Drug & supplement interaction

Datura Wrightii + Atropine, meperidine

Atropine, meperidine brand name: Atropine, Meperidine.

Moderate Interaction
Medically reviewed by · Updated September 2026
The bottom line Moderate

Datura Wrightii has a moderate interaction with Atropine, meperidine. Datura wrightii contains atropine and scopolamine, as well as other tropane alkaloids with anticholinergic activity.

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SeverityModerate
LikelihoodProbable
EvidenceD
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Interaction report

Datura Wrightii and Atropine, meperidine

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

Moderate

ANTICHOLINERGIC DRUGS

Why this applies to Atropine, meperidine

Atropine, meperidine falls under ANTICHOLINERGIC DRUGS — the group Datura Wrightii interacts with.

Datura wrightii contains atropine and scopolamine, as well as other tropane alkaloids with anticholinergic activity. Concomitant use of Datura wrightii with anticholinergic drugs might increase anticholinergic effects and adverse effects. Some anticholinergic drugs include amantadine, atropine, belladonna alkaloids, phenothiazines, scopolamine, and tricyclic antidepressants.
Severity Moderate Likelihood Probable Evidence D

Interaction 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..

Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS
Dr. Brian Staiger explains PharmD, Clinical Pharmacist

Here's the simple version: Datura wrightii is loaded with the very same kinds of compounds (atropine, scopolamine, and related tropane alkaloids) that already make up your atropine medicine. When you stack one anticholinergic on top of another, you don't just add their effects, you can amplify them. Meperidine (Demerol) also carries mild anticholinergic activity of its own, so the pile-up gets bigger.

What that can look like in real life: a racing heart, very dry mouth, blurred vision, flushing, trouble urinating, constipation, and at higher levels confusion or hallucinations. Honestly, my bigger worry is that Datura itself is genuinely poisonous and not safe to take at all. This concern is based on how these drugs work rather than formal studies, but please don't combine them. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist first.

Contact Dr. Brian directly if you have additional questions on this interaction
References
  1. Adams, JD Jr, Garcia C. Spirit, Mind and Body in Chumash Healing. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med 2005;2(4):459-463. PubMed
  2. Evans WC, Woolley JG. The alkaloids of Datura meteloides D.C. J Chem Soc Perkin 1. 1965;4936-4939.

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

Datura Wrightii Also Interacts With Other Medications

Datura Wrightii has 225 moderate known drug interactions in our database — the Atropine, meperidine one above is one of them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.

Moderate 225 No known interaction 2,605 (incl. Atropine, meperidine)
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See Every Supplement That Interacts With Atropine, meperidine

This page covers Datura Wrightii only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Atropine, meperidine page lists 160 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.

The most serious there right now: 1,4-butanediol (major), Beer (major), Gamma-hydroxybutyrate (ghb) (major), Henbane (major) and Kava (major).

By severity: 9 major · 134 moderate · 17 minor.

From our pharmacist’s overview on the Atropine, meperidine page

“Alcohol, even a glass of beer or wine, is the pairing I worry about most here. Meperidine, the opioid half of this atropine combination, can slow breathing on its own, and anything that deepens sedation adds to that danger.”

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Where Datura Wrightii and Atropine, meperidine 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 Datura Wrightii
Steady interest

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

29 days ago today
Medication Atropine, meperidine
Top half

#794 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 Datura Wrightii

What is Datura Wrightii?

  • Traditional ritual and ceremonial use
  • Pain relief (traditional/topical)
  • Asthma and breathing complaints (historical)
  • Hallucinogenic/psychoactive effects
  • Skin and wound applications (folk use)

Datura wrightii (sacred datura or jimsonweed relative) is a highly poisonous desert plant that has been used in some traditional and ceremonial settings. It is not a safe dietary supplement — even small amounts can cause severe poisoning, hallucinations, and death. We strongly advise against using it.

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Other Drugs & Datura Wrightii

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

0Major
225Moderate
0Minor
2,604No known interaction
225 Moderate 2,604 No interaction
Moderate

225 interactions

Showing 60 of 225 moderate interactions — see all 225 on the Datura Wrightii page.

No interaction 2,604 drugs checked — show the list

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

Showing the 60 most looked-up of 2,604 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Datura Wrightii list.

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See every supplement checked against Atropine, meperidine, ranked by severity
Sources

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.

Parts of this content are provided by the Therapeutic Research Center, LLC.

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 Datura Wrightii and Atropine, meperidine Together: Common Questions

Can you take Datura Wrightii with Atropine, meperidine?
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 Datura Wrightii and Atropine, meperidine 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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