Drug & supplement interaction

Horseradish + Docetaxel

Docetaxel brand name: Taxotere.

No Known Interaction
Medically reviewed by · Updated July 2026 · Pair last verified Sep 20, 2026
The bottom line No known interaction

We found no known interaction between Horseradish and Docetaxel 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 two are separately associated with some of the same side effects, which would make a new symptom harder to attribute to one or the other.

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Horseradish and Docetaxel

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 Docetaxel and Horseradish 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.

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.

Horseradish safety at a glance

Horseradish overall Use caution Food amounts are generally safe, but concentrated supplements may irritate the digestive tract and mucous membranes.
Pregnancy Avoid Avoid medicinal amounts during pregnancy because safety has not been established.
Breastfeeding Likely Safe When the root is used orally in amounts commonly found in foods. Horseradish has Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) status in the US. Read the full breastfeeding detail

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 Docetaxel and Horseradish? Ask Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS directly ›
How we checked

Why No Interaction Is Listed for Docetaxel

Interactions in our licensed database are recorded against drug classes, not just single drug names. Docetaxel is filed under 2 classifications — including cytochrome p450 3a4 (cyp3a4) substrates. Horseradish has documented interactions with 1 drug class — the most serious being thyroid hormone (moderate) — and none of Docetaxel’s classifications are among them.

Classification data comes from our licensed Natural Medicines dataset. A medication can belong to classes beyond those recorded there, so this describes how the check was run — it is not a safety guarantee.

Keep it in perspective

Horseradish Does Interact With Other Medications

Horseradish has 16 moderate known drug interactions in our database — Docetaxel isn’t one of them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.

Moderate 16 No known interaction 2,814 (incl. Docetaxel)
Taking anything else?

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What to actually watch for

No Interaction Found — But Data Suggests Horseradish and Docetaxel May Share Several of the Same Side Effects

This is not an interaction. Neither one changes how your body handles the other, and nothing here says they react together. What our sources do show is that each has separately been linked to the effects below — so taking both can make those effects more likely to turn up, and harder to pin on one or the other if they do. 2 of them are worth acting on rather than waiting out — marked below.

  • Fainting Worth acting on Additional detail

    Horseradish

    “Orally, consuming large amounts of horseradish can cause vasovagal syncope in rare cases. At least two cases of vasovagal syncope associated with horseradish consumption have been reported. In one case, a 56-year-old male experienced a sharp burning sensation in his stomach followed by tachycardia, weakness, and excessive perspiration after consuming an oyster topped with an olive-sized dollop of fresh horseradish.”

    Horseradish · Natural Medicines adverse-effect record, reported in irregular heartbeat.

    1 source cited
    1. 111724. Lehmann CU, Puckett AL, Betz BO. 56-year-old man - increased heart rate - weakness - intense sweating - horseradish consumption - Dx?. J Fam Pract 2022;71(7):317-321. PubMed

    Docetaxel

    Listed in the ADVERSE REACTIONS section of the FDA label for Docetaxel. Read the label on DailyMed ›

  • An allergic reaction Worth acting on Additional detail

    Horseradish

    Recorded for Horseradish in the same Natural Medicines adverse-effect record shown under Fainting above.

    Docetaxel

    Listed in the ADVERSE REACTIONS section of the FDA label for Docetaxel. Read the label on DailyMed ›

  • Diarrhea / Vomiting Additional detail

    Horseradish

    “Orally, consuming large amounts of horseradish can cause gastrointestinal upset, bloody vomiting and diarrhea (2,6), and irritation of mucous membranes (2,4).”

    Horseradish · Natural Medicines adverse-effect record, reported in diarrhea.

    3 sources cited
    1. 2. Blumenthal M, ed. The Complete German Commission E Monographs: Therapeutic Guide to Herbal Medicines. Trans. S. Klein. Boston, MA: American Botanical Council, 1998.
    2. 6. The Review of Natural Products by Facts and Comparisons. St. Louis, MO: Wolters Kluwer Co., 1999.
    3. 4. Newall CA, Anderson LA, Philpson JD. Herbal Medicine: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals. London, UK: The Pharmaceutical Press, 1996.

    Docetaxel

    Listed in the ADVERSE REACTIONS section of the FDA label for Docetaxel. Read the label on DailyMed ›

Reported for Horseradish but not commonly for Docetaxel: stomach upset, sweating and a fast or pounding heartbeat.

Effects for Docetaxel come from the ADVERSE REACTIONS section of its FDA label; effects for Horseradish come from the Natural Medicines adverse-effect record, quoted above. Wording is matched across sources by our own clinical vocabulary, so treat this as a prompt to pay attention, not a diagnosis.

Special populations

Horseradish in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding

Lactation Likely Safe

When the root is used orally in amounts commonly found in foods. Horseradish has Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) status in the US.

Lactation Likely Unsafe

When used orally in large amounts. The mustard oils produced by glucosinolates from horseradish are considered toxins that can be excreted through breast milk.

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

Everything else you take

See Every Supplement That Interacts With Docetaxel

This page covers Horseradish only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Docetaxel page lists 121 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.

The most serious there right now: Grapefruit (major), St. John's Wort (major), Acacia Rigidula (moderate), Adrafinil (moderate) and African Wild Potato (moderate).

By severity: 2 major · 87 moderate · 32 minor.

From our pharmacist’s overview on the Docetaxel page

“Grapefruit is the first thing I would take off the menu during docetaxel (Taxotere) chemotherapy. It blocks CYP3A4, the liver enzyme that clears docetaxel, and higher levels of a chemotherapy drug mean harsher side effects, not better results.”

Reviewed by 2 · Jul 18, 2026

Open the Docetaxel interaction page

One more smart check

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

We hold 245 real supplement products containing Horseradish, each one broken down to its full ingredient list — and combination products often carry several ingredients besides Horseradish. Even though Horseradish itself has no known interaction with Docetaxel, 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 Horseradish and Docetaxel 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 Horseradish
Top half

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

29 days ago today
Medication Docetaxel
Top half

#849 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 Horseradish reference on this page ↓
  • Freshness: we automatically re-check this combination every week — this pair was last verified September 20, 2026. The Horseradish and Docetaxel 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 Horseradish

What is Horseradish?

  • Sinus and respiratory congestion
  • Urinary tract infections
  • Digestive support
  • Antimicrobial
  • Culinary flavoring

Horseradish is a pungent root used as a food and folk remedy, most often for sinus congestion and urinary tract complaints. Human evidence is limited, and while culinary amounts are generally well tolerated, concentrated supplements can irritate the stomach and should be used cautiously. Talk with your pharmacist or doctor before using horseradish as a medicine.

Armoracia rusticana · Brassicaceae · Root (fresh or dried) · Fresh grated root, dried root powder, prepared condiment (sauce), capsules, tinctures

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

Horseradish: dosing

There is no well-established standardized medicinal dose for horseradish. Amounts used in research and traditional practice vary widely depending on the form (fresh root, dried powder, or extract).If you use a commercial supplement, follow the directions on the product label and do not exceed the recommended amount. Avoid taking large or concentrated amounts in hopes of stronger effects, since this mainly increases the risk of irritation and side effects.

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

Read the full Horseradish monograph & all interactions
Medication

About Docetaxel Injection

What Is Docetaxel Injection Used For?

Brand name: Taxotere

Docetaxel Injection is used to treat a number of serious cancers. Beizray (docetaxel injection) is approved as a single agent for locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer after prior chemotherapy has stopped working, and in combination with doxorubicin and cyclophosphamide as adjuvant (after-surgery) treatment for operable node-positive breast cancer. It is also used as a single agent for locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) after platinum-based chemotherapy has failed, and with cisplatin for chemotherapy-naive advanced NSCLC.

Beizray is used with prednisone for metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer. It is also used with cisplatin and fluorouracil for advanced gastric adenocarcinoma (including gastroesophageal junction cancer) in patients who have not received prior chemotherapy for advanced disease, and for induction treatment of locally advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (SCCHN).

Most-Reported Side Effects for Docetaxel

From FAERS, the FDA’s public side-effect reporting system (0 reports, all brands). Reports are voluntary and are not proof the drug caused the effect.

Alopecia 16,970 reports
Madarosis 6,717 reports
Hair texture abnormal 5,993 reports
Hair colour changes 5,874 reports
Hair disorder 5,625 reports
See full Docetaxel Injection drug information
Keep checking

Other Drugs & Horseradish

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

0Major
16Moderate
0Minor
2,813No known interaction
16 Moderate 2,813 No interaction
Moderate

16 interactions

No interaction 2,813 drugs checked — show the list

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

Showing the 60 most looked-up of 2,813 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Horseradish list.

See the full Horseradish interactions page
See every supplement checked against Docetaxel, ranked by severity
Evidence & sources

Horseradish References

The 6 references that drive our Horseradish 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. Blumenthal M, ed. The Complete German Commission E Monographs: Therapeutic Guide to Herbal Medicines. Trans. S. Klein. Boston, MA: American Botanical Council, 1998.
  2. Newall CA, Anderson LA, Philpson JD. Herbal Medicine: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals. London, UK: The Pharmaceutical Press, 1996.
  3. The Review of Natural Products by Facts and Comparisons. St. Louis, MO: Wolters Kluwer Co., 1999.
  4. Electronic Code of Federal Regulations. Title 21. Part 182 -- Substances Generally Recognized As Safe. Available at: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?CFRPart=182
  5. Panter, K. E. and James, L. F. Natural plant toxicants in milk: a review. J Anim Sci 1990;68(3):892-904. PubMed
  6. Lehmann CU, Puckett AL, Betz BO. 56-year-old man - increased heart rate - weakness - intense sweating - horseradish consumption - Dx?. J Fam Pract 2022;71(7):317-321. PubMed

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 Horseradish and Docetaxel Together: Common Questions

Is it safe to take Horseradish with Docetaxel?
We do not list a known interaction between Horseradish and Docetaxel. 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.
Do Horseradish and Docetaxel have any of the same side effects?
Yes — our sources link each of them separately to 4 of the same effects. That is not an interaction: neither changes how your body handles the other. It does mean that if one of those effects turns up, it can be harder to tell which one is behind it. They are listed on this page with the source behind each.
How was the Horseradish and Docetaxel combination checked?
Interactions in our licensed database are recorded against drug classes. Docetaxel is filed under 2 classifications, and Horseradish has documented interactions with 1 drug class — none of Docetaxel's classifications are among them. A medication can belong to classes beyond those recorded in our dataset, so this describes how the check was run rather than guaranteeing safety.
Does Horseradish interact with any other medications?
Yes. Horseradish has 16 documented drug interactions in our database — Docetaxel is simply not one of them. If you take anything else, it is worth checking each one; they are all listed on this page.
Does Docetaxel interact with any supplements?
Yes. Docetaxel has documented interactions with 121 supplements in our database — Horseradish is not one of them. The Docetaxel 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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