Drug & supplement interaction

Fly Agaric Mushroom + Nelarabine

Nelarabine brand name: Atriance.

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 Fly Agaric Mushroom and Nelarabine 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. Additionally, although there is no interaction, the two are separately associated with some of the same side effects, which would make a new symptom harder to attribute to one or the other.

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Fly Agaric Mushroom and Nelarabine

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 Nelarabine and Fly Agaric Mushroom 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 Fly Agaric Mushroom at all — not against Nelarabine, 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.

Fly Agaric Mushroom safety at a glance

Fly Agaric Mushroo... overall Avoid This is a poisonous mushroom with toxic, mind-altering compounds and no proven medical benefit.
Pregnancy Unsafe When used orally due to its toxicity; avoid using. Read the full pregnancy detail
Breastfeeding Unsafe When used orally due to its toxicity; 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 Nelarabine and Fly Agaric Mushroom? Ask Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS directly ›
What to actually watch for

No Interaction Found — But Data Suggests Fly Agaric Mushroom and Nelarabine May Share Several of the Same Side Effects

This is not an interaction. Neither one changes how your body handles the other, and nothing here says they react together. What our sources do show is that each has separately been linked to the effects below — so taking both can make those effects more likely to turn up, and harder to pin on one or the other if they do. 2 of them are worth acting on rather than waiting out — marked below.

  • Confusion Worth acting on Additional detail

    Fly Agaric Mushroom

    “Orally, fly agaric mushroom is poisonous and can cause significant toxicity. Any benefits of therapy may not outweigh the risk of toxicity. Although accidental fly agaric mushroom poisoning is rare because of its distinctive appearance, heavy rains can wash away the distinctive white plaques, causing the mushroom to be mistaken for a different, edible species of mushroom (Amanita caesarea).

    Most Common Adverse Effect…”

    Fly Agaric Mushroom · Natural Medicines adverse-effect record, reported in cardiac arrest.

    “Orally, fly agaric mushroom poisoning is associated with suicide attempts, used as a hallucinogen, or accidental ingestion. The effects of fly agaric mushroom peak at 2-3 hours and can last as long as 5 days. Mind-altering effects have occurred with ingestion of 2-4 mushrooms (18).”

    Fly Agaric Mushroom · Natural Medicines adverse-effect record, reported in epilepsy.

    6 sources cited
    1. 30529. DONALIES, G. and VOELZ, G. [A suicide attempt with fly agaric. On the toxicology of Amanita muscaria. With a contribution to the psychology of the choice of suicide agent.]. Nervenarzt 4-20-1960;31:182-185.
    2. 30530. DONALIES, G. and VOELZ, G. [A suicide attempt with fly agaric II. On the toxicology of Amanita muscaria. With a contribution to the psychology of the choice of suicide agent.]. Nervenarzt 1961;32:552-555.
    3. 96059. Mikaszewska-Sokolewicz MA, Pankowska S, Janiak M, Pruszczyk P, Lazowski T, Jankowski K. Coma in the course of severe poisoning after consumption of red fly agaric (Amanita muscaria). Acta Biochim Pol. 2016;63(1):181-182. PubMed
    4. 112891. Meisel EM, Morgan B, Schwartz M, Kazzi Z, Cetin H, Sahin A. Two cases of severe Amanita muscaria poisoning including a fatality. Wilderness Environ Med 2022;33(4):412-416.
    5. 18. Gruenwald J, Brendler T, Jaenicke C. PDR for Herbal Medicines. 1st ed. Montvale, NJ: Medical Economics Company, Inc., 1998.
    6. 116175. Ebbens EF, Williams SR, Bruccoleri RE, Frazier SB. Neurotoxicity associated with the medicinal mushroom product-Diamond Shruumz: A case report. Toxicol Rep 2024;13:101748. PubMed

    Nelarabine

    Listed in the ADVERSE REACTIONS section of the FDA label for Nelarabine. Read the label on DailyMed ›

  • Seizures Worth acting on Additional detail

    Fly Agaric Mushroom

    Recorded for Fly Agaric Mushroom in the same Natural Medicines adverse-effect record shown under Confusion above.

    Nelarabine

    Listed in the ADVERSE REACTIONS section of the FDA label for Nelarabine. Read the label on DailyMed ›

  • Drowsiness Additional detail

    Fly Agaric Mushroom

    Recorded for Fly Agaric Mushroom in the same Natural Medicines adverse-effect record shown under Confusion above.

    Nelarabine

    Listed in the ADVERSE REACTIONS section of the FDA label for Nelarabine. Read the label on DailyMed ›

  • Stomach pain / Diarrhea / Vomiting / Nausea Additional detail

    Fly Agaric Mushroom

    “Orally, initial symptoms of fly agaric mushroom toxicity usually include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. These often occur within 15-90 minutes of ingestion (18,96059,106533,112891,116175).”

    Fly Agaric Mushroom · Natural Medicines adverse-effect record, reported in diarrhea.

    5 sources cited
    1. 18. Gruenwald J, Brendler T, Jaenicke C. PDR for Herbal Medicines. 1st ed. Montvale, NJ: Medical Economics Company, Inc., 1998.
    2. 96059. Mikaszewska-Sokolewicz MA, Pankowska S, Janiak M, Pruszczyk P, Lazowski T, Jankowski K. Coma in the course of severe poisoning after consumption of red fly agaric (Amanita muscaria). Acta Biochim Pol. 2016;63(1):181-182. PubMed
    3. 106533. Rampolli FI, Kamler P, Carnevale Carlino C, Bedussi F. The Deceptive Mushroom: Accidental Amanita muscaria Poisoning. Eur J Case Rep Intern Med 2021;8(3):002212. PubMed
    4. 112891. Meisel EM, Morgan B, Schwartz M, Kazzi Z, Cetin H, Sahin A. Two cases of severe Amanita muscaria poisoning including a fatality. Wilderness Environ Med 2022;33(4):412-416.
    5. 116175. Ebbens EF, Williams SR, Bruccoleri RE, Frazier SB. Neurotoxicity associated with the medicinal mushroom product-Diamond Shruumz: A case report. Toxicol Rep 2024;13:101748. PubMed

    Nelarabine

    Listed in the ADVERSE REACTIONS section of the FDA label for Nelarabine. Read the label on DailyMed ›

Reported for Fly Agaric Mushroom but not commonly for Nelarabine: hallucinations, anxiety or restlessness and mania or an unusually elevated mood.

Effects for Nelarabine come from the ADVERSE REACTIONS section of its FDA label; effects for Fly Agaric Mushroom come from the Natural Medicines adverse-effect record, quoted above. Where a percentage is shown, it is the share of 956 voluntary FDA FAERS reports for Nelarabine that mention that effect — a reporting proportion, not an incidence rate and not evidence the drug caused it. Wording is matched across sources by our own clinical vocabulary, so treat this as a prompt to pay attention, not a diagnosis.

Special populations

Fly Agaric Mushroom in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding

Pregnancy And Lactation Unsafe

When used orally due to its toxicity; 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 Nelarabine

This page covers Fly Agaric Mushroom only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Nelarabine page lists 130 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), Kava (major) and L-tryptophan (major).

By severity: 6 major · 118 moderate · 6 minor.

From our pharmacist’s overview on the Nelarabine page

“Nelarabine (Atriance) is chemotherapy for a rare T-cell leukemia and lymphoma, and its most feared side effect is damage to the nervous system, from heavy drowsiness up to seizures. Most of the 130 supplement and herbal ingredients on this list press on exactly that weak point.”

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How much people look this up

Where Fly Agaric Mushroom and Nelarabine 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 Fly Agaric Mushroom
Steady interest

#1,388 of 1,452 supplements looked up here in the last 7 days

29 days ago today
Medication Nelarabine
Steady interest

#1,668 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 Fly Agaric Mushroom reference on this page ↓
  • Freshness: we automatically re-check this combination every week — this pair was last verified September 20, 2026. The Fly Agaric Mushroom and Nelarabine 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 Fly Agaric Mushroom

What is Fly Agaric Mushroom?

  • Relaxation and sleep
  • Pain relief (traditional use)
  • Mood and anxiety
  • Ritual and traditional/folk practices
  • Insect control (historical use as a flykiller)

Fly agaric is a poisonous, psychoactive mushroom that contains nerve-acting toxins, and it is not a proven or safe dietary supplement. Eating it raw or in unprocessed form can cause serious poisoning, and there is no reliable evidence it treats any medical condition. We strongly recommend avoiding it and talking to a doctor or pharmacist about safer options.

Amanita muscaria · Amanitaceae · Cap and fruiting body of the mushroom · Dried caps, powders, capsules, tinctures, teas (sold by some vendors as a 'microdose' product)

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

Fly Agaric Mushroom: dosing

There is no established safe or standardized dose for fly agaric. Because the amount of toxins varies greatly between mushrooms—and because preparation methods are inconsistent—any amount carries a real risk of poisoning.We do not recommend using this mushroom. Products sold online that claim a "safe microdose" are not regulated and have not been proven safe.

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

Read the full Fly Agaric Mushroom monograph & all interactions
Medication

About Nelarabine Injection

What Is Nelarabine Injection Used For?

Brand name: Atriance

Nelarabine injection (brand name Arranon) is used to treat two aggressive blood cancers: T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (T-ALL) and T-cell lymphoblastic lymphoma (T-LBL). It is approved for adult and pediatric patients age 1 year and older whose disease has not responded to — or has come back after — at least two prior chemotherapy regimens.

Nelarabine injection may also be given in combination with multi-agent chemotherapy as part of treatment for newly diagnosed T-ALL and T-LBL in certain settings, as studied in clinical trials.

Most-Reported Side Effects for Nelarabine

From FAERS, the FDA’s public side-effect reporting system (956 reports, all brands). Reports are voluntary and are not proof the drug caused the effect.

Febrile neutropenia 75 reports
Neuropathy peripheral 60 reports
Neurotoxicity 60 reports
Sepsis 56 reports
Muscular weakness 55 reports
See full Nelarabine Injection drug information
Keep checking

Other Drugs & Fly Agaric Mushroom

Browse every other medication we’ve checked against Fly Agaric Mushroom — 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 Fly Agaric Mushroom 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 Fly Agaric Mushroom list.

See the full Fly Agaric Mushroom interactions page
See every supplement checked against Nelarabine, ranked by severity
Evidence & sources

Fly Agaric Mushroom References

The 10 references that drive our Fly Agaric Mushroom 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. DONALIES, G. and VOELZ, G. [A suicide attempt with fly agaric. On the toxicology of Amanita muscaria. With a contribution to the psychology of the choice of suicide agent.]. Nervenarzt 4-20-1960;31:182-185.
  3. DONALIES, G. and VOELZ, G. [A suicide attempt with fly agaric II. On the toxicology of Amanita muscaria. With a contribution to the psychology of the choice of suicide agent.]. Nervenarzt 1961;32:552-555.
  4. ROCH, M. and MACH, J. P. [Severe prolonged delirium caused by Amanita muscaria (fly agaric) poisoning.]. Praxis. 3-3-1960;49:225-227.
  5. Satora, L., Pach, D., Butryn, B., Hydzik, P., and Balicka-Slusarczyk, B. Fly agaric (Amanita muscaria) poisoning, case report and review. Toxicon 6-1-2005;45(7):941-943. PubMed
  6. Mikaszewska-Sokolewicz MA, Pankowska S, Janiak M, Pruszczyk P, Lazowski T, Jankowski K. Coma in the course of severe poisoning after consumption of red fly agaric (Amanita muscaria). Acta Biochim Pol. 2016;63(1):181-182. PubMed
  7. Rampolli FI, Kamler P, Carnevale Carlino C, Bedussi F. The Deceptive Mushroom: Accidental Amanita muscaria Poisoning. Eur J Case Rep Intern Med 2021;8(3):002212. PubMed
  8. Meisel EM, Morgan B, Schwartz M, Kazzi Z, Cetin H, Sahin A. Two cases of severe Amanita muscaria poisoning including a fatality. Wilderness Environ Med 2022;33(4):412-416.
  9. Ebbens EF, Williams SR, Bruccoleri RE, Frazier SB. Neurotoxicity associated with the medicinal mushroom product-Diamond Shruumz: A case report. Toxicol Rep 2024;13:101748. PubMed
  10. Maung AC, Hennessey M, Kadiyala R. Accidental colourful mushroom poisoning - delirium, delusions and dreams. Clin Med (Lond) 2023;23(4):417-419. PubMed

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 Fly Agaric Mushroom and Nelarabine Together: Common Questions

Is it safe to take Fly Agaric Mushroom with Nelarabine?
We do not list a known interaction between Fly Agaric Mushroom and Nelarabine. 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.
Do Fly Agaric Mushroom and Nelarabine have any of the same side effects?
Yes — our sources link each of them separately to 7 of the same effects. That is not an interaction: neither changes how your body handles the other. It does mean that if one of those effects turns up, it can be harder to tell which one is behind it. They are listed on this page with the source behind each.
Does Nelarabine interact with any supplements?
Yes. Nelarabine has documented interactions with 130 supplements in our database — Fly Agaric Mushroom is not one of them. The Nelarabine 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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