Celery - Ethinyl Estradiol, Levonorgestrel Interaction
Herbal: Celery
Also Known As: Apium graveolens, Ache des Marais, Ajamoda, Ajmoda, Ajwan, Apii Fructus, Apio, Céleri, Celeriac, Celery Fruit, Celery Seed, Fruit de Celeri, Graine de Céleri, Karmauli, Qin Cai, Smallage
Drug: Ethinyl Estradiol, Levonorgestrel
Brand names:
Levlite 28, Tri-Levlen 21, Tri-Levlen 28, Levlite, Trivora-28, Triphasil, Levora, Levlen 21, Trivora, Alesse 21, Alesse 28, Preven, Alesse, Seasonale, Seasonique, Aviane, Lessina, Lutera, Levlen, Portia, Enpresse, Tri-Levlen, Jolessa, Quasense

Medical Content Editor Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD
Last updated
May 04, 2025
Interaction Details
Ethinyl Estradiol, Levonorgestrel is classified as belonging to the following category: Cytochrome P450 1A2 (Cyp1A2) Substrates
Theoretically, celery might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
In vitro and animal research suggests that constituents of celery can inhibit CYP1A2. This effect has not been reported in humans.
Interaction Rating
Likelihood of Occurrence
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
References
- Peterson, S., Lampe, J. W., Bammler, T. K., Gross-Steinmeyer, K., and Eaton, D. L. Apiaceous vegetable constituents inhibit human cytochrome P-450 1A2 (hCYP1A2) activity and hCYP1A2-mediated mutagenicity of aflatoxin B1. Food Chem.Toxicol. 2006;44(9):147
Celery Overview

Celery - More Interactions
Celery interacts with 645 drugs
Interaction Rating Key
These severity listings are for informational use only. Never start, stop or otherwise change your therapy before speaking with your provider.
Major | The combined use of these agents is strongly discouraged as serious side effects or other negative outcomes could occur. |
Moderate | Use cautiously under the care of a healthcare professional or avoid this combination. A significant interaction or negative outcome could occur. |
Minor | Be aware that there is a chance of an interaction. Watch for warning signs of a potential interaction. |
Unknown | No interactions have been reported or no interaction data is currently available. |
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