Drug & supplement interaction

Chokeberry + Nusinersen Sodium

Nusinersen Sodium brand name: Spinraza.

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

Chokeberry has a moderate interaction with Nusinersen Sodium. Theoretically, chokeberry might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.

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SeverityModerate
LikelihoodPossible
EvidenceB
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Interaction report

Chokeberry and Nusinersen Sodium

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

Moderate

ANTICOAGULANT/ANTIPLATELET DRUGS

Why this applies to Nusinersen Sodium

Nusinersen Sodium falls under ANTICOAGULANT/ANTIPLATELET DRUGS — the group Chokeberry interacts with.

Theoretically, chokeberry might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Clinical and in vitro research suggests that chokeberry extract can temporarily inhibit platelet aggregation and decrease clot formation.
Severity Moderate Likelihood Possible Evidence B

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 something worth knowing about Spinraza (nusinersen). One thing to keep in mind is that it's given by a spinal tap (an injection into the fluid around your spinal cord). Chokeberry's polyphenols may gently slow down how well your platelets clump together, which can make bleeding a bit easier. Around the time of a spinal procedure, even a small nudge toward easier bleeding is something your care team likes to know about.

This concern is mostly theoretical and rests on limited research, and chokeberry eaten as food like juice or jam is unlikely to be a problem. Concentrated supplements are the bigger question mark. If you take chokeberry capsules, just mention it to your pharmacist or doctor before your next Spinraza dose so they can plan around the spinal injection.

Contact Dr. Brian directly if you have additional questions on this interaction
References
  1. Sikora J, Broncel M, Markowicz M, Chalubinski M, Wojdan K, Mikiciuk-Olasik E. Short-term supplementation with Aronia melanocarpa extract improves platelet aggregation, clotting, and fibrinolysis in patients with metabolic syndrome. Eur J Nutr. 2012 Aug;51 PubMed
  2. Ryszawa N, Kawczynska-Drózdz A, Pryjma J, Czesnikiewicz-Guzik M, Adamek-Guzik T, Naruszewicz M, Korbut R, Guzik TJ. Effects of novel plant antioxidants on platelet superoxide production and aggregation in atherosclerosis. J Physiol Pharmacol. 2006 Dec;57(

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

Chokeberry Also Interacts With Other Medications

Chokeberry has 810 moderate known drug interactions in our database — the Nusinersen Sodium one above is one of them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.

Moderate 810 No known interaction 2,020 (incl. Nusinersen Sodium)
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Check Another of Your Medications Against Chokeberry

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Everything else you take

See Every Supplement That Interacts With Nusinersen Sodium

This page covers Chokeberry only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Nusinersen Sodium page lists 208 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.

The most serious there right now: Asarabacca (major), Danshen (major), Piracetam (major), Siberian Cocklebur (major) and Aconite (moderate).

By severity: 4 major · 186 moderate · 18 minor.

From our pharmacist’s overview on the Nusinersen Sodium page

“Spinraza (nusinersen) is given by spinal injection to treat spinal muscular atrophy, and it carries its own warnings for low platelets and kidney stress, which makes the 208 supplements on this page worth real vigilance rather than a shrug. All but six of them, 202 ingredients, could raise bleeding risk by thinning the blood or dulling…”

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

We hold 493 real supplement products containing Chokeberry, each one broken down to its full ingredient list — and combination products often carry several ingredients besides Chokeberry. Your product may carry other ingredients that interact with Nusinersen Sodium too, on top of Chokeberry — 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 Chokeberry and Nusinersen Sodium 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 Chokeberry
Top half

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

29 days ago today
Medication Nusinersen Sodium
Top half

#1,253 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 Chokeberry

What is Chokeberry?

Chokeberry
  • Antioxidant support
  • Heart and blood vessel health
  • Blood pressure support
  • Blood sugar support
  • Common cold symptoms
  • Anti-inflammatory support

Chokeberry (aronia) is a dark berry rich in antioxidants called polyphenols, and it's widely eaten as juice, jam, and supplements. Early research hints it may support heart health, blood pressure, and blood sugar, but the evidence is still limited and far from proven. It's generally well tolerated as a food, but talk to your pharmacist or doctor before using concentrated supplements.

Read the full Chokeberry monograph & all interactions
Medication

About Nusinersen Injection

What Is Nusinersen Injection Used For?

Brand name: Spinraza

Spinraza (nusinersen) is used to treat spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) — a genetic disease that causes progressive muscle weakness by reducing the body's ability to make a protein called SMN (survival motor neuron). Spinraza is approved for pediatric and adult patients with SMA.

Spinraza is given by intrathecal injection — directly into the fluid surrounding the spinal cord — so the medicine can reach the central nervous system where it's needed most.

See full Nusinersen Injection drug information
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Other Drugs & Chokeberry

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

0Major
810Moderate
0Minor
2,019No known interaction
810 Moderate 2,019 No interaction
Moderate

810 interactions

Showing 60 of 810 moderate interactions — see all 810 on the Chokeberry page.

No interaction 2,019 drugs checked — show the list

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

Showing the 60 most looked-up of 2,019 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Chokeberry list.

See the full Chokeberry interactions page
See every supplement checked against Nusinersen Sodium, 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 Chokeberry and Nusinersen Sodium Together: Common Questions

Can you take Chokeberry with Nusinersen Sodium?
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 Chokeberry and Nusinersen Sodium 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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