Drug & supplement interaction

Hesperidin + Acepromazine

Acepromazine brand name: Atravet.

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

Hesperidin has a moderate interaction with Acepromazine. Theoretically, concomitant use with CNS depressants may cause additive sedative effects.

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SeverityModerate
LikelihoodPossible
EvidenceD
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Interaction report

Hesperidin and Acepromazine

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

Moderate

CNS DEPRESSANTS

Why this applies to Acepromazine

Acepromazine falls under CNS DEPRESSANTS — the group Hesperidin interacts with.

Theoretically, concomitant use with CNS depressants may cause additive sedative effects.
Animal studies show that hesperidin has sedative effects, due to opioid receptor activity and can increase sedation when used with diazepam. This effect has not been reported in humans.
Severity Moderate 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

First off, Acepromazine is mostly a veterinary tranquilizer used to calm and sedate animals, so this is usually a question for pets rather than people. It works by calming the nervous system, which is exactly where this overlap comes in.

The concern here is simple: hesperidin showed mild sedative activity in animal studies, possibly by tickling opioid receptors. Stacked on top of a sedative like acepromazine, the worry is additive drowsiness, more grogginess, low blood pressure, and unsteadiness. I'll be honest though, this is theoretical and only seen in lab and animal research, never reported in real life. Food amounts of citrus won't matter; concentrated supplements are the question. If your vet or doctor prescribed acepromazine, just check with them before adding hesperidin.

Contact Dr. Brian directly if you have additional questions on this interaction
References
  1. Fernandez, S. P., Wasowski, C., Paladini, A. C., and Marder, M. Synergistic interaction between hesperidin, a natural flavonoid, and diazepam. Eur.J.Pharmacol. 4-11-2005;512(2-3):189-198. PubMed
  2. Loscalzo, L. M., Wasowski, C., Paladini, A. C., and Marder, M. Opioid receptors are involved in the sedative and antinociceptive effects of hesperidin as well as in its potentiation with benzodiazepines. Eur.J.Pharmacol. 2-12-2008;580(3):306-313. PubMed

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

Hesperidin Also Interacts With Other Medications

Hesperidin has 701 moderate known drug interactions in our database — the Acepromazine one above is one of them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.

Moderate 701 No known interaction 2,129 (incl. Acepromazine)
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See Every Supplement That Interacts With Acepromazine

This page covers Hesperidin only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Acepromazine page lists 158 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.

The most serious there right now: 1,4-butanediol (major), Activated Charcoal (major), Beer (major), Gamma-hydroxybutyrate (ghb) (major) and Henbane (major).

By severity: 11 major · 118 moderate · 29 minor.

From our pharmacist’s overview on the Acepromazine page

“Alcohol tops my concerns with acepromazine, a phenothiazine tranquilizer. Beer and wine both carry major ratings backed by human data, because they deepen its sedation and can add other side effects.”

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

We hold 1,895 real supplement products containing Hesperidin, each one broken down to its full ingredient list — and combination products often carry several ingredients besides Hesperidin. Your product may carry other ingredients that interact with Acepromazine too, on top of Hesperidin — 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 Hesperidin and Acepromazine 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 Hesperidin
Top 25%

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

29 days ago today
Medication Acepromazine
Steady interest

#1,659 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 Hesperidin

What is Hesperidin?

Hesperidin
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Varicose veins and poor circulation
  • Leg swelling (venous insufficiency)
  • High blood pressure
  • Antioxidant support

Hesperidin is a flavonoid found in citrus fruits that is often combined with diosmin and used for vein and circulation problems like hemorrhoids and varicose veins. Some evidence supports these uses, but data for many other claims is limited. It is generally well tolerated, but pregnant and breastfeeding people should avoid it because safety has not been established.

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

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

0Major
701Moderate
0Minor
2,128No known interaction
701 Moderate 2,128 No interaction
Moderate

701 interactions

Showing 60 of 701 moderate interactions — see all 701 on the Hesperidin page.

No interaction 2,128 drugs checked — show the list

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

Showing the 60 most looked-up of 2,128 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Hesperidin list.

See the full Hesperidin interactions page
See every supplement checked against Acepromazine, 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 Hesperidin and Acepromazine Together: Common Questions

Can you take Hesperidin with Acepromazine?
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 Hesperidin and Acepromazine 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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