Drug & supplement interaction

English Adder's Tongue + Levorphanol

Levorphanol brand name: Levo-Dromoran.

No Known Interaction
The bottom line No known interaction

We found no known interaction between English Adder's Tongue and Levorphanol 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

English Adder's Tongue and Levorphanol

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 Levorphanol and English Adder's Tongue 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 English Adder's Tongue at all — not against Levorphanol, 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.

English Adder's Tongue safety at a glance

English Adder's To... overall Not established Very little modern safety data exists, so caution is warranted, especially when taken by mouth.
Pregnancy Avoid There is no reliable safety data, so it is best avoided during pregnancy.
Breastfeeding Avoid There is no reliable safety data, so it is best avoided while breastfeeding.

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

Still wondering about combining Levorphanol and English Adder's Tongue? Ask Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS directly ›
What to actually watch for

What Levorphanol’s Own FDA Label Lists

This is not an interaction — none of it involves English Adder's Tongue. These are the most notable effects listed in the ADVERSE REACTIONS section of Levorphanol’s own FDA label, for the medication by itself. Knowing the drug’s own list makes it easier to work out the likely cause if something new turns up while you take both. 10 of them are worth acting on rather than waiting out — marked below.

  • Dependence or withdrawal symptoms Worth acting on
  • Serotonin syndrome Worth acting on
  • Thoughts of self-harm Worth acting on
  • Memory problems Worth acting on
  • Trouble passing urine Worth acting on
  • Low blood sugar Worth acting on
  • A slow heartbeat Worth acting on
  • Confusion Worth acting on
  • Seizures Worth acting on
  • Low mood Worth acting on

Showing the 10 most notable of 30 label-listed effects — ranked by how unusual each one is across medicines generally, with serious effects weighted up.

From the ADVERSE REACTIONS section of the FDA label for Levorphanol. Read the label on DailyMed › English Adder's Tongue’s licensed record lists no adverse effects our clinical vocabulary could match, so there is no English Adder's Tongue side to compare — that is a limit of the record, not a statement that English Adder's Tongue has no side effects.

Everything else you take

See Every Supplement That Interacts With Levorphanol

This page covers English Adder's Tongue only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Levorphanol page lists 100 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.

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

By severity: 7 major · 78 moderate · 15 minor.

From our pharmacist’s overview on the Levorphanol page

“Most of the ingredients that interact with levorphanol (Levo-Dromoran) pile onto the same hazard, deeper sedation. Because levorphanol is a potent opioid painkiller, that stacking can slow breathing rather than just cause drowsiness, so this page deserves real vigilance before you add a supplement to it.”

Reviewed by 2 · Jul 18, 2026

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How much people look this up

Where English Adder's Tongue and Levorphanol 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 English Adder's Tongue
Steady interest

#1,389 of 1,452 supplements looked up here in the last 7 days

29 days ago today
Medication Levorphanol
Top half

#806 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. English Adder's Tongue 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 English Adder's Tongue reference on this page ↓
  • Freshness: we automatically re-check this combination every week — this pair was last verified September 13, 2026. The English Adder's Tongue and Levorphanol records this page draws on were last updated July 11, 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 English Adder's Tongue

What is English Adder's Tongue?

  • Minor wounds and skin irritation
  • Bruises and swelling
  • Insect bites
  • Soothing inflamed skin
  • Traditional eye washes (historical)

English Adder's Tongue is a small fern long used in folk medicine as a topical remedy for wounds, bruises, and skin irritation. There is very little modern scientific research to show whether it works or how safe it is, so use it cautiously and treat any health claims with skepticism.

Ophioglossum vulgatum · Ophioglossaceae · Leaves (fronds), sometimes the whole plant · Fresh leaves, salve or ointment, poultice, infused oil, tea

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

English Adder's Tongue: dosing

There is no established standardized dose for English Adder's Tongue. Traditional use focused on topical salves and poultices made from the fresh leaves, with no precise measured amounts.If you find a commercial product, follow the directions on the label and do not exceed them.

From our English Adder's Tongue monograph — the full record covers uses, side effects and every documented interaction.

Read the full English Adder's Tongue monograph & all interactions
Medication

About Levorphanol

What Is Levorphanol Used For?

Brand name: Levo-Dromoran

Levorphanol Tartrate Tablets are used to manage pain severe enough to require an opioid — specifically when non-opioid or other pain treatments haven't provided enough relief or aren't a good fit for the patient.

It is not meant for everyday or mild pain. Prescribers weigh the serious risks of opioid therapy carefully before choosing this medication, and it should be used for only as long as the pain requires it.

See full Levorphanol drug information
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Other Drugs & English Adder's Tongue

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

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No interaction 2,829 drugs checked — show the list
Evidence & sources

English Adder's Tongue References

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

  1. Herbs at a Glance — NIH NCCIH Source
  2. Herbs and Supplements — MedlinePlus 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 English Adder's Tongue and Levorphanol Together: Common Questions

Is it safe to take English Adder's Tongue with Levorphanol?
We do not list a known interaction between English Adder's Tongue and Levorphanol. 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 Levorphanol interact with any supplements?
Yes. Levorphanol has documented interactions with 100 supplements in our database — English Adder's Tongue is not one of them. The Levorphanol interaction page linked on this page lists every one, ranked by severity.

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