Drug & supplement interaction

Chrysin + Fondaparinux

Fondaparinux brand name: Arixtra.

Moderate Interaction
The bottom line Moderate

Chrysin has a moderate interaction with Fondaparinux. Theoretically, chrysin might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.

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SeverityModerate
LikelihoodPossible
EvidenceD
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Chrysin and Fondaparinux

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

Moderate

ANTICOAGULANT/ANTIPLATELET DRUGS

Why this applies to Fondaparinux

Fondaparinux falls under ANTICOAGULANT/ANTIPLATELET DRUGS — the group Chrysin interacts with.

Theoretically, chrysin might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
In vitro evidence suggests that chrysin might inhibit platelet aggregation.
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 simple version. Fondaparinux (Arixtra) is a blood thinner you get as an injection to prevent or treat clots. Chrysin doesn't change how your body clears fondaparinux. The concern is that, in test-tube studies only, chrysin appeared to make platelets (the cells that help blood clot) a little less sticky. If that effect happened in real life, stacking it on top of an already-active blood thinner could nudge your bleeding risk a bit higher.

I'll be honest: this is theoretical, based on lab data, not real patients, and chrysin is poorly absorbed by the body. Still, with any blood thinner I'd want you to watch for easy bruising, nosebleeds, or bleeding gums. Please check with your pharmacist or doctor before adding chrysin.

References
  1. Galijatovic A, Otake Y, Walle UK, Walle T. Extensive metabolism of the flavonoid chrysin by human Caco-2 and Hep G2 cells. Xenobiotica 1999;29:1241-56. PubMed
  2. O'Leary, K. A., de Pascual-Tereasa, S., Needs, P. W., Bao, Y. P., O'Brien, N. M., and Williamson, G. Effect of flavonoids and vitamin E on cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) transcription. Mutat.Res 7-13-2004;551(1-2):245-254. PubMed
  3. Woodman, O. L. and Chan, E. C. Vascular and anti-oxidant actions of flavonols and flavones. Clin Exp Pharmacol Physiol 2004;31(11):786-790. PubMed
  4. Landolfi, R., Mower, R. L., and Steiner, M. Modification of platelet function and arachidonic acid metabolism by bioflavonoids. Structure-activity relations. Biochem Pharmacol 5-1-1984;33(9):1525-1530. PubMed
  5. Liu G, Xie W, He AD, et al. Antiplatelet activity of chrysin via inhibiting platelet aIIbß3-mediated signaling pathway. Mol Nutr Food Res 2016;60(9):1984-93.

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

Chrysin Also Interacts With Other Medications

Chrysin has 178 moderate, 179 minor known drug interactions in our database — the Fondaparinux one above is one of them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.

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Everything else you take

See Every Supplement That Interacts With Fondaparinux

This page covers Chrysin only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Fondaparinux page lists 202 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.

The most serious there right now: Danshen (major), Piracetam (major), Aconite (moderate), Allspice (moderate) and Aloe (moderate).

By severity: 2 major · 183 moderate · 17 minor.

From our pharmacist’s overview on the Fondaparinux page

“Most people on fondaparinux (Arixtra) are recovering from surgery or treating a blood clot, exactly the moment supplements for circulation and recovery come out of the cabinet. This pairing deserves real care, because nearly all 202 ingredients on this list share one problem: they thin the blood a little on their own, so adding them to…”

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

We hold 272 real supplement products containing Chrysin, each one broken down to its full ingredient list — and combination products often carry several ingredients besides Chrysin. Your product may carry other ingredients that interact with Fondaparinux too, on top of Chrysin — 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 Chrysin and Fondaparinux 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 Chrysin
Top 25%

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

29 days ago today
Medication Fondaparinux
Top 10%

#236 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 Chrysin

What is Chrysin?

  • Bodybuilding and testosterone support
  • Anxiety and stress
  • Anti-inflammatory
  • Antioxidant support
  • Prostate health

Chrysin is a plant flavonoid sold mainly as a bodybuilding supplement claimed to raise testosterone or block estrogen, but human studies have not shown these benefits, largely because the body absorbs very little of it. Evidence for its other proposed uses is mostly limited to laboratory and animal research, so its real-world value is unclear. Talk with your pharmacist or doctor before using it.

Read the full Chrysin monograph & all interactions
Medication

About Fondaparinux Injection

What Is Fondaparinux Injection Used For?

Brand name: Arixtra

Fondaparinux sodium injection is used to prevent deep vein thrombosis (DVT) — blood clots that form in the legs — in adults who are having hip fracture surgery, hip replacement surgery, knee replacement surgery, or abdominal surgery. Preventing these clots also lowers the risk of a clot traveling to the lungs (pulmonary embolism, or PE).

It is also used to treat acute DVT and acute pulmonary embolism in adults, typically started alongside warfarin. In children aged 1 year and older who weigh at least 10 kg (about 22 lbs), fondaparinux sodium injection is approved to treat venous thromboembolism (VTE) — blood clots in the veins.

See full Fondaparinux Injection drug information
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Other Drugs & Chrysin

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

0Major
178Moderate
179Minor
2,472No known interaction
Moderate

178 interactions

Showing 60 of 178 moderate interactions — see all 178 on the Chrysin page.

Minor

179 interactions

Showing 60 of 179 minor interactions — see all 179 on the Chrysin page.

No interaction 2,472 drugs checked — show the list
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.

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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 Chrysin and Fondaparinux Together: Common Questions

Can you take Chrysin with Fondaparinux?
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 Chrysin and Fondaparinux 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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