Drug & supplement interaction

Corkwood Tree + Glycopyrronium Tosylate

Glycopyrronium Tosylate brand name: Qbrexza.

Moderate Interaction
The bottom line Moderate

Corkwood Tree has a moderate interaction with Glycopyrronium Tosylate. Theoretically, corkwood tree might increase the risk of adverse anticholinergic effects when taken with anticholinergic drugs.

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SeverityModerate
LikelihoodPossible
EvidenceD
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Corkwood Tree and Glycopyrronium Tosylate

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

Moderate

ANTICHOLINERGIC DRUGS

Why this applies to Glycopyrronium Tosylate

Glycopyrronium Tosylate falls under ANTICHOLINERGIC DRUGS — the group Corkwood Tree interacts with.

Theoretically, corkwood tree might increase the risk of adverse anticholinergic effects when taken with anticholinergic drugs.
Corkwood tree contains the anticholinergic constituents atropine and scopolamine, and ingestion of corkwood tree leaves has been reported to cause effects consistent with anticholinergic toxicity.
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: both Qbrexza (glycopyrronium) and corkwood tree work the same way. They both block acetylcholine, the chemical signal that tells your sweat glands and other body parts to fire. Corkwood tree leaves are packed with tropane alkaloids like atropine and scopolamine, which are powerful anticholinergics in their own right.

Stack two anticholinergics together and the effects can pile up. You might notice dry mouth, blurred vision, constipation, trouble urinating, a racing heart, or feeling flushed and overheated. The good news is that Qbrexza is applied to the skin, so the amount that reaches your bloodstream is usually small. Still, this concern is theoretical and based on how these chemicals behave, not on hard studies. The raw corkwood plant is genuinely toxic, so please don't use it. Run any questions past your pharmacist or doctor first.

References
  1. Pellowe E, Poncia HD. Duboisia ingestion: an unusual cause of anticholinergic poisoning. Emerg Med Australas 2013;25(3):268-70.

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

Corkwood Tree Also Interacts With Other Medications

Corkwood Tree has 194 moderate known drug interactions in our database — the Glycopyrronium Tosylate 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 Glycopyrronium Tosylate

This page covers Corkwood Tree only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Glycopyrronium Tosylate page lists 33 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.

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

By severity: 2 major · 28 moderate · 3 minor.

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Where Corkwood Tree and Glycopyrronium Tosylate 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 Corkwood Tree
Steady interest

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

29 days ago today
Medication Glycopyrronium Tosylate
Top 25%

#485 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.

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About Corkwood Tree

What is Corkwood Tree?

  • Source of scopolamine and hyoscyamine alkaloids
  • Traditional use as a stimulant or for fatigue
  • Historic use for motion sickness (via its alkaloids)
  • Antispasmodic / smooth muscle effects

Corkwood Tree (Duboisia myoporoides) is an Australian plant best known as a commercial source of powerful tropane alkaloids like scopolamine and hyoscyamine, not as a safe home remedy. The raw plant is highly toxic and should not be used as a dietary supplement; only purified, medically prescribed alkaloids derived from it should be used, and only under a doctor's care.

Read the full Corkwood Tree monograph & all interactions
Medication

About Glycopyrronium Topical

What Is Glycopyrronium Topical Used For?

Brand name: Qbrexza

Qbrexza (glycopyrronium) cloth is used to treat primary axillary hyperhidrosis — a condition where the underarms sweat excessively without a clear medical cause. It is approved for adults and children as young as 9 years old.

Qbrexza is applied directly to the underarm skin and is not approved for sweating on other parts of the body.

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Other Drugs & Corkwood Tree

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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.

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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 Corkwood Tree and Glycopyrronium Tosylate Together: Common Questions

Can you take Corkwood Tree with Glycopyrronium Tosylate?
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 Corkwood Tree and Glycopyrronium Tosylate 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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