Mugwort + Perampanel
Perampanel brand name: Fycompa.
We found no known interaction between Mugwort and Perampanel 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.
Mugwort and Perampanel
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 Perampanel and Mugwort 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.
Worth understanding: our licensed dataset holds no drug-interaction record for Mugwort at all — not against Perampanel, and not against any other medication we track. This verdict therefore rests on the absence of any recorded data, not on research that looked at this combination and found nothing. We cannot rule an interaction out.
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.
Mugwort safety at a glance
Pregnancy & breastfeeding ratings are from Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — the full detail is in the Special populations card below. Safety guidance is general; always confirm with your pharmacist or doctor for your situation.
Mugwort in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
When used orally. Mugwort is said to be an abortifacient and a menstrual and uterine stimulant.
DISCLAIMER: This tool is intended for informational purposes only, and should not be interpreted as specific medical advice. Patients should consult with a qualified healthcare provider before making decisions about therapies and/or health conditions.© 2026 Therapeutic Research Center
What Perampanel Is Prescribed For, and What Mugwort Has Been Studied For
These two come up together because they touch the same health topic — not because they do the same job. Perampanel is a prescription medicine with approved uses on its FDA label. Mugwort is a supplement: what follows is what researchers have looked at it for, and how strong that evidence is.
Perampanel is prescribed for: Perampanel — available as Fycompa and in generic forms — is used to treat partial-onset seizures (seizures that start in one area of the brain) in patients with epilepsy aged 4 years and older. Both the tablet and oral suspension forms carry this indication. Perampanel tablets and oral suspension are also approved as add-on (adjunctive) therapy for primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures (grand mal seizures involving the whole brain at once) in patients with epilepsy aged 12 years and older. Fycompa oral suspension and tablet share both indications.
Mugwort has been studied for:
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Epilepsy studied, not established Mugwort has been studied for this. Natural Medicines rates the evidence: Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate Read what the research shows
Mugwort for epilepsy
Although there has been interest in using oral mugwort for epilepsy, there is insufficient reliable information about the clinical effects of mugwort for this purpose.
Effectiveness ratings and the research summaries above are the verbatim record from the Natural Medicines database, which grades evidence from “Effective” down to “Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate”. A rating below the top of that scale means researchers have looked at it — not that it works, and never that it can stand in for a prescribed medicine. Do not stop or replace Perampanel on your own; if you are taking Mugwort for the same health topic, tell your prescriber, especially if the medicine is being adjusted to a target.
See Every Supplement That Interacts With Perampanel
This page covers Mugwort only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Perampanel page lists 230 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), Gamma-hydroxybutyrate (ghb) (major) and Grapefruit (major).
By severity: 9 major · 175 moderate · 46 minor.
From our pharmacist’s overview on the Perampanel page
“Perampanel (Fycompa) is a seizure medicine that already causes drowsiness and dizziness on its own, which is why I treat this list of 230 interacting supplements with real care. Most entries do one of two things: they add to its sedating effect, as alcohol and kava do, or they change how the liver handles it.”
Reviewed by 2 · Jul 18, 2026
Taking Mugwort as Part of a Dietary Supplement Product? Check It for Interactions
We hold 87 real supplement products containing Mugwort, each one broken down to its full ingredient list — and combination products often carry several ingredients besides Mugwort. Even though Mugwort itself has no known interaction with Perampanel, another ingredient on your label might. Find your product and we’ll check every ingredient on its label:
Where Mugwort and Perampanel 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.
#720 of 1,452 supplements looked up here in the last 7 days
#2,103 of 2,830 medications looked up here in the last 7 days
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 Mugwort reference on this page ↓
- Freshness: we automatically re-check this combination every week — this pair was last verified September 20, 2026. The Mugwort and Perampanel records this page draws on were last updated July 11, 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.
About Mugwort
What is Mugwort?
- Digestive upset and poor appetite
- Menstrual discomfort
- Sleep support and vivid dreaming
- Used in moxibustion (traditional Chinese medicine)
- Mild anxiety or relaxation
Mugwort is a traditional herb used for digestion, menstrual issues, and sleep, but there is very little high-quality human research to confirm these uses. It is closely related to ragweed and can trigger allergic reactions, and it should be avoided in pregnancy. Talk with your pharmacist or doctor before using it.
Artemisia vulgaris · Asteraceae · Leaves, flowering tops, and root; sometimes essential oil · Tea, capsules, tincture, dried herb, essential oil, and moxa (used in moxibustion)
An interaction check asks whether these two react with each other — it does not ask whether Mugwort is a good idea for someone in your situation. Here is what our Mugwort record says about it on its own.
Mugwort: dosing
There is no well-established, standardized dose for mugwort. The amount in teas, capsules, and tinctures varies a lot between products.If you choose to use mugwort, follow the directions on the product label and do not exceed them. Avoid swallowing the concentrated essential oil.
From our Mugwort monograph — the full record covers uses, side effects and every documented interaction.
About Perampanel
What Is Perampanel Used For?
Brand name: Fycompa
Perampanel — available as Fycompa and in generic forms — is used to treat partial-onset seizures (seizures that start in one area of the brain) in patients with epilepsy aged 4 years and older. Both the tablet and oral suspension forms carry this indication.
Perampanel tablets and oral suspension are also approved as add-on (adjunctive) therapy for primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures (grand mal seizures involving the whole brain at once) in patients with epilepsy aged 12 years and older. Fycompa oral suspension and tablet share both indications.
Most-Reported Side Effects for Perampanel
From FAERS, the FDA’s public side-effect reporting system (7,532 reports, all brands). Reports are voluntary and are not proof the drug caused the effect.
Other Drugs & Mugwort
Browse every other medication we’ve checked against Mugwort — both the ones with a known interaction and the ones without. Select any drug for the full detail.
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No interaction 2,829 drugs checked — show the list
We also checked Mugwort against these medications and found no known interaction in our sources. Open any page to confirm.
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Showing the 60 most looked-up of 2,829 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Mugwort list.
Mugwort References
The 7 references that drive our Mugwort 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.
- Blumenthal M, ed. The Complete German Commission E Monographs: Therapeutic Guide to Herbal Medicines. Trans. S. Klein. Boston, MA: American Botanical Council, 1998.
- McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R, Goldberg A, eds. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, LLC 1997.
- Borghesan F, Mistrello G, Amato S, Giuffrida MG, Villalta D, Asero R. Mugwort-fennel-allergy-syndrome associated with sensitization to an allergen homologous to Api g 5. Eur Ann Allergy Clin Immunol. 2013;45(4):130-7.
- Kim SH, Lee SM, Park HW, et al. Chinese bellflower root anaphylaxis: IgE-binding components and cross-reactivity with mugwort and birch. Korean J Intern Med. 2009;24(3):279-82. PubMed
- Silva R, Lopes C, Castro E, et al. Anaphylaxis to mango fruit and crossreactivity with Artemisia vulgaris pollen. J Investig Allergol Clin Immunol. 2009;19(5):420-2.
- Rodrigues-Alves R, Pregal A, Pereira-Santos MC, et al. Anaphylaxis to pine nut: cross-reactivity to Artemisia vulgaris? Allergol Immunopathol (Madr). 2008;36(2):113-6. PubMed
- Di Lorenzo C, Ferretti F, Moro E, et al. Identification and quantification of thujone in a case of poisoning due to repeated ingestion of an infusion of Artemisia vulgaris L. J Food Sci. 2018;83(8):2257-2264.
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.
Taking Mugwort and Perampanel Together: Common Questions
Is it safe to take Mugwort with Perampanel?
Are Mugwort and Perampanel used for the same thing?
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