Drug & supplement interaction

Chrysin + Ibuprofen lysine

Ibuprofen lysine brand name: NeoProfen.

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

Chrysin has a moderate interaction with Ibuprofen lysine. 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 Ibuprofen lysine

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

Moderate

ANTICOAGULANT/ANTIPLATELET DRUGS

Why this applies to Ibuprofen lysine

Ibuprofen lysine 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 thing to know about pairing chrysin with ibuprofen lysine (NeoProfen). Ibuprofen itself can already nudge up bleeding risk, because it temporarily affects how your platelets stick together and can irritate the stomach lining. Chrysin, in test-tube studies, seems to do something similar by making platelets clump a little less. Stack the two and, in theory, you could see easier bruising, nosebleeds, or stomach upset that lingers.

I want to be honest about the evidence here: this concern comes from lab work only, not real people, so it's more of a caution than a proven problem. Chrysin is also poorly absorbed, which makes a big effect unlikely. Still, if you take ibuprofen regularly or notice any unusual bleeding, please check with your pharmacist or doctor before combining them.

Contact Dr. Brian directly if you have additional questions on this interaction
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 Ibuprofen lysine one above is one of them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.

Moderate 178 Minor 179 No known interaction 2,473 (incl. Ibuprofen lysine)
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From our Q&A

Questions About Chrysin or Ibuprofen lysine

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Everything else you take

See Every Supplement That Interacts With Ibuprofen lysine

This page covers Chrysin only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Ibuprofen lysine page lists 268 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.

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

By severity: 6 major · 235 moderate · 27 minor.

From our pharmacist’s overview on the Ibuprofen lysine page

“Ibuprofen lysine (NeoProfen) is an injectable form of the NSAID ibuprofen, and this list warrants real attention, starting with its six major entries. The dominant pattern is bleeding: 202 of the 268 ingredients on file can thin the blood or slow clotting, which stacks on an NSAID's own tendency to irritate the stomach and blunt platel…”

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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 Ibuprofen lysine 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 Ibuprofen lysine 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%

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

29 days ago today
Medication Ibuprofen lysine
Top 25%

#640 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 Ibuprofen

What Is Ibuprofen Used For?

Brand name: NeoProfen

Oral ibuprofen products (tablets, coated tablets, and liquid-filled capsules) are used to temporarily relieve minor aches and pains from headache, backache, toothache, muscular aches, menstrual cramps, minor arthritis pain, and the common cold, and to temporarily reduce fever. The oral prescription tablet (Ibu) is also indicated for the signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis, mild to moderate pain, and primary dysmenorrhea (painful periods).

Caldolor, an intravenous (IV) form, is approved for adults and children 3 months and older to manage mild to moderate pain, to manage moderate to severe pain alongside opioid pain medicines, and to reduce fever. A separate intravenous solution, Ibuprofen Lysine, is used specifically in premature infants to close a patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) — an abnormal blood vessel connection near the heart — when standard medical management has not worked.

See full Ibuprofen drug information
Keep checking

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
178 Moderate 179 Minor 2,472 No 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

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

Showing the 60 most looked-up of 2,472 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Chrysin list.

See the full Chrysin interactions page
See every supplement checked against Ibuprofen lysine, 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.

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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 Ibuprofen lysine Together: Common Questions

Can you take Chrysin with Ibuprofen lysine?
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 Ibuprofen lysine 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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