Cardamom + Ganaxolone
Ganaxolone brand name: Ztalmy.
We found no known interaction between Cardamom and Ganaxolone 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 Ganaxolone states a food rule worth keeping to.
Cardamom and Ganaxolone
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 Ganaxolone and Cardamom 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 Cardamom at all — not against Ganaxolone, 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.
Cardamom 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.
Cardamom in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
When used orally in amounts commonly found in foods. There is insufficient reliable information available about the safety of cardamom when used in medicinal amounts. Avoid using amounts greater than those used in food.
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
Some Ganaxolone Products Have a Food Rule — Cardamom Should Not Break It
At least one FDA label for a product containing Ganaxolone says to take it with food. If you take Cardamom on an empty stomach out of habit, keep them separate — and take Ganaxolone with a meal where the label says to.
This may not be true of your version. Food instructions belong to the product, not the ingredient: two Ganaxolone 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.
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Administer ZTALMY orally three times daily with food.
From the Dosage and Administration section of the FDA label we read for Ganaxolone — where that label names a specific product, the instruction is that product's. See the Ganaxolone drug page ›
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.
See Every Supplement That Interacts With Ganaxolone
This page covers Cardamom only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Ganaxolone page lists 195 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.
The most serious there right now: 1,4-butanediol (major), Activated Charcoal (major), Beer (major), Gamma-hydroxybutyrate (ghb) (major) and Grapefruit (major).
By severity: 9 major · 147 moderate · 39 minor.
From our pharmacist’s overview on the Ganaxolone page
“Families managing CDKL5 deficiency disorder, the rare childhood epilepsy that ganaxolone (Ztalmy) treats, should read this supplement list carefully rather than skim it. Most entries fall into two camps.”
Reviewed by 2 · Jul 18, 2026
Taking Cardamom as Part of a Dietary Supplement Product? Check It for Interactions
We hold 844 real supplement products containing Cardamom, each one broken down to its full ingredient list — and combination products often carry several ingredients besides Cardamom. Even though Cardamom itself has no known interaction with Ganaxolone, another ingredient on your label might. Find your product and we’ll check every ingredient on its label:
Where Cardamom and Ganaxolone 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.
#255 of 1,452 supplements looked up here in the last 7 days
#2,361 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 Cardamom reference on this page ↓
- Freshness: we automatically re-check this combination every week — this pair was last verified September 20, 2026. The Cardamom and Ganaxolone 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 Cardamom
What is Cardamom?
- Digestive upset and bloating
- Bad breath
- Nausea
- Flavoring in food and drinks
- General antioxidant support
Cardamom is a popular cooking spice that has long been used in traditional medicine for digestion and fresh breath. As a food, it is generally safe for most people, but high-dose supplements have not been well studied, so the health benefits remain mostly unproven. If you want to use concentrated cardamom products, check with your pharmacist or doctor first.
Elettaria cardamomum · Zingiberaceae · Seeds (from the dried fruit pods) and essential oil · Whole pods, ground spice, tea, capsules, extracts, and essential oil
An interaction check asks whether these two react with each other — it does not ask whether Cardamom is a good idea for someone in your situation. Here is what our Cardamom record says about it on its own.
Cardamom: dosing
There is no official or standardized medicinal dose for cardamom. As a spice, people use it freely in cooking, which is considered safe.For supplements, capsules, or extracts, the right amount varies by product, and a proven effective dose has not been established. The safest approach is to follow the directions on the product label and not exceed them.
From our Cardamom monograph — the full record covers uses, side effects and every documented interaction.
About Ganaxolone
What Is Ganaxolone Used For?
Brand name: Ztalmy
Ztalmy (ganaxolone) oral suspension is approved to treat seizures associated with cyclin-dependent kinase-like 5 (CDKL5) deficiency disorder — a rare genetic condition, often called CDD — in patients 2 years of age and older.
Most-Reported Side Effects for Ganaxolone
From FAERS, the FDA’s public side-effect reporting system (0 reports, all brands). Reports are voluntary and are not proof the drug caused the effect.
Other Drugs & Cardamom
Browse every other medication we’ve checked against Cardamom — both the ones with a known interaction and the ones without. Select any drug for the full detail.
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No interaction 2,829 drugs checked — show the list
We also checked Cardamom against these medications and found no known interaction in our sources. Open any page to confirm.
- Apixaban ›
- Levothyroxine ›
- Amlodipine ›
- Methylphenidate ›
- Warfarin ›
- Abemaciclib ›
- Ivermectin ›
- Sertraline ›
- Testosterone ›
- Acetaminophen ›
- Losartan Potassium ›
- Aspirin ›
- Rosuvastatin ›
- Metoprolol ›
- Escitalopram ›
- Clopidogrel ›
- Rivaroxaban ›
- Atorvastatin ›
- Methamphetamine ›
- Tirzepatide ›
- Docusate ›
- Ibuprofen ›
- Warfarin Sodium ›
- Tadalafil ›
- Sumatriptan ›
- Valacyclovir ›
- Hydroxyurea ›
- Isotretinoin ›
- Prednisone ›
- Semaglutide ›
- Metformin ›
- Lisdexamfetamine ›
- Propranolol ›
- Amitriptyline ›
- Amlodipine Besylate ›
- Methotrexate ›
- Amphetamine ›
- Amoxicillin ›
- Lisinopril ›
- Bupropion ›
- Fluoxetine ›
- Bendamustine ›
- Doxycycline ›
- Pregabalin ›
- Lamotrigine ›
- Azithromycin ›
- Acyclovir ›
- Gabapentin ›
- Levothyroxine, Liothyronine ›
- Dextroamphetamine ›
- Naproxen ›
- Quetiapine ›
- Clonazepam ›
- Omeprazole ›
- Buspirone ›
- Duloxetine ›
- Letrozole ›
- Acetaminophen, Codeine ›
- Citalopram ›
- Methylene Blue ›
Showing the 60 most looked-up of 2,829 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Cardamom list.
Cardamom References
The 2 references that drive our Cardamom 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.
- Mobacken, H. and Fregert, S. Allergic contact dermatitis from cardamom. Contact Dermatitis 1975;1(3):175-176. PubMed
- Aghasi M, Koohdani F, Qorbani M, et al. Beneficial effects of green cardamom on serum SIRT1, glycemic indices and triglyceride levels in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a randomized double-blind placebo controlled clinical trial. J Sci Food Agri 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.
Taking Cardamom and Ganaxolone Together: Common Questions
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