Bugleweed + Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate
Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate brand name: Viread.
We found no known interaction between Bugleweed and Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate 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.
Bugleweed and Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate
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 Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate and Bugleweed 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.
Bugleweed safety at a glance
Pregnancy & breastfeeding ratings are from Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — the full detail is in the Special populations card below. Safety guidance is general; always confirm with your pharmacist or doctor for your situation.
Why No Interaction Is Listed for Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate
Interactions in our licensed database are recorded against drug classes, not just single drug names. Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate is filed under 4 classifications — including nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (nrtis), nephrotoxic drugs, oral drugs. Bugleweed has documented interactions with 1 drug class — the most serious being thyroid hormone (moderate) — and none of Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate’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.
Bugleweed Does Interact With Other Medications
Bugleweed has 16 moderate known drug interactions in our database — Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate isn’t one of them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.
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Bugleweed in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
When used orally. Bugleweed has anti-gonadotropic and anti-thyrotropic activity; avoid using.
When used orally because it might have anti-prolactin activity; avoid using.
DISCLAIMER: This tool is intended for informational purposes only, and should not be interpreted as specific medical advice. Patients should consult with a qualified healthcare provider before making decisions about therapies and/or health conditions.© 2026 Therapeutic Research Center
See Every Supplement That Interacts With Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate
This page covers Bugleweed only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate page lists 28 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.
The most serious there right now: Activated Charcoal (major), Asarabacca (major), Siberian Cocklebur (major), Aristolochia (moderate) and Calcium (moderate).
By severity: 3 major · 15 moderate · 10 minor.
Taking Bugleweed as Part of a Dietary Supplement Product? Check It for Interactions
We hold 29 real supplement products containing Bugleweed, each one broken down to its full ingredient list — and combination products often carry several ingredients besides Bugleweed. Even though Bugleweed itself has no known interaction with Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate, another ingredient on your label might. Find your product and we’ll check every ingredient on its label:
Where Bugleweed and Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate 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.
#642 of 1,452 supplements looked up here in the last 7 days
#1,757 of 2,830 medications looked up here in the last 7 days
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 Bugleweed reference on this page ↓
- Freshness: we automatically re-check this combination every week — this pair was last verified September 27, 2026. The Bugleweed and Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate records this page draws on were last updated July 11, 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.
About Bugleweed
What is Bugleweed?
- Mild overactive thyroid symptoms
- Heart palpitations and rapid heartbeat
- Anxiety and restlessness
- Breast pain (mastalgia)
- Premenstrual symptoms
Bugleweed is a traditional herb most often used for mild overactive thyroid symptoms and the rapid heartbeat that can come with it, but high-quality human evidence is very limited. Because it may affect thyroid hormones, it should not be used without medical supervision, and it must be avoided in pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Lycopus virginicus · Lamiaceae · Aerial parts (leaves, stems, and flowering tops) · Tea, tincture, liquid extract, capsules, dried herb
An interaction check asks whether these two react with each other — it does not ask whether Bugleweed is a good idea for someone in your situation. Here is what our Bugleweed record says about it on its own.
Bugleweed: dosing
There is no well-established standardized dose for bugleweed. Do not exceed the recommended amount, and do not use it long-term without medical supervision.
From our Bugleweed monograph — the full record covers uses, side effects and every documented interaction.
About Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate/Tenofovir alafenamide
What Is Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate/Tenofovir alafenamide Used For?
Brand name: Viread
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Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (DF) (Viread) is used along with other medications to treat HIV infection in adults and children 2 years of age and older weighing 22 pounds (10 kilograms) or more. Tenofovir DF is also used to treat chronic (long term) HBV in adults and children 2 years of age and older weighing 22 pounds (10 kilograms) or more. Tenofovir alafenamide (AF) (Vemlidy) is used to treat chronic (long term) HBV in adults and children 12 years of age and older who have stable liver disease. Tenofovir is in a class of medications called nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs). It works by decreasing the amount of HIV and HBV in the blood. Although tenofovir will not cure HIV, it may decrease your chance of developing acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) and HIV-related illnesses such as serious infections or cancer. Taking these medications along with practicing safer sex and making other lifestyle changes may decrease the risk of transmitting the HIV virus to other people. Tenofovir will not cure hepatitis B and may not prevent complications of chronic hepatitis B such as cirrhosis of the liver or liver cancer. Tenofovir may not prevent the spread of hepatitis B to other people.
Other Drugs & Bugleweed
Browse every other medication we’ve checked against Bugleweed — both the ones with a known interaction and the ones without. Select any drug for the full detail.
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16 interactions
- Levothyroxine ›
- Conjugated Estrogens ›
- Testosterone Undecanoate ›
- Levothyroxine Sodium ›
- Liotrix ›
- Desiccated Thyroid Extract ›
- Desiccated Thyroid Extract (prescription Drug) ›
- Menotropins ›
- Dextrothyroxine ›
- Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hcg) ›
- Liothyronine ›
- Ospemifene ›
- Thyroglobulin ›
- Thyroid Hormone ›
- Levothyroxine, Liothyronine ›
- Liotrix, T4/t3 ›
No interaction 2,813 drugs checked — show the list
We also checked Bugleweed against these medications and found no known interaction in our sources. Open any page to confirm.
- Apixaban ›
- Amlodipine ›
- Methylphenidate ›
- Warfarin ›
- Ivermectin ›
- Abemaciclib ›
- Testosterone ›
- Sertraline ›
- Losartan Potassium ›
- Acetaminophen ›
- Rosuvastatin ›
- Aspirin ›
- Escitalopram ›
- Metoprolol ›
- Clopidogrel ›
- Atorvastatin ›
- Rivaroxaban ›
- Isotretinoin ›
- Tirzepatide ›
- Warfarin Sodium ›
- Ibuprofen ›
- Methamphetamine ›
- Amlodipine Besylate ›
- Docusate ›
- Metformin ›
- Valacyclovir ›
- Prednisone ›
- Sumatriptan ›
- Hydroxyurea ›
- Tadalafil ›
- Amitriptyline ›
- Semaglutide ›
- Lisdexamfetamine ›
- Propranolol ›
- Amphetamine ›
- Methotrexate ›
- Lisinopril ›
- Amoxicillin ›
- Bupropion ›
- Fluoxetine ›
- Azithromycin ›
- Doxycycline ›
- Pregabalin ›
- Bendamustine ›
- Gabapentin ›
- Dextroamphetamine ›
- Lamotrigine ›
- Naproxen ›
- Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine ›
- Acyclovir ›
- Quetiapine ›
- Clonazepam ›
- Buspirone ›
- Omeprazole ›
- Letrozole ›
- Duloxetine ›
- Citalopram ›
- Methylene Blue ›
- Ciprofloxacin ›
- Acetaminophen, Codeine ›
Showing the 60 most looked-up of 2,813 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Bugleweed list.
Bugleweed References
The 4 references that drive our Bugleweed 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.
- Blumenthal M, ed. The Complete German Commission E Monographs: Therapeutic Guide to Herbal Medicines. Trans. S. Klein. Boston, MA: American Botanical Council, 1998.
- Schulz V, Hansel R, Tyler VE. Rational Phytotherapy: A Physician's Guide to Herbal Medicine. Terry C. Telger, transl. 3rd ed. Berlin, GER: Springer, 1998.
- McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R, Goldberg A, eds. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, LLC 1997.
- Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions. 2nd ed. Sandy, OR: Eclectic Medical Publications, 1998.
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.
Taking Bugleweed and Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate Together: Common Questions
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