Calabash Chalk + Diethylpropion
Diethylpropion brand names: Radtue, Tenuate, Durad, Tenuate Dosepan.
We found no known interaction between Calabash Chalk and Diethylpropion 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.
Calabash Chalk and Diethylpropion
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 Diethylpropion and Calabash Chalk 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.
Worth understanding: our licensed dataset holds no drug-interaction record for Calabash Chalk at all — not against Diethylpropion, 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.
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.
Calabash Chalk 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.
Calabash Chalk in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
When calabash chalk is used orally. Calabash chalk contains high levels of lead, arsenic, cadmium, and mercury. Animal data shows that calabash chalk can inhibit uterine implantation, reduce maternal weight gain, and cause fetal changes in the brain, pregnancy resorption, abortion, and stillbirth.
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 Diethylpropion
This page covers Calabash Chalk only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Diethylpropion page lists 61 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.
The most serious there right now: Activated Charcoal (major), Ephedra (major), Peyote (major), Rauvolfia Vomitoria (major) and Sida Cordifolia (major).
By severity: 5 major · 43 moderate · 13 minor.
From our pharmacist’s overview on the Diethylpropion page
“Diethylpropion (Tenuate) is an appetite suppressant that works by revving up the nervous system, and that mechanism is why its interaction list calls for real vigilance. Of the 61 supplements and herbs on file, 44 add their own stimulant push, raising the risk of high blood pressure, a pounding heart, and sleeplessness.”
Reviewed by 2 · Jul 18, 2026
Where Calabash Chalk and Diethylpropion 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.
#1,352 of 1,452 supplements looked up here in the last 7 days
#2,488 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 Calabash Chalk reference on this page ↓
- Freshness: we automatically re-check this combination every week — this pair was last verified September 20, 2026. The Calabash Chalk and Diethylpropion records this page draws on were last updated July 10, 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 Calabash Chalk
What is Calabash Chalk?
- Pregnancy cravings and morning sickness
- Easing nausea
- Cultural and traditional eating practice
- Settling the stomach
Calabash chalk is a natural clay-like earth material eaten in some West African and other cultures, often during pregnancy to ease nausea or satisfy cravings. It is not a proven remedy, and testing has repeatedly found it contaminated with lead, arsenic, and other heavy metals, so health authorities warn against eating it. Avoid calabash chalk, especially during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Natural clay-like mineral material (not a plant) · Solid blocks, molded shapes, lumps, or powder for eating
An interaction check asks whether these two react with each other — it does not ask whether Calabash Chalk is a good idea for someone in your situation. Here is what our Calabash Chalk record says about it on its own.
Calabash Chalk: dosing
There is no safe or recommended dose of calabash chalk. Because it can contain toxic heavy metals, no amount is considered safe to eat.
From our Calabash Chalk monograph — the full record covers uses, side effects and every documented interaction.
About Diethylpropion
What Is Diethylpropion Used For?
Brand names: Radtue, Tenuate, Durad, Tenuate Dosepan
Diethylpropion is used to help manage exogenous obesity (excess body weight from outside factors like diet) in adults with a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher who haven't lost enough weight through diet and exercise alone. It is meant to be used for only a few weeks as part of a calorie-restricted diet plan.
All available tablet products — both the immediate-release tablets and the extended-release tablets — are approved for this purpose. Each is approved for use as a single medication only; combining diethylpropion with any other weight-loss drug is not allowed.
Other Drugs & Calabash Chalk
Browse every other medication we’ve checked against Calabash Chalk — both the ones with a known interaction and the ones without. Select any drug for the full detail.
No drugs match “”.
No interaction 2,829 drugs checked — show the list
We also checked Calabash Chalk against these medications and found no known interaction in our sources. Open any page to confirm.
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Showing the 60 most looked-up of 2,829 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Calabash Chalk list.
Calabash Chalk References
The 6 references that drive our Calabash Chalk 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.
- Aprioku JS, Ogwo-Ude EM. Gestational toxicity of calabash chalk (Nzu) in wistar rats. Int J Appl Basic Med Res. 2018;8(4):249-252. PubMed
- Ekanem TB, Ekong MB, Eluwa MA, Igiri AO, Osim EE. Maternal geophagy of calabash chalk on foetal cerebral cortex histomorphology. Malays J Med Sci. 2015;22(4):17-22.
- Reeuwijk NM, Klerx WNM, Kooijman M, Hoogenboom LAP, Rietjens IMCM, Martena MJ. Levels of lead, arsenic, mercury and cadmium in clays for oral use on the Dutch market and estimation of associated risks. Food Addit Contam Part A Chem Anal Control Expo Risk PubMed
- Nutraingredients. FSA issues warning against calabash chalk. UK Food Standards Agency Warning. October 2002. Available at: https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2002/10/16/FSA-issues-warning-against-calabash-chalk. Accessed October 23, 2020.
- Food Standards Agency. Importing food supplements and health foods. February 2018. Available at: https://www.food.gov.uk/business-guidance/importing-food-supplements-and-health-foods. Accessed October 23, 2020.
- NYC Health. Calabash chalk containing lead and arsenic. New York City Warning: https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/doh/downloads/pdf/lead/lead-calabash-chalk-faq.pdf. Accessed October 23, 2020.
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 Calabash Chalk and Diethylpropion Together: Common Questions
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