Drug & supplement interaction

Cyclamen + Norgestrel

Norgestrel brand names: Ovrette, Orval 21.

No Known Interaction
Medically reviewed by · Updated July 2026 · Pair last verified Sep 20, 2026
The bottom line No known interaction

We found no known interaction between Cyclamen and Norgestrel 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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Cyclamen and Norgestrel

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 Norgestrel and Cyclamen 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 Cyclamen at all — not against Norgestrel, 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.

Cyclamen safety at a glance

Cyclamen overall Use caution The raw plant, especially the tuber, is toxic and should not be consumed; only specific prepared products may be appropriate.
Pregnancy Likely Unsafe When used orally; avoid using. Read the full pregnancy detail
Breastfeeding Likely Unsafe When used orally; 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 Norgestrel and Cyclamen? Ask Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS directly ›
What to actually watch for

What Cyclamen Itself Has Been Linked To

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

  • Stomach pain / Diarrhea / Vomiting / Nausea Additional detail

    “Orally, cyclamen has been reported to cause stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea at doses as low as 300 mg (18). Higher doses can cause poisoning, with symptoms including spasm and asphyxiation (18,553).

    Intranasally, cyclamen seems to be generally well tolerated. Side effects reported in clinical trials include nasal irritation, sneezing, and rhinorrhea.”

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

    4 sources cited
    1. 18. Gruenwald J, Brendler T, Jaenicke C. PDR for Herbal Medicines. 1st ed. Montvale, NJ: Medical Economics Company, Inc., 1998.
    2. 553. Jaspersen-Schib R, Theus L, Guirguis-Oeschger M, et al. [Serious plant poisonings in Switzerland 1966-1994. Case analysis from the Swiss Toxicology Information Center]. Schweiz Med Wochenschr 1996;126:1085-98.
    3. 98456. Pfaar O, Mullol J, Anders C, Hörmann K, Klimek L. Cyclamen europaeum nasal spray, a novel phytotherapeutic product for the management of acute rhinosinusitis: a randomized double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Rhinology 2012;50(1):37-44. doi: 10.4193/Rh DOI
    4. 98457. Ponikau JU, Hamilos DL, Barreto A, et al. An exploratory trial of Cyclamen europaeum extract for acute rhinosinusitis. Laryngoscope 2012;122(9):1887-92. doi: 10.1002/lary.23366.

    “Orally, cyclamen at doses of 300 mg or higher can cause stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea (18).”

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

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

Everything above comes from the Natural Medicines adverse-effect record for Cyclamen — expand a row for the licensed statement it rests on. We haven’t matched Norgestrel to its FDA label in our system yet, so we can’t compare its own side-effect list here — the leaflet that comes with your prescription is the authoritative list for Norgestrel.

Special populations

Cyclamen in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding

Pregnancy And Lactation Likely Unsafe

When used orally; 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

Everything else you take

See Every Supplement That Interacts With Norgestrel

This page covers Cyclamen only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Norgestrel page lists 188 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.

The most serious there right now: Activated Charcoal (major), Beer (major), Grapefruit (major), Siberian Cocklebur (major) and St. John's Wort (major).

By severity: 6 major · 140 moderate · 42 minor.

From our pharmacist’s overview on the Norgestrel page

“Norgestrel (Ovrette) is a progestin-only birth control pill, so the biggest danger on this page is not a strange side effect but a pill that quietly stops working. That risk makes this a page for genuine vigilance.”

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How much people look this up

Where Cyclamen and Norgestrel 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 Cyclamen
Steady interest

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

29 days ago today
Medication Norgestrel
Steady interest

#2,208 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 Cyclamen reference on this page ↓
  • Freshness: we automatically re-check this combination every week — this pair was last verified September 20, 2026. The Cyclamen and Norgestrel 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 Cyclamen

What is Cyclamen?

  • Sinus congestion (sinusitis)
  • Headache and migraine (traditional/homeopathic)
  • Menstrual complaints (traditional use)
  • Digestive complaints (traditional use)

Cyclamen is an ornamental plant whose tuber contains potentially toxic compounds called saponins. It has been studied mostly as a nasal preparation for sinus congestion, but evidence is limited and the raw plant can be poisonous, so it should not be used without professional guidance.

Cyclamen europaeum · Primulaceae · Tuber (root); sometimes leaves and flowers · Homeopathic preparations, nasal sprays/extracts (in some regions), and rarely tinctures

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

Cyclamen: dosing

There is no well-established, standardized dose of cyclamen for general use. Because the plant is toxic, dosing should never be guessed or self-made.If you use a commercial product, such as a nasal preparation or homeopathic remedy, follow the directions on the label exactly and do not exceed the recommended amount.

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

Read the full Cyclamen monograph & all interactions
Medication

About Progestin-Only (norethindrone) Oral Contraceptives

What Is Progestin-Only (norethindrone) Oral Contraceptives Used For?

Brand names: Ovrette, Orval 21

Norethindrone progestin-only pills — sometimes called the "mini-pill" — are used solely to prevent pregnancy. They do not contain estrogen, which makes them an option for women who cannot or prefer not to use estrogen-containing contraceptives.

When taken perfectly (same time every day, no missed pills), fewer than 1 in 100 women will become pregnant in the first year. With typical use, that number rises to about 9 in 100 — mostly because of late or skipped pills. Consistency is everything with this method.

Most-Reported Side Effects for Norgestrel

From FAERS, the FDA’s public side-effect reporting system (2,254 reports, all brands). Reports are voluntary and are not proof the drug caused the effect.

Heavy menstrual bleeding 247 reports
Pregnancy on oral contraceptive 210 reports
Intermenstrual bleeding 182 reports
Polymenorrhoea 157 reports
Nausea 143 reports
See full Progestin-Only (norethindrone) Oral Contraceptives drug information
Keep checking

Other Drugs & Cyclamen

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

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

Showing the 60 most looked-up of 2,829 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Cyclamen list.

See the full Cyclamen interactions page
See every supplement checked against Norgestrel, ranked by severity
Evidence & sources

Cyclamen References

The 4 references that drive our Cyclamen 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. Gruenwald J, Brendler T, Jaenicke C. PDR for Herbal Medicines. 1st ed. Montvale, NJ: Medical Economics Company, Inc., 1998.
  2. Jaspersen-Schib R, Theus L, Guirguis-Oeschger M, et al. [Serious plant poisonings in Switzerland 1966-1994. Case analysis from the Swiss Toxicology Information Center]. Schweiz Med Wochenschr 1996;126:1085-98.
  3. Pfaar O, Mullol J, Anders C, Hörmann K, Klimek L. Cyclamen europaeum nasal spray, a novel phytotherapeutic product for the management of acute rhinosinusitis: a randomized double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Rhinology 2012;50(1):37-44. doi: 10.4193/Rh DOI
  4. Ponikau JU, Hamilos DL, Barreto A, et al. An exploratory trial of Cyclamen europaeum extract for acute rhinosinusitis. Laryngoscope 2012;122(9):1887-92. doi: 10.1002/lary.23366.

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 Cyclamen and Norgestrel Together: Common Questions

Is it safe to take Cyclamen with Norgestrel?
We do not list a known interaction between Cyclamen and Norgestrel. 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 Norgestrel interact with any supplements?
Yes. Norgestrel has documented interactions with 188 supplements in our database — Cyclamen is not one of them. The Norgestrel 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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