Drug & supplement interaction

Guided Imagery + Umeclidinium Bromide

Umeclidinium Bromide brand name: Incruse Ellipta.

No Known Interaction
The bottom line No known interaction

We found no known interaction between Guided Imagery and Umeclidinium Bromide 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

Guided Imagery and Umeclidinium Bromide

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 Umeclidinium Bromide and Guided Imagery in our sources. This does not guarantee that the combination is completely free of risk — research on Guided Imagery alongside specific medications may be limited.

Worth understanding: our licensed dataset holds no drug-interaction record for Guided Imagery at all — not against Umeclidinium Bromide, 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.

Guided Imagery is a practice rather than something you take. Ask your care team whether the type and intensity you plan to practice are appropriate for your health and treatment. 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.

Guided Imagery safety at a glance

Guided Imagery overall Generally safe It is a non-drug relaxation practice and is very low risk for most people.
Pregnancy Generally safe Generally considered safe and is sometimes used for relaxation and childbirth preparation.
Breastfeeding Generally safe No physical exposure to the baby; considered safe while breastfeeding.

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

Still wondering about combining Umeclidinium Bromide and Guided Imagery? Ask Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS directly ›
What to actually watch for

What Umeclidinium Bromide’s Own FDA Label Lists

This is not an interaction — none of it involves Guided Imagery. These are the most notable effects listed in the ADVERSE REACTIONS section of Umeclidinium Bromide’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 practice Guided Imagery and take the medicine. 3 of them are worth acting on rather than waiting out — marked below.

  • Trouble passing urine Worth acting on
  • Wheezing Worth acting on
  • A higher chance of infection Worth acting on mentioned in 4.6% of FDA reports for Umeclidinium Bromide
  • Cough mentioned in 6.7% of FDA reports for Umeclidinium Bromide
  • Sore throat
  • Joint pain

From the ADVERSE REACTIONS section of the FDA label for Umeclidinium Bromide. Read the label on DailyMed › Where a percentage is shown, it is the share of 54,899 voluntary FDA FAERS reports for Umeclidinium Bromide that mention that effect — a reporting proportion, not an incidence rate and not evidence the drug caused it. Guided Imagery’s licensed record lists no adverse effects our clinical vocabulary could match, so there is no Guided Imagery side to compare — that is a limit of the record, not a statement that Guided Imagery has no side effects.

Everything else you take

See Every Supplement That Interacts With Umeclidinium Bromide

This page covers Guided Imagery only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Umeclidinium Bromide page lists 46 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.

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

By severity: 3 major · 32 moderate · 11 minor.

From our pharmacist’s overview on the Umeclidinium Bromide page

“Umeclidinium bromide (Incruse Ellipta) keeps COPD airways open by blocking acetylcholine, and that mechanism is exactly where most of this list presses. Roughly two thirds of the flagged supplements act on the same pathway, either stacking anticholinergic side effects such as dry mouth and constipation, or working against the drug and…”

Reviewed by 2 · Jul 18, 2026

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How much people look this up

Where Guided Imagery and Umeclidinium Bromide 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 Guided Imagery
Steady interest

#1,168 of 1,452 supplements looked up here in the last 7 days

29 days ago today
Medication Umeclidinium Bromide
Top half

#1,301 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. Guided Imagery 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 Guided Imagery reference on this page ↓
  • Freshness: we automatically re-check this combination every week — this pair was last verified September 27, 2026. The Guided Imagery and Umeclidinium Bromide records this page draws on were last updated June 22, 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.
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Mind-body practice

About Guided Imagery

What is Guided Imagery?

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Pain management
  • Sleep problems
  • Coping with cancer treatment
  • Preparing for or recovering from surgery
  • Relaxation

Guided imagery is a mind-body relaxation technique in which you use your imagination and the senses to picture calming images, often led by a recording or a trained practitioner. It is generally very safe and may help with stress, anxiety, pain, and sleep, though it works best as a complement to—not a replacement for—standard medical care. It is not a pill or herb, so there is little risk of physical harm for most people.

Not applicable (mind-body technique) · Audio recordings, scripts read by a therapist, apps, in-person sessions, group classes

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

Guided Imagery: dosing

There is no standard "dose" for guided imagery because it is a mind-body practice, not a supplement. Sessions commonly last anywhere from a few minutes to about 20–30 minutes, and people may practice once a day or as needed.If you are using a recording, app, or program, follow the instructions provided. Practicing regularly tends to help people get more comfortable and may improve the benefits over time. A pharmacist, doctor, or mental health professional can help you choose a reputable program and fit it into your care plan.

From our Guided Imagery monograph — the full record covers uses, side effects and every documented interaction.

Read the full Guided Imagery monograph & all interactions
Medication

About Umeclidinium Oral Inhalation

What Is Umeclidinium Oral Inhalation Used For?

Brand name: Incruse Ellipta

Umeclidinium Ellipta and Umeclidinium ELLIPTA (generic) are indicated for the maintenance treatment of COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) in adults. This means it is used every day on a regular schedule to help keep airways open and reduce COPD symptoms over time.

This medication is not a rescue inhaler. It will not treat a sudden flare-up or acute bronchospasm. A separate short-acting inhaler is needed for those situations.

See full Umeclidinium Oral Inhalation drug information
Keep checking

Other Drugs & Guided Imagery

Browse every other medication we’ve checked against Guided Imagery — 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

Guided Imagery References

The 1 sources that drive our Guided Imagery monograph — publicly available pages from reputable medical and government organizations. Every link was verified to work before publishing. Guided Imagery is not covered by the licensed Natural Medicines interaction database, so its page cites these public sources directly.

  1. Relaxation Techniques: What You Need To Know — NIH NCCIH 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

Practicing Guided Imagery While Taking Umeclidinium Bromide: Common Questions

Is it safe to practice Guided Imagery while taking Umeclidinium Bromide?
We do not list a known interaction between Guided Imagery and Umeclidinium Bromide. 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 Umeclidinium Bromide interact with any supplements?
Yes. Umeclidinium Bromide has documented interactions with 46 supplements in our database — Guided Imagery is not one of them. The Umeclidinium Bromide 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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