Hydrangea + Imatinib
Imatinib brand name: Gleevec.
We found no known interaction between Hydrangea and Imatinib 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 Imatinib states a food rule worth keeping to, and 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.
Hydrangea and Imatinib
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 Imatinib and Hydrangea 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.
Hydrangea safety at a glance
Safety guidance is general; always confirm with your pharmacist or doctor for your situation.
Why No Interaction Is Listed for Imatinib
Interactions in our licensed database are recorded against drug classes, not just single drug names. Imatinib is filed under 8 classifications — including antineoplastics, cytochrome p450 2c9 (cyp2c9) inhibitors, cytochrome p450 2d6 (cyp2d6) inhibitors. Hydrangea has documented interactions with 1 drug class — the most serious being lithium (moderate) — and none of Imatinib’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.
Hydrangea Does Interact With Other Medications
Hydrangea has 1 moderate known drug interaction in our database — Imatinib isn’t one of them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.
Check Another of Your Medications Against Hydrangea
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Some Imatinib Products Have a Food Rule — Hydrangea Should Not Break It
At least one FDA label for a product containing Imatinib says to take it with food. If you take Hydrangea on an empty stomach out of habit, keep them separate — and take Imatinib 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 Imatinib 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.
Drug Administration The prescribed dose should be administered orally, with a meal and a large glass of water.
From the Dosage and Administration section of the FDA label we read for Imatinib — 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.
See Every Supplement That Interacts With Imatinib
This page covers Hydrangea only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Imatinib page lists 153 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.
The most serious there right now: Activated Charcoal (major), American Hellebore (major), Arsenic (major), Cesium (major) and Ephedra (major).
By severity: 8 major · 106 moderate · 39 minor.
From our pharmacist’s overview on the Imatinib page
“Imatinib (Gleevec) treats certain leukemias and gastrointestinal tumors, and because keeping its blood level steady is what keeps the cancer controlled, this list deserves genuine attention before you add anything to it. Most of the interactions trace back to how the body clears imatinib through an enzyme called CYP3A4.”
Reviewed by 2 · Jul 18, 2026
Taking Hydrangea as Part of a Dietary Supplement Product? Check It for Interactions
We hold 337 real supplement products containing Hydrangea, each one broken down to its full ingredient list — and combination products often carry several ingredients besides Hydrangea. Even though Hydrangea itself has no known interaction with Imatinib, another ingredient on your label might. Find your product and we’ll check every ingredient on its label:
Where Hydrangea and Imatinib 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.
#326 of 1,452 supplements looked up here in the last 7 days
#1,595 of 2,830 medications looked up here in the last 7 days
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 Hydrangea reference on this page ↓
- Freshness: we automatically re-check this combination every week — this pair was last verified October 4, 2026. The Hydrangea and Imatinib records this page draws on were last updated July 10, 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.
About Hydrangea
What is Hydrangea?
- Kidney and bladder stones
- Urinary tract complaints
- Enlarged prostate symptoms
- Mild diuretic (increasing urine)
- Bladder infections (traditional use)
Hydrangea root has a long history in folk medicine, mainly for urinary and kidney stone complaints, but there is very little modern human research to confirm it works for any condition. Because safety data are limited and large amounts may be harmful, it is best to talk with a pharmacist or doctor before using it.
Hydrangea arborescens · Hydrangeaceae · Root and rhizome (underground stem) · Dried root, tincture, liquid extract, capsules, tea
An interaction check asks whether these two react with each other — it does not ask whether Hydrangea is a good idea for someone in your situation. Here is what our Hydrangea record says about it on its own.
Hydrangea: dosing
There is no well-established or standardized dose for hydrangea, because it has not been studied carefully in people. Traditional preparations used the dried root as a tea or tincture, but reliable, specific amounts are not available.If you choose to use a product, follow the directions on the label and do not exceed them.
From our Hydrangea monograph — the full record covers uses, side effects and every documented interaction.
About Imatinib
What Is Imatinib Used For?
Brand name: Gleevec
Imatinib treats a range of blood cancers and solid tumors. It is used for newly diagnosed and previously treated Philadelphia chromosome positive chronic myeloid leukemia (Ph+ CML) in adults and children, Philadelphia chromosome positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia (Ph+ ALL) in adults and children, myelodysplastic/myeloproliferative diseases (MDS/MPD) linked to certain gene changes, aggressive systemic mastocytosis (ASM), hypereosinophilic syndrome (HES) and/or chronic eosinophilic leukemia (CEL), dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP, a type of skin tumor), and Kit-positive gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) — including after surgical removal.
All of these uses are supported by the tablet form (Gleevec, Imatinib, Imatinib Mesylate) and the oral solution (Imkeldi). The same full set of indications applies across products, but every product-specific instruction should be followed as directed by your prescriber.
Most-Reported Side Effects for Imatinib
From FAERS, the FDA’s public side-effect reporting system (41,418 reports, all brands). Reports are voluntary and are not proof the drug caused the effect.
Other Drugs & Hydrangea
Browse every other medication we’ve checked against Hydrangea — both the ones with a known interaction and the ones without. Select any drug for the full detail.
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1 interaction
No interaction 2,828 drugs checked — show the list
We also checked Hydrangea against these medications and found no known interaction in our sources. Open any page to confirm.
- Apixaban ›
- Levothyroxine ›
- Amlodipine ›
- Methylphenidate ›
- Warfarin ›
- Ivermectin ›
- Abemaciclib ›
- Testosterone ›
- Losartan Potassium ›
- Sertraline ›
- Acetaminophen ›
- Rosuvastatin ›
- Aspirin ›
- Metoprolol ›
- Escitalopram ›
- Clopidogrel ›
- Atorvastatin ›
- Rivaroxaban ›
- Isotretinoin ›
- Tirzepatide ›
- Ibuprofen ›
- Warfarin Sodium ›
- Levothyroxine, Liothyronine ›
- Amlodipine Besylate ›
- Docusate ›
- Methamphetamine ›
- Amitriptyline ›
- Prednisone ›
- Metformin ›
- Tadalafil ›
- Lisdexamfetamine ›
- Semaglutide ›
- Hydroxyurea ›
- Valacyclovir ›
- Amphetamine ›
- Sumatriptan ›
- Propranolol ›
- Methotrexate ›
- Lisinopril ›
- Amoxicillin ›
- Bupropion ›
- Fluoxetine ›
- Azithromycin ›
- Doxycycline ›
- Pregabalin ›
- Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine ›
- Gabapentin ›
- Dextroamphetamine ›
- Naproxen ›
- Lamotrigine ›
- Bendamustine ›
- Quetiapine ›
- Clonazepam ›
- Acyclovir ›
- Buspirone ›
- Duloxetine ›
- Omeprazole ›
- Letrozole ›
- Citalopram ›
- Methylene Blue ›
Showing the 60 most looked-up of 2,828 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Hydrangea list.
Hydrangea References
The 1 references that drive our Hydrangea 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.
- Newall CA, Anderson LA, Philpson JD. Herbal Medicine: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals. London, UK: The Pharmaceutical Press, 1996.
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.
Taking Hydrangea and Imatinib Together: Common Questions
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