Drug & supplement interaction

Elm Bark + Amphetamine

Amphetamine brand names: Dyanavel XR, Adensys XR-ODT, Mydayis, Adzenys ER.

No Known Interaction
The bottom line No known interaction

We found no known interaction between Elm Bark and Amphetamine 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

Elm Bark and Amphetamine

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 Amphetamine and Elm Bark 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 Elm Bark at all — not against Amphetamine, 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.

Elm Bark safety at a glance

Elm Bark overall Use caution Likely low-risk for short-term use in healthy adults, but human safety data are limited.
Pregnancy Avoid Not enough safety information, so it is best avoided during pregnancy.
Breastfeeding Avoid No reliable safety data while breastfeeding, so avoid use.

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

Still wondering about combining Amphetamine and Elm Bark? Ask Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS directly ›
From our Q&A

Questions About Elm Bark or Amphetamine

These are real questions from readers, answered by the pharmacists at HelloPharmacist — written by a person, not generated from a database. Each one covers Elm Bark or Amphetamine, 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 Amphetamine

This page covers Elm Bark only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Amphetamine page lists 130 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.

The most serious there right now: Activated Charcoal (major), Beer (major), Bitter Orange (major), Brewer's Yeast (major) and Cowhage (major).

By severity: 16 major · 97 moderate · 17 minor.

From our pharmacist’s overview on the Amphetamine page

“Amphetamine (Dyanavel XR, Adzenys ER, Mydayis) is a prescription stimulant, usually taken for ADHD, and its interaction list is one to approach with genuine care. Of the 130 supplements and herbal ingredients on file, 16 carry a major rating, and many of those work the same way, either inhibiting monoamine oxidase, as yohimbe does, or…”

Reviewed by 2 · Jul 18, 2026

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How much people look this up

Where Elm Bark and Amphetamine 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 Elm Bark
Steady interest

#1,398 of 1,452 supplements looked up here in the last 7 days

29 days ago today
Medication Amphetamine
Top 5%

#46 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. Elm Bark is not yet covered by that licensed database, so its write-up cites publicly available medical sources directly (see the references below).
  • Citation library: 103,510 references behind our interaction content, 65,311 of them resolved to verified PubMed/DOI sources. See every Elm Bark reference on this page ↓
  • Freshness: we automatically re-check this combination every week — this pair was last verified September 13, 2026. The Elm Bark and Amphetamine records this page draws on were last updated June 22, 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.
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Supplement

About Elm Bark

What is Elm Bark?

Elm Bark
  • Diarrhea
  • Gastritis and stomach upset
  • Mild inflammation
  • Skin irritation
  • Sore throat

Elm bark (from Ulmus minor) has a long history in traditional medicine for digestive complaints and minor inflammation, but high-quality human studies are lacking, so its true effectiveness is unknown. It is generally considered low-risk for short-term use in adults, but it should not be confused with slippery elm (Ulmus rubra). Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before using it, especially if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have a health condition.

Ulmus minor · Ulmaceae · Bark · Dried bark, powder, tea, tincture/liquid extract, capsules

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

Elm Bark: dosing

There is no well-established standard dose for elm bark. Because human studies are lacking, no reliable, evidence-based amount has been set.If you use a commercial product, follow the directions on the label and do not exceed the recommended amount. Use it for short periods only, and stop if you have any unwanted effects.

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

Read the full Elm Bark monograph & all interactions
Medication

About Amphetamine

What Is Amphetamine Used For?

Brand names: Dyanavel XR, Adensys XR-ODT, Mydayis, Adzenys ER

Amphetamine treats Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in patients 6 years and older. Adzenys XR-ODT, Dyanavel XR, and the amphetamine extended-release orally disintegrating tablet formulations are specifically approved for ADHD in this age group.

Amphetamine Sulfate tablets and Evekeo (amphetamine sulfate tablets) are also approved for narcolepsy (a sleep disorder causing uncontrollable daytime sleepiness) and as a short-term aid in a calorie-restricted weight-loss program for exogenous obesity (weight gain from external factors like overeating) in patients who have not responded to other approaches.

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Keep checking

Other Drugs & Elm Bark

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

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Evidence & sources

Elm Bark References

The 2 sources that drive our Elm Bark monograph — publicly available pages from reputable medical and government organizations. Every link was verified to work before publishing. Elm Bark is not covered by the licensed Natural Medicines interaction database, so its page cites these public sources directly.

  1. Slippery Elm — MedlinePlus (NIH) Source
  2. Herbs at a Glance — NIH NCCIH Source

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 Elm Bark and Amphetamine Together: Common Questions

Is it safe to take Elm Bark with Amphetamine?
We do not list a known interaction between Elm Bark and Amphetamine. 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 Amphetamine interact with any supplements?
Yes. Amphetamine has documented interactions with 130 supplements in our database — Elm Bark is not one of them. The Amphetamine interaction page linked on this page lists every one, ranked by severity.

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