Drug & supplement interaction

Copaiba Balsam + Fluvoxamine

Fluvoxamine brand name: Luvox.

No Known Interaction
The bottom line No known interaction

We found no known interaction between Copaiba Balsam and Fluvoxamine 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. Additionally, although there is no interaction, the two are separately associated with some of the same side effects, which would make a new symptom harder to attribute to one or the other.

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Interaction report

Copaiba Balsam and Fluvoxamine

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 Fluvoxamine and Copaiba Balsam 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 Copaiba Balsam at all — not against Fluvoxamine, 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.

Copaiba Balsam safety at a glance

Copaiba Balsam overall Use caution Generally tolerated in small amounts but human safety data are limited, especially for concentrated oral oil.
Pregnancy Possibly Unsafe When used orally in medicinal amounts; avoid using. Read the full pregnancy detail
Breastfeeding Possibly Unsafe When used orally in medicinal amounts; avoid using. Read the full breastfeeding detail

Pregnancy & breastfeeding ratings are from Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — the full detail is in the Special populations card below. Safety guidance is general; always confirm with your pharmacist or doctor for your situation.

Still wondering about combining Fluvoxamine and Copaiba Balsam? Ask Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS directly ›
What to actually watch for

No Interaction Found — But Data Suggests Copaiba Balsam and Fluvoxamine May Share Several of the Same Side Effects

This is not an interaction. Neither one changes how your body handles the other, and nothing here says they react together. What our sources do show is that each has separately been linked to the effects below — so taking both can make those effects more likely to turn up, and harder to pin on one or the other if they do.

  • Tremor or shakiness Additional detail

    Copaiba Balsam

    “Orally, copaiba balsam in repeated doses of 5 grams or more has been reported to cause shivering, tremor, and insomnia (18).”

    Copaiba Balsam · Natural Medicines adverse-effect record, reported in insomnia.

    1 source cited
    1. 18. Gruenwald J, Brendler T, Jaenicke C. PDR for Herbal Medicines. 1st ed. Montvale, NJ: Medical Economics Company, Inc., 1998.

    Fluvoxamine

    Listed in the ADVERSE REACTIONS section of the FDA label for Fluvoxamine. Read the label on DailyMed ›

  • Trouble sleeping Additional detail

    Copaiba Balsam

    Recorded for Copaiba Balsam in the same Natural Medicines adverse-effect record shown under Tremor or shakiness above.

    Fluvoxamine

    Listed in the ADVERSE REACTIONS section of the FDA label for Fluvoxamine. Read the label on DailyMed ›

  • Stomach pain / Diarrhea / Vomiting Additional detail

    Copaiba Balsam

    “Orally, copaiba balsam in single doses of 5 grams or more has been reported to cause stomach pain, vomiting, and diarrhea (11,18).”

    Copaiba Balsam · Natural Medicines adverse-effect record, reported in diarrhea.

    2 sources cited
    1. 11. Leung AY, Foster S. Encyclopedia of Common Natural Ingredients Used in Food, Drugs and Cosmetics. 2nd ed. New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons, 1996.
    2. 18. Gruenwald J, Brendler T, Jaenicke C. PDR for Herbal Medicines. 1st ed. Montvale, NJ: Medical Economics Company, Inc., 1998.

    Fluvoxamine

    Listed in the ADVERSE REACTIONS section of the FDA label for Fluvoxamine. Read the label on DailyMed ›

  • A skin rash Additional detail

    Copaiba Balsam

    “When applied topically, copaiba balsam can cause contact dermatitis with erythema, a papular or vesicular rash, urticaria, and petechiae. The rash may leave brown spots after healing (18).”

    Copaiba Balsam · Natural Medicines adverse-effect record, reported in dermatitis.

    1 source cited
    1. 18. Gruenwald J, Brendler T, Jaenicke C. PDR for Herbal Medicines. 1st ed. Montvale, NJ: Medical Economics Company, Inc., 1998.

    Fluvoxamine

    Listed in the ADVERSE REACTIONS section of the FDA label for Fluvoxamine. Read the label on DailyMed ›

Reported for Copaiba Balsam but not commonly for Fluvoxamine: hives, bleeding or bruising and chills.

Effects for Fluvoxamine come from the ADVERSE REACTIONS section of its FDA label; effects for Copaiba Balsam come from the Natural Medicines adverse-effect record, quoted above. Wording is matched across sources by our own clinical vocabulary, so treat this as a prompt to pay attention, not a diagnosis.

Special populations

Copaiba Balsam in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding

Pregnancy And Lactation Possibly Unsafe

When used orally in medicinal amounts; avoid using.

DISCLAIMER: This tool is intended for informational purposes only, and should not be interpreted as specific medical advice. Patients should consult with a qualified healthcare provider before making decisions about therapies and/or health conditions.© 2026 Therapeutic Research Center

From our Q&A

Questions About Copaiba Balsam or Fluvoxamine

These are real questions from readers, answered by the pharmacists at HelloPharmacist — written by a person, not generated from a database. Each one covers Copaiba Balsam or Fluvoxamine, not necessarily both, but if one is close to what you were about to ask it will usually go further than a database entry can:

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Everything else you take

See Every Supplement That Interacts With Fluvoxamine

This page covers Copaiba Balsam only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Fluvoxamine page lists 193 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.

The most serious there right now: Activated Charcoal (major), Lithium (major), 1,3-dmaa (moderate), 5-htp (moderate) and Acacia Rigidula (moderate).

By severity: 2 major · 151 moderate · 40 minor.

From our pharmacist’s overview on the Fluvoxamine page

“Fluvoxamine (Luvox), an SSRI used for OCD and depression, carries an interaction list that deserves genuinely careful reading. Two entries matter most: lithium, which alongside a serotonin-raising drug like fluvoxamine can tip toward serotonin syndrome, a dangerous excess of serotonin, and activated charcoal, which can soak up the medi…”

Reviewed by 2 · Jul 18, 2026

Open the Fluvoxamine interaction page

One more smart check

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

We hold 9 real supplement products containing Copaiba Balsam, each one broken down to its full ingredient list — and combination products often carry several ingredients besides Copaiba Balsam. Even though Copaiba Balsam itself has no known interaction with Fluvoxamine, another ingredient on your label might. Find your product and we’ll check every ingredient on its label:

How much people look this up

Where Copaiba Balsam and Fluvoxamine 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 Copaiba Balsam
Steady interest

#1,335 of 1,452 supplements looked up here in the last 7 days

29 days ago today
Medication Fluvoxamine
Top half

#739 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 Copaiba Balsam reference on this page ↓
  • Freshness: we automatically re-check this combination every week — this pair was last verified September 20, 2026. The Copaiba Balsam and Fluvoxamine 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 Copaiba Balsam

What is Copaiba Balsam?

  • Inflammation and joint pain
  • Skin wounds and irritation
  • Antimicrobial and antifungal support
  • Sore throat and respiratory comfort
  • Digestive complaints

Copaiba balsam is a resin from South American Copaifera trees, valued in traditional medicine and now popular as an essential oil and supplement, mainly for inflammation and skin concerns. Human evidence is limited, so its benefits are not well proven. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before using it, and avoid undiluted oral use of the essential oil.

Copaifera officinalis · Fabaceae · Oleoresin (balsam) tapped from the trunk; essential oil distilled from the resin · Essential oil, oral softgels/capsules, topical creams and ointments, tinctures

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

Copaiba Balsam: dosing

There is no well-established, standardized dose for copaiba balsam. The amount in products varies widely depending on whether it is a topical cream, an oral softgel, or a pure essential oil.The safest approach is to follow the directions on the product label and not exceed them. For topical use, dilute the essential oil in a carrier oil and patch test first. Avoid taking concentrated essential oil by mouth unless a knowledgeable healthcare professional directs you to.

From our Copaiba Balsam monograph — the full record covers uses, side effects and every documented interaction.

Read the full Copaiba Balsam monograph & all interactions
Medication

About Fluvoxamine

What Is Fluvoxamine Used For?

Brand name: Luvox

Both fluvoxamine maleate tablets and Fluvoxamine Maleate extended-release capsules are approved to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) — a condition marked by unwanted, recurring thoughts (obsessions) and/or repetitive behaviors (compulsions) that cause significant distress or interfere with daily life.

Fluvoxamine maleate tablets are approved for adults and for children and adolescents ages 8 to 17. Fluvoxamine Maleate extended-release capsules are approved for adults with OCD; their use in pediatric patients naive to fluvoxamine requires special prescriber consideration regarding the lowest available dose.

See full Fluvoxamine drug information
Keep checking

Other Drugs & Copaiba Balsam

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

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Evidence & sources

Copaiba Balsam References

The 2 references that drive our Copaiba Balsam 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. Leung AY, Foster S. Encyclopedia of Common Natural Ingredients Used in Food, Drugs and Cosmetics. 2nd ed. New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons, 1996.
  2. Gruenwald J, Brendler T, Jaenicke C. PDR for Herbal Medicines. 1st ed. Montvale, NJ: Medical Economics Company, Inc., 1998.

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 Copaiba Balsam and Fluvoxamine Together: Common Questions

Is it safe to take Copaiba Balsam with Fluvoxamine?
We do not list a known interaction between Copaiba Balsam and Fluvoxamine. 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.
Do Copaiba Balsam and Fluvoxamine have any of the same side effects?
Yes — our sources link each of them separately to 6 of the same effects. That is not an interaction: neither changes how your body handles the other. It does mean that if one of those effects turns up, it can be harder to tell which one is behind it. They are listed on this page with the source behind each.
Does Fluvoxamine interact with any supplements?
Yes. Fluvoxamine has documented interactions with 193 supplements in our database — Copaiba Balsam is not one of them. The Fluvoxamine 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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