Myrtle + Octreotide
Octreotide brand names: Sandostatin, Mycapssa.
We found no known interaction between Myrtle and Octreotide 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. Additionally, although there is no interaction, the label for Octreotide states a food rule worth keeping to, and the two are separately associated with some of the same side effects, which would make a new symptom harder to attribute to one or the other.
Myrtle and Octreotide
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 Octreotide and Myrtle 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 Myrtle at all — not against Octreotide, 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.
Myrtle 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.
Myrtle in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
When used orally; avoid using.
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
Some Octreotide Products Have a Food Rule — Myrtle Should Not Break It
At least one FDA label for a product containing Octreotide says to take it on an empty stomach. Most supplements — Myrtle included — are taken with a meal, so the easy mistake is swallowing both together at breakfast. Where that rule applies, keep Octreotide on its own and move Myrtle to a meal later in the day.
This may not be true of your version. Food instructions belong to the product, not the ingredient: two Octreotide products can carry different directions, and extended-release forms often differ from immediate-release ones. The label we read is quoted below — check the directions on your own box or bottle, or ask your pharmacist, for how to take the exact product you were given.
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Take MYCAPSSA orally with a glass of water on an empty stomach, at least 1 hour before a meal or at least 2 hours after a meal ( 2.1 ).
From the Dosage and Administration section of the FDA label we read for Octreotide — where that label names a specific product, the instruction is that product's. Read the label on DailyMed ›
A food rule is not an interaction — it is about how much of the medicine you absorb. The directions that came with your own product, and your pharmacist, outrank anything on this page.
What Octreotide Is Prescribed For, and What Myrtle Has Been Studied For
These two come up together because they touch the same health topic — not because they do the same job. Octreotide is a prescription medicine with approved uses on its FDA label. Myrtle is a supplement: what follows is what researchers have looked at it for, and how strong that evidence is.
Octreotide is prescribed for: Octreotide injection (available as Sandostatin, BYNFEZIA Pen, and other octreotide acetate injection products) is used to lower abnormally high growth hormone and IGF-1 levels in acromegaly, and to reduce the severe diarrhea and flushing associated with metastatic carcinoid tumors and the profuse watery diarrhea caused by VIPomas (vasoactive intestinal peptide-secreting tumors). Mycapssa, the oral delayed-release capsule, is approved specifically for long-term maintenance treatment of acromegaly in patients who have already responded to and tolerated treatment with octreotide or lanreotide injections. It is not indicated for carcinoid tumors or VIPomas.
Myrtle has been studied for:
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Diarrhea studied, not established Myrtle has been studied for this. Natural Medicines rates the evidence: Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate Read what the research shows
Myrtle for diarrhea
Although there has been interest in using oral myrtle for diarrhea, there is insufficient reliable information about the clinical effects of myrtle 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 Octreotide on your own; if you are taking Myrtle for the same health topic, tell your prescriber, especially if the medicine is being adjusted to a target.
See Every Supplement That Interacts With Octreotide
This page covers Myrtle only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Octreotide page lists 30 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.
The most serious there right now: Activated Charcoal (major), Adrafinil (moderate), Cannabidiol (cbd) (moderate), Cannabinol (cbn) (moderate) and Cannabis (moderate).
By severity: 1 major · 19 moderate · 10 minor.
From our pharmacist’s overview on the Octreotide page
“Take this page with genuine care if you use octreotide (Sandostatin injections or Mycapssa capsules) for acromegaly or hormone-secreting tumors, since steady drug levels are what keep symptoms suppressed. Of the 30 ingredients on file, one rates major, activated charcoal, which can pull octreotide out of circulation and blunt its effec…”
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Taking Myrtle as Part of a Dietary Supplement Product? Check It for Interactions
We hold 33 real supplement products containing Myrtle, each one broken down to its full ingredient list — and combination products often carry several ingredients besides Myrtle. Even though Myrtle itself has no known interaction with Octreotide, another ingredient on your label might. Find your product and we’ll check every ingredient on its label:
Where Myrtle and Octreotide 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.
#774 of 1,452 supplements looked up here in the last 7 days
#2,390 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 Myrtle reference on this page ↓
- Freshness: we automatically re-check this combination every week — this pair was last verified September 20, 2026. The Myrtle and Octreotide 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.
About Myrtle
What is Myrtle?
- Coughs and respiratory congestion
- Digestive upset
- Antimicrobial and wound care
- Skin conditions
- Urinary complaints
Myrtle (Myrtus communis) is a Mediterranean shrub used traditionally for respiratory, digestive, and skin complaints. Modern research is mostly limited to laboratory and small studies, so its benefits in people are not well proven. Use cautiously, follow product labels, and talk to your pharmacist or doctor first—especially since the essential oil should never be swallowed.
Myrtus communis · Myrtaceae · Leaves, berries, flowers, and essential oil · Tea, capsules, extracts, essential oil, topical preparations
An interaction check asks whether these two react with each other — it does not ask whether Myrtle is a good idea for someone in your situation. Here is what our Myrtle record says about it on its own.
Myrtle: dosing
There is no well-established standard dose for myrtle. Amounts used in traditional practice and studies vary widely depending on the form—tea, extract, capsule, or oil.Because products differ in strength and quality, the safest approach is to follow the directions on the product label and not exceed them.
From our Myrtle monograph — the full record covers uses, side effects and every documented interaction.
About Octreotide
What Is Octreotide Used For?
Brand names: Sandostatin, Mycapssa
Octreotide injection (available as Sandostatin, BYNFEZIA Pen, and other octreotide acetate injection products) is used to lower abnormally high growth hormone and IGF-1 levels in acromegaly, and to reduce the severe diarrhea and flushing associated with metastatic carcinoid tumors and the profuse watery diarrhea caused by VIPomas (vasoactive intestinal peptide-secreting tumors).
Mycapssa, the oral delayed-release capsule, is approved specifically for long-term maintenance treatment of acromegaly in patients who have already responded to and tolerated treatment with octreotide or lanreotide injections. It is not indicated for carcinoid tumors or VIPomas.
Other Drugs & Myrtle
Browse every other medication we’ve checked against Myrtle — both the ones with a known interaction and the ones without. Select any drug for the full detail.
No drugs match “”.
No interaction 2,829 drugs checked — show the list
We also checked Myrtle against these medications and found no known interaction in our sources. Open any page to confirm.
- Apixaban ›
- Levothyroxine ›
- Amlodipine ›
- Warfarin ›
- Methylphenidate ›
- Sertraline ›
- Abemaciclib ›
- Testosterone ›
- Ivermectin ›
- Losartan Potassium ›
- Acetaminophen ›
- Aspirin ›
- Metoprolol ›
- Escitalopram ›
- Rosuvastatin ›
- Clopidogrel ›
- Rivaroxaban ›
- Atorvastatin ›
- Docusate ›
- Ibuprofen ›
- Tirzepatide ›
- Methamphetamine ›
- Warfarin Sodium ›
- Tadalafil ›
- Valacyclovir ›
- Sumatriptan ›
- Hydroxyurea ›
- Prednisone ›
- Semaglutide ›
- Metformin ›
- Propranolol ›
- Lisdexamfetamine ›
- Amitriptyline ›
- Methotrexate ›
- Isotretinoin ›
- Amoxicillin ›
- Lisinopril ›
- Amlodipine Besylate ›
- Amphetamine ›
- Bupropion ›
- Bendamustine ›
- Fluoxetine ›
- Doxycycline ›
- Azithromycin ›
- Pregabalin ›
- Acyclovir ›
- Gabapentin ›
- Lamotrigine ›
- Dextroamphetamine ›
- Levothyroxine, Liothyronine ›
- Quetiapine ›
- Naproxen ›
- Clonazepam ›
- Acetaminophen, Codeine ›
- Omeprazole ›
- Letrozole ›
- Duloxetine ›
- Citalopram ›
- Buspirone ›
- Methylene Blue ›
Showing the 60 most looked-up of 2,829 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Myrtle list.
Myrtle References
The 3 references that drive our Myrtle 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.
- Gruenwald J, Brendler T, Jaenicke C. PDR for Herbal Medicines. 1st ed. Montvale, NJ: Medical Economics Company, Inc., 1998.
- Salmanian M, Shirbeigi L, Hashem-Dabaghian F, et al. The Effects of Myrtle (Myrtus communis) and Clindamycin Topical Solution in the Treatment of Mild to Moderate Acne Vulgaris: A Comparative Split-Face Study. J Pharmacopuncture 2020;23(4):220-229.
- Paknejad MS, Eftekhari K, Rahimi R, Vigeh M, Naghizadeh A, Karimi M. Myrtle (Myrtus communis L.) fruit syrup for gastroesophageal reflux disease in children: A double-blind randomized clinical trial. Phytother Res 2021;35(11):6369-6376.
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 Myrtle and Octreotide Together: Common Questions
Is it safe to take Myrtle with Octreotide?
Do Myrtle and Octreotide have any of the same side effects?
Should I take Myrtle and Octreotide at the same time of day?
Are Myrtle and Octreotide used for the same thing?
Does Octreotide interact with any supplements?
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