Drug & supplement interaction

Lactobacillus Jensenii + Phentermine

Phentermine brand names: Adipex-P, Fastin, T Diet, Phentride, Obenix, and others.

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 Lactobacillus Jensenii and Phentermine 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.

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Interaction report

Lactobacillus Jensenii and Phentermine

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 Phentermine and Lactobacillus Jensenii 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.

Lactobacillus Jensenii safety at a glance

Lactobacillus Jens... overall Use caution Generally considered low risk for healthy people, but supplement evidence is limited and quality varies.
Pregnancy Use caution Not well studied as a supplement in pregnancy; speak with your doctor before using.
Breastfeeding Use caution Little safety data exists for use while breastfeeding; check with your doctor first.

Safety guidance is general; always confirm with your pharmacist or doctor for your situation.

Still wondering about combining Phentermine and Lactobacillus Jensenii? Ask Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS directly ›
How we checked

Why No Interaction Is Listed for Phentermine

Interactions in our licensed database are recorded against drug classes, not just single drug names. Phentermine is filed under 2 classifications — stimulant drugs, oral drugs. Lactobacillus Jensenii has documented interactions with 1 drug class — the most serious being antibiotic drugs (moderate) — and none of Phentermine’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

Lactobacillus Jensenii Does Interact With Other Medications

Lactobacillus Jensenii has 182 moderate known drug interactions in our database — Phentermine isn’t one of them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.

Moderate 182 No known interaction 2,648 (incl. Phentermine)
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What to actually watch for

What Lactobacillus Jensenii Itself Has Been Linked To

This is not an interaction — nothing below involves Phentermine. It is the side-effect record for Lactobacillus Jensenii on its own, from the licensed Natural Medicines monograph. If something new turns up after you add Lactobacillus Jensenii, this list is the first place to look. One entry is worth acting on rather than waiting out — marked below.

  • A higher chance of infection Worth acting on Additional detail

    “Since Lactobacillus jensenii preparations contain live and active microorganisms, there is some concern that they might cause pathogenic infection in some patients. L. jensenii has been isolated in cases of bacteremia, sepsis, prostate abscess, perinephric abscess, endocarditis, and pulmonary septic emboli.”

    Lactobacillus Jensenii · Natural Medicines adverse-effect record, reported in sepsis.

    5 sources cited
    1. 107543. Rossi F, Amadoro C, Gasperi M, Colavita G. Lactobacilli infection case reports in the last three years and safety implications. Nutrients. 2022;14(6):1178. PubMed
    2. 110917. Ranchal P, Gupta R, Goldberg R, A Lobo S, Pascual A, El Khoury MY. Penicillin-sensitive Lactobacillus jensenii bacteremia. Am J Ther 2021;28(2):e250-e252. PubMed
    3. 110918. Grazioli-Gauthier L, Rigamonti E, Leo LA, Martinetti Lucchini G, Lo Priore E, Bernasconi E. Lactobacillus jensenii mitral valve endocarditis: Case report, literature review and new perspectives. IDCases 2022;27:e01401. PubMed
    4. 110920. Toprak NU, Bozan T, Yilmaz S, Buyukbayrak EE, Tigen ET. Polymicrobial bacteremia due to Lactobacillus jensenii and Veillonella montpellierensis in a pregnant patient; case report and review of literature. Anaerobe 2022;75:102576. PubMed
    5. 110921. Chazan B, Raz R, Shental Y, Sprecher H, Colodner R. Bacteremia and pyelonephritis caused by Lactobacillus jensenii in a patient with urolithiasis. Isr Med Assoc J 2008;10(2):164-5.

Everything above comes from the Natural Medicines adverse-effect record for Lactobacillus Jensenii — expand a row for the licensed statement it rests on. We read the ADVERSE REACTIONS section of Phentermine’s FDA label too, and the two lists don’t meaningfully overlap — which is why no Phentermine column appears here.

From our Q&A

Questions About Lactobacillus Jensenii or Phentermine

These are real questions from readers, answered by the pharmacists at HelloPharmacist — written by a person, not generated from a database. Each one covers Lactobacillus Jensenii or Phentermine, not necessarily both, but if one is close to what you were about to ask it will usually go further than a database entry can:

Not quite your question? Ask our pharmacists directly — it is free, there is no account required, and answers usually come back within 24 hours.

Everything else you take

See Every Supplement That Interacts With Phentermine

This page covers Lactobacillus Jensenii only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Phentermine page lists 61 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.

The most serious there right now: Activated Charcoal (major), Ephedra (major), Peyote (major), Rauvolfia Vomitoria (major) and Sida Cordifolia (major).

By severity: 5 major · 43 moderate · 13 minor.

From our pharmacist’s overview on the Phentermine page

“Ephedra is the pairing I most want anyone taking phentermine (Adipex-P) to know about. Phentermine is itself a stimulant appetite suppressant that raises heart rate and blood pressure, and ephedra piles the same cardiovascular strain on top of it.”

Reviewed by 2 · Jul 18, 2026

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How much people look this up

Where Lactobacillus Jensenii and Phentermine 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 Lactobacillus Jensenii
Steady interest

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

29 days ago today
Medication Phentermine
Top 25%

#330 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 Lactobacillus Jensenii reference on this page ↓
  • Freshness: we automatically re-check this combination every week — this pair was last verified September 20, 2026. The Lactobacillus Jensenii and Phentermine 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.
Data structure & sourcing designed and verified by .
Supplement

About Lactobacillus Jensenii

What is Lactobacillus Jensenii?

  • Vaginal health
  • Maintaining healthy vaginal flora
  • Bacterial vaginosis support
  • Yeast infection support
  • General probiotic use

Lactobacillus jensenii is one of the natural 'good' bacteria found in a healthy vagina, and it is sometimes added to probiotic products marketed for vaginal health. While its role in the body is well recognized, there is only limited human research on taking it as a supplement, so the benefits are not proven. Talk with your pharmacist or doctor before using it, especially if you have a weakened immune system.

Lactobacillus jensenii · Lactobacillaceae · Whole live bacteria (probiotic strain) · Capsules, vaginal suppositories, multi-strain probiotic blends, powders

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

Lactobacillus Jensenii: dosing

There is no official or standardized dose for Lactobacillus jensenii. Probiotic amounts are often measured in colony-forming units (CFUs), and products vary widely.The best approach is to follow the directions on the product label and not exceed the recommended amount.

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

Read the full Lactobacillus Jensenii monograph & all interactions
Medication

About Phentermine

What Is Phentermine Used For?

Brand names: Adipex-P, Fastin, T Diet, Phentride, Obenix, Pbc Phentride, Pbw Phentride, Phentrol #3, Ionamin, Phentrol #6, Phentrol #2, Phentrol #5, Phentrol, Obermine, Phentermine, Suprenza

Phentermine is approved as a short-term addition to a weight-loss program — not a standalone treatment. It is used alongside reduced-calorie eating, increased physical activity, and behavior changes to help manage obesity in adults whose body mass index (BMI) is 30 kg/m² or higher, or 27 kg/m² or higher when other risk factors such as controlled high blood pressure, diabetes, or high cholesterol (hyperlipidemia) are also present.

All available phentermine products — including Adipex-P, Lomaira, and various generic capsules and tablets — share this same FDA-approved use. Lomaira tablets are specifically dosed to be taken three times daily before meals, while other formulations are generally taken once daily. Treatment is intended to last only a few weeks.

See full Phentermine drug information
Keep checking

Other Drugs & Lactobacillus Jensenii

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

0Major
182Moderate
0Minor
2,647No known interaction
182 Moderate 2,647 No interaction
Moderate

182 interactions

Showing 60 of 182 moderate interactions — see all 182 on the Lactobacillus Jensenii page.

No interaction 2,647 drugs checked — show the list

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

Showing the 60 most looked-up of 2,647 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Lactobacillus Jensenii list.

See the full Lactobacillus Jensenii interactions page
See every supplement checked against Phentermine, ranked by severity
Evidence & sources

Lactobacillus Jensenii References

The 6 references that drive our Lactobacillus Jensenii 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. Pierce A. The American Pharmaceutical Association Practical Guide to Natural Medicines. New York: The Stonesong Press, 1999:19.
  2. Rossi F, Amadoro C, Gasperi M, Colavita G. Lactobacilli infection case reports in the last three years and safety implications. Nutrients. 2022;14(6):1178. PubMed
  3. Ranchal P, Gupta R, Goldberg R, A Lobo S, Pascual A, El Khoury MY. Penicillin-sensitive Lactobacillus jensenii bacteremia. Am J Ther 2021;28(2):e250-e252. PubMed
  4. Grazioli-Gauthier L, Rigamonti E, Leo LA, Martinetti Lucchini G, Lo Priore E, Bernasconi E. Lactobacillus jensenii mitral valve endocarditis: Case report, literature review and new perspectives. IDCases 2022;27:e01401. PubMed
  5. Toprak NU, Bozan T, Yilmaz S, Buyukbayrak EE, Tigen ET. Polymicrobial bacteremia due to Lactobacillus jensenii and Veillonella montpellierensis in a pregnant patient; case report and review of literature. Anaerobe 2022;75:102576. PubMed
  6. Chazan B, Raz R, Shental Y, Sprecher H, Colodner R. Bacteremia and pyelonephritis caused by Lactobacillus jensenii in a patient with urolithiasis. Isr Med Assoc J 2008;10(2):164-5.

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 Lactobacillus Jensenii and Phentermine Together: Common Questions

Is it safe to take Lactobacillus Jensenii with Phentermine?
We do not list a known interaction between Lactobacillus Jensenii and Phentermine. 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.
How was the Lactobacillus Jensenii and Phentermine combination checked?
Interactions in our licensed database are recorded against drug classes. Phentermine is filed under 2 classifications, and Lactobacillus Jensenii has documented interactions with 1 drug class — none of Phentermine'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 Lactobacillus Jensenii interact with any other medications?
Yes. Lactobacillus Jensenii has 182 documented drug interactions in our database — Phentermine 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 Phentermine interact with any supplements?
Yes. Phentermine has documented interactions with 61 supplements in our database — Lactobacillus Jensenii is not one of them. The Phentermine 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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