Drug & supplement interaction

Guarana + Isopropamide, Prochlorperazine

Isopropamide, Prochlorperazine brand name: Combid.

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

Guarana has a minor interaction with Isopropamide, Prochlorperazine. Theoretically, phenothiazines might increase the levels and adverse effects of caffeine.

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SeverityMinor
LikelihoodPossible
EvidenceD
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Guarana and Isopropamide, Prochlorperazine

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

Minor

PHENOTHIAZINES

Why this applies to Isopropamide, Prochlorperazine

Isopropamide, Prochlorperazine falls under PHENOTHIAZINES — the group Guarana interacts with.

Theoretically, phenothiazines might increase the levels and adverse effects of caffeine.
Guarana contains caffeine. Phenothiazines can reduce the metabolism of caffeine by inhibiting cytochrome P450 1A2 (CYP1A2).
Severity Minor Likelihood Possible Evidence D

Interaction 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.

Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS
Dr. Brian Staiger explains PharmD, Clinical Pharmacist

Here's the gist with Combid, which combines prochlorperazine (a phenothiazine) and isopropamide. The prochlorperazine part can mildly slow down the liver enzyme (CYP1A2) that clears caffeine out of your system. Since guarana is basically concentrated caffeine, that caffeine may hang around a little longer than usual. In plain terms, you might feel more of the typical caffeine effects: jitteriness, a faster or pounding heartbeat, trouble sleeping, or feeling on edge.

The good news is this is rated as a minor interaction, and the evidence is only theoretical (from lab studies, not real patients). A normal cup of coffee likely won't be a problem, but a strong guarana supplement could push you over. If you notice your heart racing or you can't settle down, check in with your pharmacist or doctor.

Contact Dr. Brian directly if you have additional questions on this interaction
References
  1. Wojcikowski, J. and Daniel, W. A. Perazine at therapeutic drug concentrations inhibits human cytochrome P450 isoenzyme 1A2 (CYP1A2) and caffeine metabolism--an in vitro study. Pharmacol Rep. 2009;61(5):851-858. PubMed
  2. Daniel, W. A., Syrek, M., Rylko, Z., and Kot, M. Effects of phenothiazine neuroleptics on the rate of caffeine demethylation and hydroxylation in the rat liver. Pol.J Pharmacol 2001;53(6):615-621.

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

Guarana Also Interacts With Other Medications

Guarana has 8 major, 462 moderate, 184 minor known drug interactions in our database — the Isopropamide, Prochlorperazine one above is one of them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.

Major 8 Moderate 462 Minor 184 No known interaction 2,176 (incl. Isopropamide, Prochlorperazine)
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See Every Supplement That Interacts With Isopropamide, Prochlorperazine

This page covers Guarana only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Isopropamide, Prochlorperazine page lists 96 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.

The most serious there right now: Activated Charcoal (major), Henbane (major), Indian Snakeroot (major), Rauvolfia Vomitoria (major) and Scopolia (major).

By severity: 5 major · 67 moderate · 24 minor.

From our pharmacist’s overview on the Isopropamide, Prochlorperazine page

“Combid combines isopropamide, which quiets an overactive gut, with prochlorperazine, a phenothiazine used for nausea, and its interaction list warrants genuine care rather than a quick skim. Five of the 96 supplement ingredients on file carry a major rating.”

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

We hold 1,430 real supplement products containing Guarana, each one broken down to its full ingredient list — and combination products often carry several ingredients besides Guarana. Your product may carry other ingredients that interact with Isopropamide, Prochlorperazine too, on top of Guarana — and those would not show on this page. Find your product and we’ll check every ingredient on its label:

How much people look this up

Where Guarana and Isopropamide, Prochlorperazine 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 Guarana
Top 10%

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

29 days ago today
Medication Isopropamide, Prochlorperazine
Top 10%

#284 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 Guarana

What is Guarana?

Guarana
  • Energy and alertness
  • Reducing fatigue
  • Weight loss support
  • Athletic performance
  • Mental focus

Guarana is an Amazonian seed that is naturally high in caffeine, which explains most of its stimulant and energy effects. While it may give a short-term boost in alertness and reduce fatigue, strong evidence for weight loss or major performance gains is limited, and it carries the same risks as too much caffeine. Talk to your pharmacist or doctor before using it, especially if you have heart problems, anxiety, or are pregnant.

Read the full Guarana monograph & all interactions
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Other Drugs & Guarana

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

8Major
462Moderate
184Minor
2,175No known interaction
8 Major 462 Moderate 184 Minor 2,175 No interaction
Major

8 interactions

Moderate

462 interactions

Showing 60 of 462 moderate interactions — see all 462 on the Guarana page.

Minor

184 interactions

Showing 60 of 184 minor interactions — see all 184 on the Guarana page.

No interaction 2,175 drugs checked — show the list

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

Showing the 60 most looked-up of 2,175 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Guarana list.

See the full Guarana interactions page
See every supplement checked against Isopropamide, Prochlorperazine, 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 Guarana and Isopropamide, Prochlorperazine Together: Common Questions

Can you take Guarana with Isopropamide, Prochlorperazine?
There is only a minor interaction, which is usually not serious. Read the full details on this page and confirm with your pharmacist before combining them.
How serious is the Guarana and Isopropamide, Prochlorperazine interaction?
We rate it Minor. This interaction is generally not clinically significant, but it remains worth noting and discussing with your pharmacist.

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