Drug & supplement interaction

Horsemint + Trandolapril, Verapamil

Trandolapril, Verapamil brand name: Tarka.

No Known Interaction
The bottom line No known interaction

We found no known interaction between Horsemint and Trandolapril, Verapamil 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. Additionally, although there is no interaction, the label for Trandolapril, Verapamil states a food rule worth keeping to.

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Interaction report

Horsemint and Trandolapril, Verapamil

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 Trandolapril, Verapamil and Horsemint in our sources. This does not guarantee that the combination is completely free of risk — there is often limited research on supplements and herbal products, especially around drug interactions.

Worth understanding: our licensed dataset holds no drug-interaction record for Horsemint at all — not against Trandolapril, Verapamil, 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.

If you decide to take both, the practical routine is simple: add one new thing at a time and note the date you started it. If the combination is going to disagree with you, it usually shows in the first days to a couple of weeks — and a start date turns “I’ve been feeling off” into something a pharmacist can actually work with. 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.

Horsemint safety at a glance

Horsemint overall Use caution Tea use is likely fine for most adults, but the concentrated essential oil can irritate skin and mucous membranes and should not be swallowed.
Pregnancy Possibly Unsafe When used orally due to its purported menstruation promoting and uterine stimulant effects. Read the full pregnancy detail
Breastfeeding Avoid There is no reliable safety information during breastfeeding, so it is best avoided.

Pregnancy & breastfeeding ratings are from Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — the full detail is in the Special populations card below. Safety guidance is general; always confirm with your pharmacist or doctor for your situation.

Still wondering about combining Trandolapril, Verapamil and Horsemint? Ask Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS directly ›
What to actually watch for

What Trandolapril, Verapamil’s Own FDA Label Lists

This is not an interaction — none of it involves Horsemint. These are the most notable effects listed in the ADVERSE REACTIONS section of Trandolapril, Verapamil’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 take both. 10 of them are worth acting on rather than waiting out — marked below.

  • A stroke or mini-stroke Worth acting on
  • A bowel blockage Worth acting on
  • High potassium Worth acting on
  • Low sodium Worth acting on
  • Unsteadiness Worth acting on
  • A slow heartbeat Worth acting on
  • A heart attack Worth acting on
  • Pancreatitis Worth acting on
  • Fainting Worth acting on
  • Confusion Worth acting on

Showing the 10 most notable of 50 label-listed effects — ranked by how unusual each one is across medicines generally, with serious effects weighted up.

From the ADVERSE REACTIONS section of the FDA label for Trandolapril, Verapamil. Read the label on DailyMed › Horsemint’s licensed record lists no adverse effects our clinical vocabulary could match, so there is no Horsemint side to compare — that is a limit of the record, not a statement that Horsemint has no side effects.

Special populations

Horsemint in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding

Pregnancy Possibly Unsafe

When used orally due to its purported menstruation promoting and uterine stimulant effects.

DISCLAIMER: This tool is intended for informational purposes only, and should not be interpreted as specific medical advice. Patients should consult with a qualified healthcare provider before making decisions about therapies and/or health conditions.© 2026 Therapeutic Research Center

How to take them

Some Trandolapril, Verapamil Products Have a Food Rule — Horsemint Should Not Break It

At least one FDA label for a product containing Trandolapril, Verapamil says to take it with food. If you take Horsemint on an empty stomach out of habit, keep them separate — and take Trandolapril, Verapamil with a meal where the label says to.

This may not be true of your version. Food instructions belong to the product, not the ingredient: two Trandolapril, Verapamil products can carry different directions, and extended-release forms often differ from immediate-release ones. The label we read is quoted below — check the directions on your own box or bottle, or ask your pharmacist, for how to take the exact product you were given.

Trandolapril and verapamil hydrochloride extended-release tablets should be administered with food.

From the Dosage and Administration section of the FDA label we read for Trandolapril, Verapamil — where that label names a specific product, the instruction is that product's. Read the label on DailyMed ›

A food rule is not an interaction — it is about how much of the medicine you absorb. The directions that came with your own product, and your pharmacist, outrank anything on this page.

Everything else you take

See Every Supplement That Interacts With Trandolapril, Verapamil

This page covers Horsemint only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Trandolapril, Verapamil page lists 304 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.

The most serious there right now: Activated Charcoal (major), American Hellebore (major), American Mistletoe (major), Asarabacca (major) and Beer (major).

By severity: 11 major · 250 moderate · 43 minor.

From our pharmacist’s overview on the Trandolapril, Verapamil page

“This is one of the supplement lists I would want a patient to read closely, not skim. Tarka combines trandolapril and verapamil to lower blood pressure, and most of these interactions pull on that same lever, either dropping pressure further than intended or working against the medicine altogether.”

Reviewed by 2 · Jul 18, 2026

Open the Trandolapril, Verapamil interaction page

One more smart check

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

We hold 7 real supplement products containing Horsemint, each one broken down to its full ingredient list — and combination products often carry several ingredients besides Horsemint. Even though Horsemint itself has no known interaction with Trandolapril, Verapamil, another ingredient on your label might. Find your product and we’ll check every ingredient on its label:

How much people look this up

Where Horsemint and Trandolapril, Verapamil 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 Horsemint
Steady interest

#1,156 of 1,452 supplements looked up here in the last 7 days

29 days ago today
Medication Trandolapril, Verapamil
Top half

#724 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.
  • Citation library: 103,510 references behind our interaction content, 65,311 of them resolved to verified PubMed/DOI sources. See every Horsemint reference on this page ↓
  • Freshness: we automatically re-check this combination every week — this pair was last verified September 13, 2026. The Horsemint and Trandolapril, Verapamil records this page draws on were last updated July 11, 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.
Data structure & sourcing designed and verified by .
Supplement

About Horsemint

What is Horsemint?

Horsemint
  • Digestive upset
  • Coughs and colds
  • Bloating and gas
  • Fever (traditional)
  • Antimicrobial (folk use)

Horsemint (Monarda punctata) is an aromatic North American mint used traditionally as a tea or essential oil for digestive and respiratory complaints. Strong human research is lacking, so its benefits are not well proven. Its essential oil contains thymol and can be irritating, so use it carefully and check with a pharmacist or doctor first.

Monarda punctata · Lamiaceae · Leaves, flowering tops, and essential oil · Tea, dried herb, tincture, essential oil

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

Horsemint: dosing

There is no standardized or proven dose for horsemint. It has not been studied well enough to recommend a specific amount for any condition.If you choose to use a horsemint product, follow the directions on the label and do not exceed them. Essential oil should be diluted and used only for its intended purpose, never swallowed.

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

Read the full Horsemint monograph & all interactions
Keep checking

Other Drugs & Horsemint

Browse every other medication we’ve checked against Horsemint — 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

Horsemint References

The 1 references that drive our Horsemint monograph and interaction data, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Citations with a link open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

  1. McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R, Goldberg A, eds. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, LLC 1997.

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

Taking Horsemint and Trandolapril, Verapamil Together: Common Questions

Is it safe to take Horsemint with Trandolapril, Verapamil?
We do not list a known interaction between Horsemint and Trandolapril, Verapamil. 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.
Should I take Horsemint and Trandolapril, Verapamil at the same time of day?
At least one FDA label for a product containing Trandolapril, Verapamil says to take it with food. If you take Horsemint on an empty stomach out of habit, keep them separate and take Trandolapril, Verapamil with a meal where the label says to. Food instructions belong to the product rather than the ingredient — two Trandolapril, Verapamil products can differ — so check the directions on your own box. This is about absorption, not an interaction.
Does Trandolapril, Verapamil interact with any supplements?
Yes. Trandolapril, Verapamil has documented interactions with 304 supplements in our database — Horsemint is not one of them. The Trandolapril, Verapamil interaction page linked on this page lists every one, ranked by severity.

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