Drug & supplement interaction

Caprylic Acid + Nicardipine

Nicardipine brand names: Cardene, Cardene SR, Cardene IV.

Moderate Interaction
Medically reviewed by · Updated September 2026
The bottom line Moderate

Caprylic Acid has a moderate interaction with Nicardipine. Theoretically, caprylic acid might increase the risk of hypotension when used with antihypertensive drugs.

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SeverityModerate
LikelihoodPossible
EvidenceD
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Interaction report

Caprylic Acid and Nicardipine

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

Moderate

ANTIHYPERTENSIVE DRUGS

Why this applies to Nicardipine

Nicardipine falls under ANTIHYPERTENSIVE DRUGS — the group Caprylic Acid interacts with.

Theoretically, caprylic acid might increase the risk of hypotension when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Animal research suggests that caprylic acid might have positive inotropic effects, resulting in reduced arterial pressure and vascular resistance and increased cardiac output.
Severity Moderate Likelihood Possible Evidence D

Interaction 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.

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

Here's the quick version: nicardipine already lowers your blood pressure by relaxing your blood vessels. The thinking is that caprylic acid might nudge blood pressure down a little too. Stack the two together and, in theory, your pressure could drop more than expected.

I want to be honest about how soft this is, though. This concern comes only from animal studies and pharmacology reasoning, not real human data, so it's a maybe, not a sure thing. The amount in coconut oil or cooking is very unlikely to matter. Concentrated supplements are the bigger question mark. If you do combine them, just keep an eye out for dizziness, lightheadedness, headache, or feeling faint when you stand up, and loop in your pharmacist or doctor before starting the supplement.

Contact Dr. Brian directly if you have additional questions on this interaction
References
  1. Kristev A, Mitkov D, Lukanov Y, Chapkynov P. The effect of octanoic fatty acid on the cardiovascular system of the guinea pig. Cor Vasa 1989;31(4):321-7.

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

Caprylic Acid Also Interacts With Other Medications

Caprylic Acid has 261 moderate known drug interactions in our database — the Nicardipine one above is one of them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.

Moderate 261 No known interaction 2,569 (incl. Nicardipine)
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See Every Supplement That Interacts With Nicardipine

This page covers Caprylic Acid only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Nicardipine page lists 243 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.

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

By severity: 11 major · 191 moderate · 41 minor.

From our pharmacist’s overview on the Nicardipine page

“Nicardipine (Cardene) works by relaxing blood vessels to bring blood pressure down, so a supplement that shifts how much of the drug reaches your blood, or that moves blood pressure on its own, is worth genuine care rather than a shrug. Grapefruit can raise nicardipine levels enough to intensify its effects, while St.”

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

We hold 514 real supplement products containing Caprylic Acid, each one broken down to its full ingredient list — and combination products often carry several ingredients besides Caprylic Acid. Your product may carry other ingredients that interact with Nicardipine too, on top of Caprylic Acid — 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 Caprylic Acid and Nicardipine 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 Caprylic Acid
Top 25%

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

29 days ago today
Medication Nicardipine
Steady interest

#1,937 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 Caprylic Acid

What is Caprylic Acid?

Caprylic Acid
  • Candida and yeast overgrowth
  • Gut health support
  • Antimicrobial
  • Digestive health
  • Part of ketogenic diets

Caprylic acid is a medium-chain fatty acid found in coconut oil and palm kernel oil that is popularly used for yeast overgrowth and gut health. While laboratory studies show it has antimicrobial activity, strong human evidence for most supplement claims is limited. It is generally considered safe in food amounts, but talk with your pharmacist or doctor before using concentrated supplements.

Read the full Caprylic Acid monograph & all interactions
Medication

About Nicardipine

What Is Nicardipine Used For?

Brand names: Cardene, Cardene SR, Cardene IV

Nicardipine Hydrochloride capsules are used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and chronic stable angina (chest pain that comes on with physical effort). The capsules can be used alone or combined with other blood pressure or heart medications.

Intravenous (IV) nicardipine products — including Cardene I.V., Nicardipine Hydrochloride Injection, and Nicardipine Hydrochloride in Sodium Chloride — are used for the short-term treatment of high blood pressure in hospital settings when a patient cannot take oral medication. Once stable, patients are switched to oral therapy.

See full Nicardipine drug information
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Other Drugs & Caprylic Acid

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

0Major
261Moderate
0Minor
2,568No known interaction
261 Moderate 2,568 No interaction
Moderate

261 interactions

Showing 60 of 261 moderate interactions — see all 261 on the Caprylic Acid page.

No interaction 2,568 drugs checked — show the list

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

Showing the 60 most looked-up of 2,568 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Caprylic Acid list.

See the full Caprylic Acid interactions page
See every supplement checked against Nicardipine, ranked by severity
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.

Parts of this content are provided by the Therapeutic Research Center, LLC.

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 Caprylic Acid and Nicardipine Together: Common Questions

Can you take Caprylic Acid with Nicardipine?
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 Caprylic Acid and Nicardipine 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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