRUGS — the group Belladonna interacts with.

Belladonna may increase the risk of adverse effects when used concomitantly with anticholinergic drugs.
Belladonna has anticholinergic activity and increases the activity of anticholinergic drugs.
Severity Moderate Likelihood Probable Evidence D

Interaction 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..

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

Here's the thing about disopyramide: it already has strong anticholinergic activity of its own. That's why people on it often notice a dry mouth, blurry vision, constipation, or trouble passing urine. Belladonna brings the very same anticholinergic effect to the table, so stacking the two can pile on those side effects rather than canceling them out.

This concern is based on how these compounds work in the body, not on hard studies in people, so think of it as a sensible caution rather than a proven danger. Still, disopyramide is a heart-rhythm medicine with a narrow safety margin, so I wouldn't want you adding belladonna (or any anticholinergic product) without checking first. Please run it by your pharmacist or doctor before combining them.

References
  1. Blumenthal M, ed. The Complete German Commission E Monographs: Therapeutic Guide to Herbal Medicines. Trans. S. Klein. Boston, MA: American Botanical Council, 1998.
  2. McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R, Goldberg A, eds. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, LLC 1997.

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

Belladonna Also Interacts With Other Medications

Belladonna has 195 moderate known drug interactions in our database — the Disopyramide Phosphate 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 Disopyramide Phosphate

This page covers Belladonna only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Disopyramide Phosphate page lists 169 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.

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

By severity: 10 major · 117 moderate · 42 minor.

From our pharmacist’s overview on the Disopyramide Phosphate page

“Grapefruit is the first thing I would set aside on disopyramide phosphate (Norpace), a medicine that steadies dangerous heart rhythms, because grapefruit juice can push the drug's blood level up. That pattern dominates the page, since 121 of the 169 flagged ingredients act on the same liver enzyme, CYP3A4, raising the drug's level or,…”

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

We hold 6 real supplement products containing Belladonna, each one broken down to its full ingredient list — and combination products often carry several ingredients besides Belladonna. Your product may carry other ingredients that interact with Disopyramide Phosphate too, on top of Belladonna — and those would not show on this page. Find your product and we’ll check every ingredient on its label:

How much people look this up

Where Belladonna and Disopyramide Phosphate 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 Belladonna
Top half

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

29 days ago today
Medication Disopyramide Phosphate
Steady interest

#1,812 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.

Supplement

About Belladonna

What is Belladonna?

  • Digestive cramps and spasms
  • Cold and flu symptoms (homeopathic)
  • Teething pain (homeopathic)
  • Motion sickness and nausea
  • Excess sweating or secretions
  • Pain and muscle spasm (topical plasters)

Belladonna is a highly toxic plant whose alkaloids (like atropine and scopolamine) are powerful medicines used only in carefully controlled, regulated forms. The raw plant and unregulated products can cause serious poisoning, and homeopathic versions have little proof of benefit. Never self-treat with belladonna without guidance from a doctor or pharmacist.

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Medication

About Disopyramide

What Is Disopyramide Used For?

Brand names: Norpace CR, Norpace

Disopyramide — available as Disopyramide Phosphate, Norpace, and Norpace CR — is indicated for the treatment of documented ventricular arrhythmias, such as sustained ventricular tachycardia (a fast, dangerous heart rhythm originating in the lower chambers), that a physician judges to be life-threatening.

Because of its potential to worsen heart rhythm problems, it is generally not recommended for lesser arrhythmias, and it should not be used to treat ventricular premature contractions (extra heartbeats) that cause no symptoms. Treatment is typically started in a hospital setting.

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Other Drugs & Belladonna

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

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195Moderate
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2,634No known interaction
Moderate

195 interactions

Showing 60 of 195 moderate interactions — see all 195 on the Belladonna page.

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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 Belladonna and Disopyramide Phosphate Together: Common Questions

Can you take Belladonna with Disopyramide Phosphate?
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 Belladonna and Disopyramide Phosphate 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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