Drug & supplement interaction

Clubmoss + Darifenacin

Darifenacin brand name: Enablex.

Moderate Interaction
The bottom line Moderate

Clubmoss has a moderate interaction with Darifenacin. Evidence from in vitro research suggests that clubmoss extract can inhibit acetylcholinesterase activity.

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SeverityModerate
LikelihoodPossible
EvidenceD
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Clubmoss and Darifenacin

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

Moderate

ANTICHOLINERGIC DRUGS

Why this applies to Darifenacin

Darifenacin falls under ANTICHOLINERGIC DRUGS — the group Clubmoss interacts with.

Evidence from in vitro research suggests that clubmoss extract can inhibit acetylcholinesterase activity. Theoretically, concurrent use of anticholinergic drugs and clubmoss might decrease the effectiveness of club moss or the anticholinergic agent. Some anticholinergic drugs include atropine, benztropine (Cogentin), biperiden (Akineton), procyclidine (Kemadrin), and trihexyphenidyl (Artane).
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 gist for Enablex (darifenacin). This medicine calms an overactive bladder by blocking a nerve signal called acetylcholine, which relaxes the bladder muscle. Clubmoss seems to work in the opposite direction. In lab dish studies it blocks the enzyme that breaks down acetylcholine, so it can push that signal back up. The concern is that the two could partly cancel each other out, meaning your darifenacin might not control the urgency and frequency as well.

I want to be straight with you: this is theoretical and comes only from test-tube research, not from people, so the real-world risk is likely small. Still, since darifenacin can sometimes cause dry mouth, constipation, or blurry vision, it's worth a quick chat with your pharmacist or doctor before mixing the two.

References
  1. Orhan, I., Terzioglu, S., and Sener, B. Alpha-onocerin: an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor from Lycopodium clavatum. Planta Med. 2003;69(3):265-267.

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

Clubmoss Also Interacts With Other Medications

Clubmoss has 218 moderate known drug interactions in our database — the Darifenacin one above is one of them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.

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See Every Supplement That Interacts With Darifenacin

This page covers Clubmoss only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Darifenacin page lists 46 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.

The most serious there right now: Activated Charcoal (major), Henbane (major), Scopolia (major), Angel's Trumpet (moderate) and Bacopa (moderate).

By severity: 3 major · 32 moderate · 11 minor.

From our pharmacist’s overview on the Darifenacin page

“Someone taking darifenacin (Enablex) for an overactive bladder is often also reaching for fiber supplements, memory herbs, or a detox product, and all three show up on this interaction list, which deserves genuine care. Of the 46 ingredients with a documented interaction, 30 carry anticholinergic activity of their own, so combining the…”

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How much people look this up

Where Clubmoss and Darifenacin 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 Clubmoss
Steady interest

#1,451 of 1,452 supplements looked up here in the last 7 days

29 days ago today
Medication Darifenacin
Steady interest

#2,595 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 Clubmoss

What is Clubmoss?

Clubmoss
  • Bladder and kidney complaints
  • Digestive upset
  • Skin irritation and chafing
  • Respiratory problems
  • Used in homeopathy

Clubmoss (Lycopodium clavatum) is a primitive plant with a long history in folk medicine and homeopathy, but there is very little reliable human research to show it works for any health condition. It contains potentially toxic alkaloids, so it should be used with great caution, and people who are pregnant or breastfeeding should avoid it. Talk with a pharmacist or doctor before trying it.

Read the full Clubmoss monograph & all interactions
Medication

About Darifenacin

What Is Darifenacin Used For?

Brand name: Enablex

Darifenacin extended-release tablets are used to treat overactive bladder. Specifically, they help with three main symptoms: sudden strong urges to urinate, leaking urine when that urge hits (urge urinary incontinence), and needing to urinate more often than normal.

All supported formulations — Darifenacin, Darifenacin 7.5 mg, and Darifenacin 15 mg extended-release tablets — are approved for this same use.

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Other Drugs & Clubmoss

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

0Major
218Moderate
0Minor
2,611No known interaction
Moderate

218 interactions

Showing 60 of 218 moderate interactions — see all 218 on the Clubmoss page.

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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 Clubmoss and Darifenacin Together: Common Questions

Can you take Clubmoss with Darifenacin?
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 Clubmoss and Darifenacin 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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