Drug & supplement interaction

European Mandrake + Mirabegron

Mirabegron brand name: Myrbetriq.

Moderate Interaction
The bottom line Moderate

European Mandrake has a moderate interaction with Mirabegron. Theoretically, concurrent use might increase absorption of some drugs because of inhibited gastrointestinal (GI) motility caused by European mandrake.

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SeverityModerate
LikelihoodProbable
EvidenceD
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European Mandrake and Mirabegron

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

Moderate

ORAL DRUGS

Why this applies to Mirabegron

Mirabegron falls under ORAL DRUGS — the group European Mandrake interacts with.

Theoretically, concurrent use might increase absorption of some drugs because of inhibited gastrointestinal (GI) motility caused by European mandrake.
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

First things first: European mandrake is genuinely poisonous, and I'd never recommend taking it. But here's the idea behind this particular interaction. Mandrake's tropane alkaloids (atropine-like compounds) slow down how fast your gut moves things along. When your digestion slows, a pill like Mirabegron can linger longer and potentially get absorbed more fully, which may nudge its levels up.

For Mirabegron, more drug in your system could mean a bit more of its usual effects, like a rise in blood pressure, a faster heartbeat, or headache. I want to be honest, though: this is a theoretical concern based on how these things work, not proven cases. The bigger danger here is the mandrake itself. Please skip it and talk with your pharmacist or doctor.

References
  1. McEvoy GK, ed. AHFS Drug Information. Bethesda, MD: American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, 1998.

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

European Mandrake Also Interacts With Other Medications

European Mandrake has 2,041 moderate known drug interactions in our database — the Mirabegron one above is one of them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.

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Questions About European Mandrake or Mirabegron

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Everything else you take

See Every Supplement That Interacts With Mirabegron

This page covers European Mandrake only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Mirabegron page lists 20 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.

The most serious there right now: Activated Charcoal (major), Coffee Charcoal (moderate), Fever Bark (moderate), Glucomannan (moderate) and Guar Gum (moderate).

By severity: 1 major · 10 moderate · 9 minor.

From our pharmacist’s overview on the Mirabegron page

“Mirabegron (Myrbetriq) treats overactive bladder only if enough of the pill actually gets absorbed, and that is exactly where most of this list hits. Seventeen of the 20 supplements on file, mostly fibers, gums, and charcoals, can change how much of an oral drug your gut takes up.”

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How much people look this up

Where European Mandrake and Mirabegron 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 European Mandrake
Top 25%

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

29 days ago today
Medication Mirabegron
Steady interest

#1,966 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 European Mandrake

What is European Mandrake?

European Mandrake
  • Insomnia (traditional)
  • Pain relief (historical)
  • Anxiety or depression (folk use)
  • Gout and aches (traditional)
  • Sedation or anesthesia (historical)

European mandrake is a highly toxic plant from the nightshade family that was used in ancient and medieval times as a sedative and pain reliever. It contains powerful poisons that can cause serious harm or death, and there is no proof it safely treats any condition. We strongly recommend you do not consume mandrake in any form.

Read the full European Mandrake monograph & all interactions
Medication

About Mirabegron

What Is Mirabegron Used For?

Brand name: Myrbetriq

Mirabegron extended-release tablets treat overactive bladder (OAB) in adults — specifically the symptoms of urge urinary incontinence (sudden, urgent leaks), urgency, and frequent urination. They can be used alone or, in the case of Myrbetriq tablets, combined with solifenacin succinate for OAB.

Mirabegron extended-release tablets also treat neurogenic detrusor overactivity (NDO) — a bladder control problem caused by nerve damage — in children aged 3 and older who weigh 35 kg or more. Myrbetriq extended-release oral suspension (granules) treats NDO in children aged 3 and older regardless of weight, including those under 35 kg.

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Other Drugs & European Mandrake

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

0Major
2,041Moderate
0Minor
788No known interaction
Moderate

2,041 interactions

Showing 60 of 2,041 moderate interactions — see all 2,041 on the European Mandrake page.

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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.

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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 European Mandrake and Mirabegron Together: Common Questions

Can you take European Mandrake with Mirabegron?
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 European Mandrake and Mirabegron 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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