Drug & supplement interaction

Collagen Type I (native) + Naloxone

Naloxone brand names: Narcan, Zimhi, Rivive.

No Known Interaction
The bottom line No known interaction

We found no known interaction between Collagen Type I (native) and Naloxone in our sources. Absence of a documented interaction is not the same as proven safety, and does not guarantee one does not exist. Do not start, stop, or change a medication or supplement based on this page; confirm with your pharmacist or doctor first.

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Interaction report

Collagen Type I (native) and Naloxone

We checked these two against our interaction database. Here is what we found.

No Known Interaction Found

We did not find a documented interaction between Naloxone and Collagen Type I (native) in our sources. This does not guarantee that the combination is completely free of risk — there is often limited research on supplements and herbal products, especially around drug interactions.

Worth understanding: our licensed dataset holds no drug-interaction record for Collagen Type I (native) at all — not against Naloxone, and not against any other medication we track. This verdict therefore rests on the absence of any recorded data, not on research that looked at this combination and found nothing. We cannot rule an interaction out.

If you decide to take both, the practical routine is simple: add one new thing at a time and note the date you started it. If the combination is going to disagree with you, it usually shows in the first days to a couple of weeks — and a start date turns “I’ve been feeling off” into something a pharmacist can actually work with. Do not stop a prescribed medicine on your own.

Always talk with your pharmacist or doctor before making changes to your medications or supplements, particularly if you take several medications or have an ongoing health condition.

Collagen Type I (native) safety at a glance

Collagen Type I (n... overall Use caution Generally well tolerated for most adults, but quality and source vary widely between products.
Pregnancy Avoid Safety has not been established, so it is best to avoid unless your doctor approves.
Breastfeeding Avoid Not enough safety data exists, so avoid use while breastfeeding unless advised otherwise.

Safety guidance is general; always confirm with your pharmacist or doctor for your situation.

Still wondering about combining Naloxone and Collagen Type I (native)? Ask Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS directly ›
What to actually watch for

What Collagen Type I (native) Itself Has Been Linked To

This is not an interaction — nothing below involves Naloxone. It is the side-effect record for Collagen Type I (native) on its own, from the licensed Natural Medicines monograph. If something new turns up after you add Collagen Type I (native), this list is the first place to look.

  • Stomach upset Additional detail

    “Orally, dyspepsia occurred in one patient in one clinical trial.”

    Collagen Type I (native) · Natural Medicines adverse-effect record, reported in dyspepsia.

    1 source cited
    1. 101769. Stancík R, Zvarka J, Hlavác M, Kubinec V, Rovenský J. Collagen type I in the treatment of painful osteoarthritis of the knee. Reumatologia. 2012;50(5):390-6. DOI

Everything above comes from the Natural Medicines adverse-effect record for Collagen Type I (native) — expand a row for the licensed statement it rests on. We read the ADVERSE REACTIONS section of Naloxone’s FDA label too, and the two lists don’t meaningfully overlap — which is why no Naloxone column appears here.

Everything else you take

See Every Supplement That Interacts With Naloxone

This page covers Collagen Type I (native) only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Naloxone page lists 3 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.

The most serious there right now: 1,4-butanediol (moderate), Gamma Butyrolactone (gbl) (moderate) and Gamma-hydroxybutyrate (ghb) (moderate).

By severity: 3 moderate.

From our pharmacist’s overview on the Naloxone page

“The list of supplements that interact with naloxone, the emergency spray or injection (Narcan, Zimhi, Rivive) that reverses opioid overdoses, is short and unusual. All three entries are forms of the same substance: gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB) and two chemicals the body converts into it, GBL and 1,4-butanediol.”

Reviewed by 2 · Jul 18, 2026

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How much people look this up

Where Collagen Type I (native) and Naloxone 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 Collagen Type I (native)
Steady interest

#1,358 of 1,452 supplements looked up here in the last 7 days

29 days ago today
Medication Naloxone
Top 25%

#645 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.

Where does our data come from?
  • Source: the Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) clinical database — the evidence-graded professional reference for herb & supplement interactions.
  • Citation library: 103,510 references behind our interaction content, 65,311 of them resolved to verified PubMed/DOI sources. See every Collagen Type I (native) reference on this page ↓
  • Freshness: we automatically re-check this combination every week — this pair was last verified September 13, 2026. The Collagen Type I (native) and Naloxone records this page draws on were last updated July 10, 2026.
  • What “no known interaction” means: no documented interaction in the sources above — not a guarantee of safety. Supplements are studied far less than prescription drugs, so we say exactly what the evidence supports, and nothing more.
Data structure & sourcing designed and verified by .
Supplement

About Collagen Type I (native)

What is Collagen Type I (native)?

  • Skin health and wrinkles
  • Joint comfort and arthritis
  • Bone strength
  • Hair and nail support
  • Wound and tissue repair

Type I collagen is the most abundant protein in human skin, bones, and tendons, and it is sold as a supplement to support skin, joints, and bones. 'Native' (undenatured) Type I collagen keeps its natural triple-helix structure rather than being broken down into peptides. Early research is promising for skin and joints, but evidence is still limited, and most products are generally well tolerated.

Skin, bones, tendons, scales, and connective tissue of cows, pigs, fish, or chicken · Powders, capsules, drinks, and undenatured (native) collagen tablets

An interaction check asks whether these two react with each other — it does not ask whether Collagen Type I (native) is a good idea for someone in your situation. Here is what our Collagen Type I (native) record says about it on its own.

Collagen Type I (native): dosing

There is no official standardized dose for native Type I collagen, and the right amount depends on the specific product. Doses used in studies vary widely depending on the form (powder versus tablet) and whether the collagen is native or hydrolyzed.The safest approach is to follow the directions on the product label and not exceed them.

From our Collagen Type I (native) monograph — the full record covers uses, side effects and every documented interaction.

Read the full Collagen Type I (native) monograph & all interactions
Medication

About Naloxone Injection

What Is Naloxone Injection Used For?

Brand names: Narcan, Zimhi, Rivive

Naloxone Hydrochloride injection is used for the emergency treatment of known or suspected opioid overdose — reversing dangerous slowing of breathing and loss of consciousness caused by opioids. It is also approved for use in pediatric patients of all ages.

Naloxone Hydrochloride injection is additionally indicated specifically for military personnel and chemical incident responders: for emergency treatment of patients 12 and older where high-potency opioids such as fentanyl analogues have been used as a chemical weapon, and for temporary protection against breathing and nervous system depression when entering an area contaminated with such opioids. Zimhi (naloxone HCl) is a pre-filled, single-dose injectable product approved for intramuscular or subcutaneous use in known or suspected opioid overdose.

See full Naloxone Injection drug information
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Other Drugs & Collagen Type I (native)

Browse every other medication we’ve checked against Collagen Type I (native) — both the ones with a known interaction and the ones without. Select any drug for the full detail.

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Evidence & sources

Collagen Type I (native) References

The 1 references that drive our Collagen Type I (native) monograph and interaction data, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Citations with a link open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

  1. Stancík R, Zvarka J, Hlavác M, Kubinec V, Rovenský J. Collagen type I in the treatment of painful osteoarthritis of the knee. Reumatologia. 2012;50(5):390-6. DOI

Medication overviews come from MedlinePlus (NIH); supplement label data from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists — see our data sources and editorial standards.

Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Taking Collagen Type I (native) and Naloxone Together: Common Questions

Is it safe to take Collagen Type I (native) with Naloxone?
We do not list a known interaction between Collagen Type I (native) and Naloxone. That does not guarantee the combination is risk-free, so confirm with your pharmacist or doctor — especially if you take other medications or have a health condition.
Does Naloxone interact with any supplements?
Yes. Naloxone has documented interactions with 3 supplements in our database — Collagen Type I (native) is not one of them. The Naloxone interaction page linked on this page lists every one, ranked by severity.

Written and reviewed by the HelloPharmacist editorial staff. Our editorial policy

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