Drug & supplement interaction

K2/spice + Aminophylline, Amobarbital, Ephedrine

Aminophylline, Amobarbital, Ephedrine brand name: Amesec.

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

K2/spice has a moderate interaction with Aminophylline, Amobarbital, Ephedrine. Theoretically, K2/spice might increase or decrease the effectiveness of anticonvulsant drugs.

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SeverityModerate
LikelihoodPossible
EvidenceD
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Interaction report

K2/spice and Aminophylline, Amobarbital, Ephedrine

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

Moderate

ANTICONVULSANTS

Why this applies to Aminophylline, Amobarbital, Ephedrine

Aminophylline, Amobarbital, Ephedrine falls under ANTICONVULSANTS — the group K2/spice interacts with.

Theoretically, K2/spice might increase or decrease the effectiveness of anticonvulsant drugs.
Some animal research suggests that certain types of synthetic cannabinoids found in some K2/spice products can potentiate the effects of anticonvulsants. However, seizures have also been reported with inhalation of K2/spice.
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

First, the most important thing: K2/Spice is not a real supplement. It is plant material sprayed with man-made synthetic cannabinoids that vary wildly from batch to batch. It has triggered seizures, dangerous heart rhythms, and deaths, so it should never be used. The combination here was studied as part of a seizure-medicine category, but this particular product (Amesec) is an old mix of theophylline-type, barbiturate, and ephedrine ingredients.

The concern is mostly theoretical and based on animal data. In theory, K2/Spice could either strengthen or weaken seizure protection, and it has actually caused seizures on its own. Layer that on top of ephedrine (a stimulant that races the heart) and a barbiturate (a sedative), and the effects become truly unpredictable. Please don't use K2/Spice, and talk with your pharmacist or doctor.

Contact Dr. Brian directly if you have additional questions on this interaction
References
  1. Davidson C, Opacka-Juffry J, Arevalo-Martin A, Garcia-Ovejero D, Molina-Holgado E, Molina-Holgado F. Spicing up pharmacology: a review of synthetic cannabinoids from structure to adverse events. Adv Pharmacol 2017;80:135-68. PubMed
  2. Tait RJ, Caldicott D, Mountain D, Hill SL, Lenton S. A systematic review of adverse events arising from the use of synthetic cannabinoids and their associated treatment. Clin Toxicol (Phila) 2016;54(1):1-13. PubMed

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

K2/spice Also Interacts With Other Medications

K2/spice has 207 moderate known drug interactions in our database — the Aminophylline, Amobarbital, Ephedrine one above is one of them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.

Moderate 207 No known interaction 2,623 (incl. Aminophylline, Amobarbital, Ephedrine)
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Everything else you take

See Every Supplement That Interacts With Aminophylline, Amobarbital, Ephedrine

This page covers K2/spice only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Aminophylline, Amobarbital, Ephedrine page lists 151 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.

The most serious there right now: 1,4-butanediol (major), Activated Charcoal (major), Beer (major), Black Tea (major) and Caffeine (major).

By severity: 21 major · 108 moderate · 22 minor.

From our pharmacist’s overview on the Aminophylline, Amobarbital, Ephedrine page

“Amesec is an unusual mix, a sedative barbiturate (amobarbital) plus the stimulant ephedrine and the asthma drug aminophylline, so its interaction list pulls hard in both directions and deserves real care, with 21 of the 151 ingredients rated major. The most everyday hazard is caffeine.”

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How much people look this up

Where K2/spice and Aminophylline, Amobarbital, Ephedrine 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 K2/spice
Steady interest

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

29 days ago today
Medication Aminophylline, Amobarbital, Ephedrine
Top 5%

#103 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 K2/spice

What is K2/spice?

  • Recreational drug ('legal high')
  • Marijuana substitute
  • Mood or perception changes
  • Sometimes used to avoid drug testing

K2/Spice is NOT a herbal supplement — it is plant material sprayed with man-made synthetic cannabinoid chemicals. It is dangerous, unpredictable, and has caused seizures, heart problems, psychosis, and deaths, so it should not be used.

Read the full K2/spice monograph & all interactions
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Other Drugs & K2/spice

Browse every other medication we’ve checked against K2/spice — both the ones with a known interaction and the ones without. Select any drug for the full detail.

0Major
207Moderate
0Minor
2,622No known interaction
207 Moderate 2,622 No interaction
Moderate

207 interactions

Showing 60 of 207 moderate interactions — see all 207 on the K2/spice page.

No interaction 2,622 drugs checked — show the list

We also checked K2/spice against these medications and found no known interaction in our sources. Open any page to confirm.

Showing the 60 most looked-up of 2,622 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full K2/spice list.

See the full K2/spice interactions page
See every supplement checked against Aminophylline, Amobarbital, Ephedrine, 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 K2/spice and Aminophylline, Amobarbital, Ephedrine Together: Common Questions

Can you take K2/spice with Aminophylline, Amobarbital, Ephedrine?
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 K2/spice and Aminophylline, Amobarbital, Ephedrine 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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