Drug & supplement interaction

Methoxylated Flavones + Fezolinetant

Fezolinetant brand name: Veozah.

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

Methoxylated Flavones has a moderate interaction with Fezolinetant. Some in vitro evidence suggests that methoxylated flavones might induce CYP1A2, possibly by increasing gene transcription.

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SeverityModerate
LikelihoodPossible
EvidenceD
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Interaction report

Methoxylated Flavones and Fezolinetant

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

Moderate

CYTOCHROME P450 1A2 (CYP1A2) SUBSTRATES

Why this applies to Fezolinetant

Fezolinetant falls under CYTOCHROME P450 1A2 (CYP1A2) SUBSTRATES — the group Methoxylated Flavones interacts with.

Some in vitro evidence suggests that methoxylated flavones might induce CYP1A2, possibly by increasing gene transcription. However, other in vitro research has not shown this effect. So far this interaction has not been reported in humans. Theoretically, concurrent use of methoxylated flavones and drugs metabolized by CYP1A2 might increase drug metabolism, decrease serum levels, and reduce effectiveness.
Some drugs metabolized by CYP1A2 include clozapine (Clozaril), cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril), fluvoxamine (Luvox), haloperidol (Haldol), imipramine (Tofranil), mexiletine (Mexitil), olanzapine (Zyprexa), Pentazocine (Talwin), propranolol (Inderal), tacrine (Cognex), theophylline (Slo-bid, Theo-Dur, others), zileuton (Zyflo), Zolmitriptan (Zomig), 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 situation with Veozah (fezolinetant), the once-daily pill used to calm hot flashes during menopause. Your body clears this medicine using an enzyme called CYP1A2. In some lab dish studies, methoxylated flavones from citrus peel appeared to speed that enzyme up, though other lab studies found nothing, and this has never actually been seen in real people.

Fezolinetant is not a prodrug, so if this effect happened, faster clearance could lower the drug level in your blood and make it work less well, meaning your hot flashes might creep back. Keep in mind this is theoretical only, and everyday citrus in food is very unlikely to matter compared with concentrated supplements. If you're considering a flavone supplement, just run it by your pharmacist or doctor first.

Contact Dr. Brian directly if you have additional questions on this interaction
References
  1. Middleton E, Kandaswami C, Theoharides TC. The effects of plant flavonoids on mammalian cells: implications for inflammation, heart disease, and cancer. Pharmacol Rev 2000;52:673-751. DOI
  2. Li Y, Ning J, Wang Y, et al. Drug interaction study of flavonoids toward CYP3A4 and their quantitative structure activity relationship (QSAR) analysis for predicting potential effects. Toxicol Lett. 2018 Sep 15;294:27-36. 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

Methoxylated Flavones Also Interacts With Other Medications

Methoxylated Flavones has 892 moderate known drug interactions in our database — the Fezolinetant one above is one of them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.

Moderate 892 No known interaction 1,938 (incl. Fezolinetant)
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See Every Supplement That Interacts With Fezolinetant

This page covers Methoxylated Flavones only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Fezolinetant page lists 130 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 Adrafinil (moderate).

By severity: 4 major · 95 moderate · 31 minor.

From our pharmacist’s overview on the Fezolinetant page

“The liver is the reason to be genuinely careful pairing supplements with fezolinetant (Veozah), the nonhormonal treatment for menopausal hot flashes. Fezolinetant carries its own liver-injury warnings and requires blood-test monitoring, and 38 of the 130 interacting ingredients on file can harm the liver themselves, adding a second str…”

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Where Methoxylated Flavones and Fezolinetant 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 Methoxylated Flavones
Top half

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

29 days ago today
Medication Fezolinetant
Top half

#852 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 Methoxylated Flavones

What is Methoxylated Flavones?

  • Antioxidant support
  • Circulation and blood vessel health
  • Anti-inflammatory support
  • Skin and aging support
  • General 'metabolism' or wellness blends

Methoxylated flavones (often called polymethoxyflavones) are a group of plant compounds, found mainly in citrus peel, that include substances like nobiletin and tangeretin. Lab and animal studies suggest possible antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, but solid human research is very limited, so their real-world benefits are unproven. Talk with a pharmacist or doctor before using them, especially if you take medicines or are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Read the full Methoxylated Flavones monograph & all interactions
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Other Drugs & Methoxylated Flavones

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

0Major
892Moderate
0Minor
1,937No known interaction
892 Moderate 1,937 No interaction
Moderate

892 interactions

Showing 60 of 892 moderate interactions — see all 892 on the Methoxylated Flavones page.

No interaction 1,937 drugs checked — show the list

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

Showing the 60 most looked-up of 1,937 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Methoxylated Flavones list.

See the full Methoxylated Flavones interactions page
See every supplement checked against Fezolinetant, 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 Methoxylated Flavones and Fezolinetant Together: Common Questions

Can you take Methoxylated Flavones with Fezolinetant?
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 Methoxylated Flavones and Fezolinetant 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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