Drug & supplement interaction

Green Coffee + Ipratropium, Albuterol

Ipratropium, Albuterol brand names: Combivent, Combivent Respimat.

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

Green Coffee has a moderate interaction with Ipratropium, Albuterol. Theoretically, concomitant use of large amounts of green coffee might increase cardiac inotropic effects of beta-agonists.

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SeverityModerate
LikelihoodProbable
EvidenceD
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Interaction report

Green Coffee and Ipratropium, Albuterol

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

Moderate

BETA-ADRENERGIC AGONISTS

Why this applies to Ipratropium, Albuterol

Ipratropium, Albuterol falls under BETA-ADRENERGIC AGONISTS — the group Green Coffee interacts with.

Theoretically, concomitant use of large amounts of green coffee might increase cardiac inotropic effects of beta-agonists.
Green coffee can contain caffeine. Caffeine can increase cardiac inotropic effects of beta-agonists.
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. Your Combivent inhaler contains albuterol, which is a beta-agonist. Albuterol can already give some people a fast or pounding heartbeat, jitteriness, or a slightly stronger heart squeeze. Green coffee contains caffeine, which is also a stimulant. So in theory, stacking the two together could nudge those heart-related effects a bit higher.

I want to be honest: this concern is based on how these ingredients work, not on strong studies, and it really only applies to large, concentrated green coffee supplement doses, not a normal cup of coffee. Still, if you notice more racing heart, tremor, or feeling wired, that's worth mentioning. Before adding a green coffee supplement, just run it by your pharmacist or doctor first.

Contact Dr. Brian directly if you have additional questions on this interaction
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

Green Coffee Also Interacts With Other Medications

Green Coffee has 8 major, 441 moderate, 222 minor known drug interactions in our database — the Ipratropium, Albuterol one above is one of them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.

Major 8 Moderate 441 Minor 222 No known interaction 2,159 (incl. Ipratropium, Albuterol)
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See Every Supplement That Interacts With Ipratropium, Albuterol

This page covers Green Coffee only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Ipratropium, Albuterol page lists 45 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.

The most serious there right now: Henbane (major), Scopolia (major), Angel's Trumpet (moderate), Bacopa (moderate) and Belladonna (moderate).

By severity: 2 major · 41 moderate · 2 minor.

From our pharmacist’s overview on the Ipratropium, Albuterol page

“Combivent (ipratropium with albuterol) is an inhaler that opens the airways two ways at once, by blocking acetylcholine and stimulating beta receptors, and both mechanisms give supplements a route to pile on. Its list of 45 interacting ingredients warrants real attention, chiefly because two rate major: henbane and scopolia, herbs whos…”

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Taking Green Coffee as Part of a Dietary Supplement Product? Check It for Interactions

We hold 1,716 real supplement products containing Green Coffee, each one broken down to its full ingredient list — and combination products often carry several ingredients besides Green Coffee. Your product may carry other ingredients that interact with Ipratropium, Albuterol too, on top of Green Coffee — and those would not show on this page. Find your product and we’ll check every ingredient on its label:

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Where Green Coffee and Ipratropium, Albuterol 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 Green Coffee
Top half

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

29 days ago today
Medication Ipratropium, Albuterol
Top half

#1,052 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 Green Coffee

What is Green Coffee?

Green Coffee
  • Weight loss
  • High blood pressure
  • Blood sugar control
  • Antioxidant support
  • General energy

Green coffee is the unroasted bean of the coffee plant, prized for its high chlorogenic acid content. Some early studies suggest modest benefits for weight, blood pressure, and blood sugar, but the evidence is limited and far from conclusive. It contains caffeine, so people sensitive to stimulants should use caution and check with a pharmacist or doctor first.

Read the full Green Coffee monograph & all interactions
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Other Drugs & Green Coffee

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

8Major
441Moderate
222Minor
2,158No known interaction
8 Major 441 Moderate 222 Minor 2,158 No interaction
Major

8 interactions

Moderate

441 interactions

Showing 60 of 441 moderate interactions — see all 441 on the Green Coffee page.

Minor

222 interactions

Showing 60 of 222 minor interactions — see all 222 on the Green Coffee page.

No interaction 2,158 drugs checked — show the list

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

Showing the 60 most looked-up of 2,158 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Green Coffee list.

See the full Green Coffee interactions page
See every supplement checked against Ipratropium, Albuterol, 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 Green Coffee and Ipratropium, Albuterol Together: Common Questions

Can you take Green Coffee with Ipratropium, Albuterol?
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 Green Coffee and Ipratropium, Albuterol 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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