Drug & supplement interaction

Cannabigerol (cbg) + Methylnaltrexone

Methylnaltrexone brand name: Relistor.

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 Cannabigerol (cbg) and Methylnaltrexone 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. Additionally, although there is no interaction, the label for Methylnaltrexone states a food rule worth keeping to.

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Cannabigerol (cbg) and Methylnaltrexone

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 Methylnaltrexone and Cannabigerol (cbg) 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.

Cannabigerol (cbg) safety at a glance

Cannabigerol (cbg) overall Use caution Early reports suggest it is usually well tolerated, but high-quality human safety data are lacking.
Pregnancy Avoid Cannabis-derived products are not considered safe in pregnancy; avoid use.
Breastfeeding Avoid Cannabinoids can pass into breast milk, so avoid CBG while breastfeeding.

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

Still wondering about combining Methylnaltrexone and Cannabigerol (cbg)? Ask Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS directly ›
How we checked

Why No Interaction Is Listed for Methylnaltrexone

Interactions in our licensed database are recorded against drug classes, not just single drug names. Methylnaltrexone is filed under a single classification — cytochrome p450 2d6 (cyp2d6) inhibitors. Cannabigerol (cbg) has documented interactions with 1 drug class — the most serious being antihypertensive drugs (moderate) — and none of Methylnaltrexone’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

Cannabigerol (cbg) Does Interact With Other Medications

Cannabigerol (cbg) has 172 moderate known drug interactions in our database — Methylnaltrexone isn’t one of them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.

Moderate 172 No known interaction 2,658 (incl. Methylnaltrexone)
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What to actually watch for

What Methylnaltrexone’s Own FDA Label Lists

This is not an interaction — none of it involves Cannabigerol (cbg). These are the most notable effects listed in the ADVERSE REACTIONS section of Methylnaltrexone’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.

  • Chills
  • Tremor or shakiness
  • Flushing
  • Bloating or gas
  • Sweating
  • Anxiety or restlessness
  • Muscle pain
  • Stomach upset
  • Constipation
  • Stomach pain

Showing the 10 most notable of 15 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 Methylnaltrexone. Read the label on DailyMed › Cannabigerol (cbg)’s licensed record lists no adverse effects our clinical vocabulary could match, so there is no Cannabigerol (cbg) side to compare — that is a limit of the record, not a statement that Cannabigerol (cbg) has no side effects.

How to take them

Some Methylnaltrexone Products Have a Food Rule — Cannabigerol (cbg) Should Not Break It

At least one FDA label for a product containing Methylnaltrexone says to take it on an empty stomach. Most supplements — Cannabigerol (cbg) included — are taken with a meal, so the easy mistake is swallowing both together at breakfast. Where that rule applies, keep Methylnaltrexone on its own and move Cannabigerol (cbg) to a meal later in the day.

This may not be true of your version. Food instructions belong to the product, not the ingredient: two Methylnaltrexone products can carry different directions, and extended-release forms often differ from immediate-release ones. The label we read is quoted below — check the directions on your own box or bottle, or ask your pharmacist, for how to take the exact product you were given.

o In patients with chronic non-cancer pain and OIC, take RELISTOR tablets with water on an empty stomach at least 30 minutes before the first meal of the day.

From the Dosage and Administration section of the FDA label we read for Methylnaltrexone — where that label names a specific product, the instruction is that product's. Read the label on DailyMed ›

A food rule is not an interaction — it is about how much of the medicine you absorb. The directions that came with your own product, and your pharmacist, outrank anything on this page.

Everything else you take

See Every Supplement That Interacts With Methylnaltrexone

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

The most serious there right now: Fever Bark (moderate), Iboga (moderate) and Yohimbe (moderate).

By severity: 3 moderate.

From our pharmacist’s overview on the Methylnaltrexone page

“If you take methylnaltrexone (Relistor) for opioid-induced constipation, the supplement list to know is short: three ingredients, all rated moderate, none major. Yohimbe, fever bark, and iboga are all cleared by the same liver enzyme, CYP2D6, and methylnaltrexone can slow that enzyme, letting their active compounds build up in your blood.”

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How much people look this up

Where Cannabigerol (cbg) and Methylnaltrexone 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 Cannabigerol (cbg)
Steady interest

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

29 days ago today
Medication Methylnaltrexone
Steady interest

#2,793 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 Cannabigerol (cbg) reference on this page ↓
  • Freshness: we automatically re-check this combination every week — this pair was last verified September 20, 2026. The Cannabigerol (cbg) and Methylnaltrexone records this page draws on were last updated June 20, 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 .
Supplement

About Cannabigerol (cbg)

What is Cannabigerol (cbg)?

  • Anxiety and stress
  • Pain and inflammation
  • Sleep support
  • Focus and mood
  • Digestive discomfort

Cannabigerol (CBG) is a minor cannabinoid from the cannabis (hemp) plant that is marketed for anxiety, pain, and inflammation, but human research is very limited and most claims rest on laboratory and animal studies. It appears to be generally well tolerated in early reports, but its long-term safety, quality, and dosing are not well established. Talk to your pharmacist or doctor before trying it, especially if you take other medicines or are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Cannabis sativa · Cannabaceae · Flowers and aerial parts (extracted cannabinoid) · Oils and tinctures, capsules, gummies, vapes, topicals

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

Cannabigerol (cbg): dosing

There is no established, standardized dose for CBG. Because human research is so limited, experts have not defined how much to take, how often, or for how long.If you and your healthcare provider decide to try it, follow the directions on the product label and consider starting with the lowest suggested amount. Do not assume that more is better.

From our Cannabigerol (cbg) monograph — the full record covers uses, side effects and every documented interaction.

Read the full Cannabigerol (cbg) monograph & all interactions
Medication

About Methylnaltrexone

What Is Methylnaltrexone Used For?

Brand name: Relistor

Methylnaltrexone, sold as Relistor, treats opioid-induced constipation (OIC) — constipation caused by opioid pain medications. Both Relistor tablets and Relistor injection are approved for adults with chronic non-cancer pain, including those with pain related to a prior cancer or its treatment who do not need frequent opioid dose increases.

Relistor injection is also approved for adults with advanced illness or active cancer pain who require increasing opioid doses as part of palliative care.

See full Methylnaltrexone drug information
Keep checking

Other Drugs & Cannabigerol (cbg)

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

0Major
172Moderate
0Minor
2,657No known interaction
172 Moderate 2,657 No interaction
Moderate

172 interactions

Showing 60 of 172 moderate interactions — see all 172 on the Cannabigerol (cbg) page.

No interaction 2,657 drugs checked — show the list

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

Showing the 60 most looked-up of 2,657 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Cannabigerol (cbg) list.

See the full Cannabigerol (cbg) interactions page
See every supplement checked against Methylnaltrexone, ranked by severity
Evidence & sources

Cannabigerol (cbg) References

The 1 references that drive our Cannabigerol (cbg) 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. Vernail VL, Bingaman SS, Silberman Y, Raup-Konsavage WM, Vrana KE, Arnold AC. Acute cannabigerol administration lowers blood pressure in mice. Front Physiol 2022;13:871962. 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 Cannabigerol (cbg) and Methylnaltrexone Together: Common Questions

Is it safe to take Cannabigerol (cbg) with Methylnaltrexone?
We do not list a known interaction between Cannabigerol (cbg) and Methylnaltrexone. 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.
Should I take Cannabigerol (cbg) and Methylnaltrexone at the same time of day?
At least one FDA label for a product containing Methylnaltrexone says to take it on an empty stomach, and supplements are usually taken with a meal — so taking them together at breakfast is the easy mistake. Where that applies, keep Methylnaltrexone on its own and move Cannabigerol (cbg) to a meal later in the day. Food instructions belong to the product rather than the ingredient, so check the directions on your own box. This is about absorption, not an interaction.
How was the Cannabigerol (cbg) and Methylnaltrexone combination checked?
Interactions in our licensed database are recorded against drug classes. Methylnaltrexone is filed under 1 classification, and Cannabigerol (cbg) has documented interactions with 1 drug class — none of Methylnaltrexone'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 Cannabigerol (cbg) interact with any other medications?
Yes. Cannabigerol (cbg) has 172 documented drug interactions in our database — Methylnaltrexone 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 Methylnaltrexone interact with any supplements?
Yes. Methylnaltrexone has documented interactions with 3 supplements in our database — Cannabigerol (cbg) is not one of them. The Methylnaltrexone interaction page linked on this page lists every one, ranked by severity.

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