Drug & supplement interaction

Levilactobacillus Brevis + Tadalafil

Tadalafil brand names: Cialis, Tadliq.

No Known Interaction
The bottom line No known interaction

We found no known interaction between Levilactobacillus Brevis and Tadalafil 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

Levilactobacillus Brevis and Tadalafil

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 Tadalafil and Levilactobacillus Brevis 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.

Levilactobacillus Brevis safety at a glance

Levilactobacillus... overall Use caution Generally well tolerated in healthy people, but people who are seriously ill or immunocompromised should be cautious.
Pregnancy Use caution Not enough reliable safety data; talk to your doctor before using during pregnancy.
Breastfeeding Use caution Limited data on use while breastfeeding; check with your doctor or pharmacist first.

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

Still wondering about combining Tadalafil and Levilactobacillus Brevis? Ask Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS directly ›
How we checked

Why No Interaction Is Listed for Tadalafil

Interactions in our licensed database are recorded against drug classes, not just single drug names. Tadalafil is filed under 5 classifications — including phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors, vasodilators, cytochrome p450 3a4 (cyp3a4) substrates. Levilactobacillus Brevis has documented interactions with 1 drug class — the most serious being antibiotic drugs (moderate) — and none of Tadalafil’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

Levilactobacillus Brevis Does Interact With Other Medications

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

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What to actually watch for

What Levilactobacillus Brevis Itself Has Been Linked To

This is not an interaction — nothing below involves Tadalafil. It is the side-effect record for Levilactobacillus Brevis on its own, from the licensed Natural Medicines monograph. If something new turns up after you add Levilactobacillus Brevis, 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 Levilactobacillus brevis preparations contain live and active microorganisms, there is some concern that they might cause pathogenic infection in some patients. Some lactobacilli species have been isolated in cases of bacteremia, sepsis, splenic abscess, endocarditis, necrotizing fasciitis, pancreatic necrosis, and meningoencephalitis.”

    Levilactobacillus Brevis · Natural Medicines adverse-effect record, reported in sepsis.

    1 source 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
  • Diarrhea / Nausea Additional detail

    “Orally, taking Levilactobacillus brevis has rarely caused nausea, abdominal fullness, or mild diarrhea, in clinical research.”

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

    2 sources cited
    1. 110959. Tasli L, Mat C, De Simone C, Yazici H. Lactobacilli lozenges in the management of oral ulcers of Behçet's syndrome. Clin Exp Rheumatol. 2006;24(5 Suppl 42):S83-6.
    2. 110962. Silva NLNV, Della Bona A, Cardoso M, et al. Lactobacillus brevis CD2 attenuates traumatic oral lesions induced by fixed orthodontic appliance: A randomized phase 2 trial. Orthod Craniofac Res. 2021;24(3):379-385.

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

From our Q&A

Questions About Levilactobacillus Brevis or Tadalafil

These are real questions from readers, answered by the pharmacists at HelloPharmacist — written by a person, not generated from a database. Each one covers Levilactobacillus Brevis or Tadalafil, 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 Tadalafil

This page covers Levilactobacillus Brevis only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Tadalafil page lists 144 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.

The most serious there right now: Activated Charcoal (major), American Mistletoe (major), Grapefruit (major), Hawthorn (major) and St. John's Wort (major).

By severity: 5 major · 98 moderate · 41 minor.

From our pharmacist’s overview on the Tadalafil page

“Grapefruit juice is the first thing to know about if you take tadalafil (Cialis, Tadliq). It blocks CYP3A4, the enzyme that clears the drug, so blood levels climb and side effects like a steep drop in blood pressure become more likely.”

Reviewed by 2 · Jul 18, 2026

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How much people look this up

Where Levilactobacillus Brevis and Tadalafil 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 Levilactobacillus Brevis
Steady interest

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

29 days ago today
Medication Tadalafil
Top 1%

#16 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 Levilactobacillus Brevis reference on this page ↓
  • Freshness: we automatically re-check this combination every week — this pair was last verified September 13, 2026. The Levilactobacillus Brevis and Tadalafil 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.
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Supplement

About Levilactobacillus Brevis

What is Levilactobacillus Brevis?

  • Digestive health
  • Gut microbiome support
  • Immune support
  • Oral and dental health
  • Vaginal health

Levilactobacillus brevis (formerly Lactobacillus brevis) is a lactic acid bacterium found in fermented foods like sauerkraut, pickles, and kimchi, and is used as a probiotic. Early research suggests possible benefits for gut and immune health, but strong human evidence is still limited. It is generally well tolerated in healthy people, but anyone with a weakened immune system or serious illness should talk to a doctor first.

Levilactobacillus brevis · Lactobacillaceae · Whole live bacteria (probiotic strain) · Capsules, tablets, powders, fermented foods, and combination probiotic products

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

Levilactobacillus Brevis: dosing

There is no official standardized dose for Levilactobacillus brevis. Probiotic amounts are usually measured in colony-forming units (CFU), and products vary widely in strength and strain.The best approach is to follow the directions on the product label. Doses are often taken once or twice daily, sometimes with food.

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

Read the full Levilactobacillus Brevis monograph & all interactions
Medication

About Tadalafil

What Is Tadalafil Used For?

Brand names: Cialis, Tadliq

Tadalafil tablets (including Cialis and generic tadalafil) are used to treat erectile dysfunction (ED), the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH — an enlarged prostate), or both conditions together. When used with the drug finasteride to start BPH treatment, this combination is recommended for up to 26 weeks.

Adcirca, Alyq (tablets), and Tadliq (oral suspension) are indicated specifically for pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH — high blood pressure in the lungs), to improve the ability to exercise.

Most-Reported Side Effects for Tadalafil

From FAERS, the FDA’s public side-effect reporting system (99,210 reports, all brands). Reports are voluntary and are not proof the drug caused the effect.

Dyspnea 11,917 reports
Headache 10,982 reports
Diarrhea 8,020 reports
Nausea 6,697 reports
Fatigue 6,080 reports
See full Tadalafil drug information
Keep checking

Other Drugs & Levilactobacillus Brevis

Browse every other medication we’ve checked against Levilactobacillus Brevis — 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
Moderate

182 interactions

Showing 60 of 182 moderate interactions — see all 182 on the Levilactobacillus Brevis page.

No interaction 2,647 drugs checked — show the list
Evidence & sources

Levilactobacillus Brevis References

The 4 references that drive our Levilactobacillus Brevis 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. Tasli L, Mat C, De Simone C, Yazici H. Lactobacilli lozenges in the management of oral ulcers of Behçet's syndrome. Clin Exp Rheumatol. 2006;24(5 Suppl 42):S83-6.
  4. Silva NLNV, Della Bona A, Cardoso M, et al. Lactobacillus brevis CD2 attenuates traumatic oral lesions induced by fixed orthodontic appliance: A randomized phase 2 trial. Orthod Craniofac Res. 2021;24(3):379-385.

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 Levilactobacillus Brevis and Tadalafil Together: Common Questions

Is it safe to take Levilactobacillus Brevis with Tadalafil?
We do not list a known interaction between Levilactobacillus Brevis and Tadalafil. 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 Levilactobacillus Brevis and Tadalafil combination checked?
Interactions in our licensed database are recorded against drug classes. Tadalafil is filed under 5 classifications, and Levilactobacillus Brevis has documented interactions with 1 drug class — none of Tadalafil'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 Levilactobacillus Brevis interact with any other medications?
Yes. Levilactobacillus Brevis has 182 documented drug interactions in our database — Tadalafil 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 Tadalafil interact with any supplements?
Yes. Tadalafil has documented interactions with 144 supplements in our database — Levilactobacillus Brevis is not one of them. The Tadalafil 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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