Drug & supplement interaction

Oolong Tea + Isopropamide, Prochlorperazine

Isopropamide, Prochlorperazine brand name: Combid.

Minor Interaction
The bottom line Minor

Oolong Tea has a minor interaction with Isopropamide, Prochlorperazine. Theoretically, phenothiazines might increase the levels and adverse effects of caffeine in oolong tea.

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SeverityMinor
LikelihoodPossible
EvidenceD
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Oolong Tea and Isopropamide, Prochlorperazine

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

Minor

PHENOTHIAZINES

Why this applies to Isopropamide, Prochlorperazine

Isopropamide, Prochlorperazine falls under PHENOTHIAZINES — the group Oolong Tea interacts with.

Theoretically, phenothiazines might increase the levels and adverse effects of caffeine in oolong tea.
Oolong tea contains caffeine. Phenothiazines can reduce the metabolism of caffeine by inhibiting cytochrome P450 1A2 (CYP1A2).
Severity Minor 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 gist: Combid contains prochlorperazine, which belongs to the phenothiazine family. These medicines can slow down a liver enzyme called CYP1A2, and that same enzyme is what your body uses to clear caffeine. So when you sip oolong tea while taking this drug, the caffeine may hang around a bit longer than usual.

In practical terms, you might notice more of caffeine's usual effects, like jitteriness, a faster or pounding heartbeat, trouble sleeping, or feeling wired. To be clear, this is rated a minor interaction and is based only on lab-type evidence, not real patient studies, so for most people a normal cup or two won't be a big deal. If you drink a lot of caffeine or feel extra sensitive, mention it to your pharmacist or doctor.

References
  1. Wojcikowski, J. and Daniel, W. A. Perazine at therapeutic drug concentrations inhibits human cytochrome P450 isoenzyme 1A2 (CYP1A2) and caffeine metabolism--an in vitro study. Pharmacol Rep. 2009;61(5):851-858. PubMed
  2. Daniel, W. A., Syrek, M., Rylko, Z., and Kot, M. Effects of phenothiazine neuroleptics on the rate of caffeine demethylation and hydroxylation in the rat liver. Pol.J Pharmacol 2001;53(6):615-621.

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

Oolong Tea Also Interacts With Other Medications

Oolong Tea has 8 major, 518 moderate, 125 minor known drug interactions in our database — the Isopropamide, Prochlorperazine one above is one of them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.

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See Every Supplement That Interacts With Isopropamide, Prochlorperazine

This page covers Oolong Tea only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Isopropamide, Prochlorperazine page lists 96 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.

The most serious there right now: Activated Charcoal (major), Henbane (major), Indian Snakeroot (major), Rauvolfia Vomitoria (major) and Scopolia (major).

By severity: 5 major · 67 moderate · 24 minor.

From our pharmacist’s overview on the Isopropamide, Prochlorperazine page

“Combid combines isopropamide, which quiets an overactive gut, with prochlorperazine, a phenothiazine used for nausea, and its interaction list warrants genuine care rather than a quick skim. Five of the 96 supplement ingredients on file carry a major rating.”

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Taking Oolong Tea as Part of a Dietary Supplement Product? Check It for Interactions

We hold 75 real supplement products containing Oolong Tea, each one broken down to its full ingredient list — and combination products often carry several ingredients besides Oolong Tea. Your product may carry other ingredients that interact with Isopropamide, Prochlorperazine too, on top of Oolong Tea — and those would not show on this page. Find your product and we’ll check every ingredient on its label:

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Where Oolong Tea and Isopropamide, Prochlorperazine 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 Oolong Tea
Steady interest

#1,104 of 1,452 supplements looked up here in the last 7 days

29 days ago today
Medication Isopropamide, Prochlorperazine
Steady interest

#1,538 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 Oolong Tea

What is Oolong Tea?

  • Weight management
  • Mental alertness and energy
  • Heart health
  • Blood sugar support
  • Antioxidant support

Oolong tea is a traditional partially oxidized tea made from the same plant as green and black tea, and it provides caffeine and plant antioxidants. As a beverage it is generally considered safe for most healthy adults in moderate amounts, but evidence for specific health benefits like weight loss or blood sugar control is limited. If you have heart, blood pressure, or caffeine-sensitivity concerns, talk with your pharmacist or doctor.

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Other Drugs & Oolong Tea

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

8Major
518Moderate
125Minor
2,178No known interaction
Major

8 interactions

Moderate

518 interactions

Showing 60 of 518 moderate interactions — see all 518 on the Oolong Tea page.

Minor

125 interactions

Showing 60 of 125 minor interactions — see all 125 on the Oolong Tea page.

No interaction 2,178 drugs checked — show the list
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 Oolong Tea and Isopropamide, Prochlorperazine Together: Common Questions

Can you take Oolong Tea with Isopropamide, Prochlorperazine?
There is only a minor interaction, which is usually not serious. Read the full details on this page and confirm with your pharmacist before combining them.
How serious is the Oolong Tea and Isopropamide, Prochlorperazine interaction?
We rate it Minor. This interaction is generally not clinically significant, but it remains worth noting and discussing with your pharmacist.

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