Drug & supplement interaction

Indigo Pulchra + Acarbose

Acarbose brand names: Precose, Prandase, Glucobay.

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

Indigo Pulchra has a moderate interaction with Acarbose. Theoretically, indigo pulchra might lower blood glucose levels and might have additive effects when used with antidiabetes drugs.

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SeverityModerate
LikelihoodPossible
EvidenceD
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Interaction report

Indigo Pulchra and Acarbose

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

Moderate

ANTIDIABETES DRUGS

Why this applies to Acarbose

Acarbose falls under ANTIDIABETES DRUGS — the group Indigo Pulchra interacts with.

Theoretically, indigo pulchra might lower blood glucose levels and might have additive effects when used with antidiabetes drugs. This might increase the risk of hypoglycemia in some patients. Monitor blood glucose levels closely. Some antidiabetes drugs include glimepiride (Amaryl), glyburide (DiaBeta, Glynase PresTab, Micronase), insulin, metformin (Glucophage), pioglitazone (Actos), rosiglitazone (Avandia), and others.
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 honest situation: Indigo Pulchra isn't something we can find in any trustworthy herbal or scientific reference, so we don't actually know what's in it or how it behaves in the body. The only concern on file is a theoretical one, based on lab or animal data, suggesting it might lower blood sugar on its own.

If that's true, pairing it with acarbose (Precose) could add up and push your blood sugar lower than expected. Acarbose alone rarely causes low blood sugar, but combined with other glucose-lowering things you might notice shakiness, sweating, or lightheadedness. One quirk: if you do go low while on acarbose, treat it with plain glucose tablets, since acarbose slows the breakdown of table sugar. Please check with your pharmacist before combining these.

Contact Dr. Brian directly if you have additional questions on this interaction
References
  1. Tanko Y, Abdelaziz MM, Adelaiye AB, Fatihu MY, Musa KY. Effects of Hydromethanolic leaves extract of Indigofera pulchra on blood glucose levels of normoglycemic and alloxan-induced diabetic Wistar rats. International Journal of Applied Research in Natural
  2. Tanko Y, Mabrouk MA, Adelaiye AB, Fatihu MY, and Musa KY. Anti-diabetic and some haematological effects of ethylacetate and n-butanol fractions of Indigofera pulchra extract on alloxan-induced diabetic Wistar rats. J Endocrinol Diabetes. 2011; 2(1): 1-7.

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

Indigo Pulchra Also Interacts With Other Medications

Indigo Pulchra has 85 moderate known drug interactions in our database — the Acarbose one above is one of them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.

Moderate 85 No known interaction 2,745 (incl. Acarbose)
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Questions About Indigo Pulchra or Acarbose

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Everything else you take

See Every Supplement That Interacts With Acarbose

This page covers Indigo Pulchra only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Acarbose page lists 281 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.

The most serious there right now: Activated Charcoal (major), Beer (major), Siberian Cocklebur (major), Wine (major) and Acai (moderate).

By severity: 4 major · 240 moderate · 37 minor.

From our pharmacist’s overview on the Acarbose page

“Acarbose (Precose, Glucobay) is taken with meals to blunt the blood sugar rise after eating, and its supplement list calls for genuine care, starting with the four major-rated entries: heavy alcohol and the herb Siberian cocklebur can strain the liver alongside acarbose, while activated charcoal can soak up oral drugs and cut what reac…”

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

We hold 9 real supplement products containing Indigo Pulchra, each one broken down to its full ingredient list — and combination products often carry several ingredients besides Indigo Pulchra. Your product may carry other ingredients that interact with Acarbose too, on top of Indigo Pulchra — 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 Indigo Pulchra and Acarbose 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 Indigo Pulchra
Steady interest

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

29 days ago today
Medication Acarbose
Steady interest

#1,590 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 Indigo Pulchra

What is Indigo Pulchra?

Indigo Pulchra is not a plant or supplement that we can find in any reliable scientific or herbal reference. Because we cannot confirm what it is, what it contains, or whether it is safe, we cannot responsibly describe its uses or dosing. If you have a product with this name, talk to a pharmacist before using it.

Read the full Indigo Pulchra monograph & all interactions
Medication

About Acarbose

What Is Acarbose Used For?

Brand names: Precose, Prandase, Glucobay

Acarbose tablets are used to help control blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes. They are always used together with a proper diet and regular exercise — not as a replacement for them.

Acarbose can be used on its own or combined with other diabetes medicines such as sulfonylureas, insulin, or metformin to get better blood sugar control.

See full Acarbose drug information
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Other Drugs & Indigo Pulchra

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

0Major
85Moderate
0Minor
2,744No known interaction
85 Moderate 2,744 No interaction
Moderate

85 interactions

Showing 60 of 85 moderate interactions — see all 85 on the Indigo Pulchra page.

No interaction 2,744 drugs checked — show the list

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

Showing the 60 most looked-up of 2,744 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Indigo Pulchra list.

See the full Indigo Pulchra interactions page
See every supplement checked against Acarbose, 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 Indigo Pulchra and Acarbose Together: Common Questions

Can you take Indigo Pulchra with Acarbose?
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 Indigo Pulchra and Acarbose 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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