Drug & supplement interaction

Higenamine + Diethylpropion

Diethylpropion brand names: Radtue, Tenuate, Durad, Tenuate Dosepan.

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

Higenamine has a moderate interaction with Diethylpropion. Theoretically, higenamine might increase the risk of cardiovascular toxicity when taken with stimulant drugs.

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SeverityModerate
LikelihoodPossible
EvidenceD
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Interaction report

Higenamine and Diethylpropion

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

Moderate

STIMULANT DRUGS

Why this applies to Diethylpropion

Diethylpropion falls under STIMULANT DRUGS — the group Higenamine interacts with.

Theoretically, higenamine might increase the risk of cardiovascular toxicity when taken with stimulant drugs.
Higenamine has stimulant effects due to agonist activity at beta2-adrenoreceptors. In cardiac muscle, higenamine appears to have a positive inotropic effect and increase heart rate. However, it does not appear to increase blood pressure.
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

Here's the thing to know if you're combining these two. Diethylpropion is itself a stimulant, very much like an amphetamine, that revs up your system to curb appetite. Higenamine is also a stimulant that nudges the same kind of adrenaline-type receptors. Stack them together and you're essentially pressing the gas pedal twice. The worry isn't about one blocking or speeding up the other, it's that both push your heart in the same direction at the same time.

In real terms, that could mean a faster or pounding heartbeat, jitteriness, trouble sleeping, or chest discomfort. I'll be honest, this caution is theoretical, based on how these compounds behave rather than firm studies. Still, with your heart involved, it's smart to run this past your pharmacist or doctor before mixing them.

Contact Dr. Brian directly if you have additional questions on this interaction
References
  1. Wagner H, Reiter M, Ferstl W. New drugs with cardiotonic activity. Part 1. Chemistry and pharmacology of the cardiotonic active principle of Annona squamosa L. Planta Med 1980;40:77-85.
  2. Park CW, Chang KC, Lim JK. Effects of higenamine on isolated heart adrenoceptor of rabbit. Arch Int Pharmacodyn Ther 1984;267:279-88.
  3. Liu WH, Zhou YP, Zeng GY. Effects of dl-demethylcoclaurine on experimental heart failure. Acta Pharm Sinica 1988;23:81-5.
  4. Zhang Z, Liu X, Tao Z, et al. Effects of higeramine on hemodynamics and its tolerability and safety, an experimental study. Zhonghua Yi Xue Za Zhi 2002;82:352-5.

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

Higenamine Also Interacts With Other Medications

Higenamine has 890 moderate known drug interactions in our database — the Diethylpropion one above is one of them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.

Moderate 890 No known interaction 1,940 (incl. Diethylpropion)
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Check Another of Your Medications Against Higenamine

Covers the 2,830 medications we’ve checked against Higenamine. Pick one to open its full report.

Everything else you take

See Every Supplement That Interacts With Diethylpropion

This page covers Higenamine only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Diethylpropion page lists 61 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.

The most serious there right now: Activated Charcoal (major), Ephedra (major), Peyote (major), Rauvolfia Vomitoria (major) and Sida Cordifolia (major).

By severity: 5 major · 43 moderate · 13 minor.

From our pharmacist’s overview on the Diethylpropion page

“Diethylpropion (Tenuate) is an appetite suppressant that works by revving up the nervous system, and that mechanism is why its interaction list calls for real vigilance. Of the 61 supplements and herbs on file, 44 add their own stimulant push, raising the risk of high blood pressure, a pounding heart, and sleeplessness.”

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

We hold 154 real supplement products containing Higenamine, each one broken down to its full ingredient list — and combination products often carry several ingredients besides Higenamine. Your product may carry other ingredients that interact with Diethylpropion too, on top of Higenamine — 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 Higenamine and Diethylpropion 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 Higenamine
Top half

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

29 days ago today
Medication Diethylpropion
Steady interest

#2,326 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 Higenamine

What is Higenamine?

  • Weight loss and fat burning
  • Pre-workout energy and performance
  • Appetite suppression
  • Athletic stimulant
  • Traditional medicine remedies

Higenamine is a plant-based stimulant compound added to many weight-loss and pre-workout supplements, but there is very little human evidence that it works and real concerns about heart and blood pressure effects. It is banned in sports by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), and product labels often list inaccurate amounts, so most people should approach it with caution and talk to a pharmacist or doctor first.

Read the full Higenamine monograph & all interactions
Medication

About Diethylpropion

What Is Diethylpropion Used For?

Brand names: Radtue, Tenuate, Durad, Tenuate Dosepan

Diethylpropion is used to help manage exogenous obesity (excess body weight from outside factors like diet) in adults with a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher who haven't lost enough weight through diet and exercise alone. It is meant to be used for only a few weeks as part of a calorie-restricted diet plan.

All available tablet products — both the immediate-release tablets and the extended-release tablets — are approved for this purpose. Each is approved for use as a single medication only; combining diethylpropion with any other weight-loss drug is not allowed.

See full Diethylpropion drug information
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Other Drugs & Higenamine

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

0Major
890Moderate
0Minor
1,939No known interaction
890 Moderate 1,939 No interaction
Moderate

890 interactions

Showing 60 of 890 moderate interactions — see all 890 on the Higenamine page.

No interaction 1,939 drugs checked — show the list

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

Showing the 60 most looked-up of 1,939 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Higenamine list.

See the full Higenamine interactions page
See every supplement checked against Diethylpropion, 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.

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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 Higenamine and Diethylpropion Together: Common Questions

Can you take Higenamine with Diethylpropion?
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 Higenamine and Diethylpropion 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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