Osha + Guanabenz Acetate
Guanabenz Acetate brand name: Wytensin.
We found no known interaction between Osha and Guanabenz Acetate 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.
Osha and Guanabenz Acetate
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 Guanabenz Acetate and Osha 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 Osha at all — not against Guanabenz Acetate, 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.
Osha 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.
Osha in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
When used orally. Osha has been used to stimulate menstruation and is reported to have abortifacient activity; contraindicated.
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
See Every Supplement That Interacts With Guanabenz Acetate
This page covers Osha only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Guanabenz Acetate page lists 137 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.
The most serious there right now: Activated Charcoal (major), American Hellebore (major), American Mistletoe (major), Tyramine (major) and Adrafinil (moderate).
By severity: 4 major · 112 moderate · 21 minor.
From our pharmacist’s overview on the Guanabenz Acetate page
“Guanabenz acetate (Wytensin) is an older blood pressure medicine, and the 137 supplements on file call for genuine vigilance, beginning with the four rated major. Two are toxic plants that can strain the heart or swing pressure hard, one is tyramine, found in aged cheeses and cured meats, which fights the drug's effect, and one is acti…”
Reviewed by 2 · Jul 18, 2026
Taking Osha as Part of a Dietary Supplement Product? Check It for Interactions
We hold 336 real supplement products containing Osha, each one broken down to its full ingredient list — and combination products often carry several ingredients besides Osha. Even though Osha itself has no known interaction with Guanabenz Acetate, another ingredient on your label might. Find your product and we’ll check every ingredient on its label:
Where Osha and Guanabenz Acetate 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.
#466 of 1,452 supplements looked up here in the last 7 days
#1,804 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 Osha reference on this page ↓
- Freshness: we automatically re-check this combination every week — this pair was last verified September 20, 2026. The Osha and Guanabenz Acetate 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 Osha
What is Osha?
- Cough and sore throat
- Respiratory infections and colds
- Immune support
- Digestive upset
- Bronchitis and congestion
Osha is a root from a wild mountain plant native to the western United States and Mexico, traditionally used by Native American and Hispanic communities for coughs, colds, and sore throats. Solid human research is lacking, so its benefits remain unproven, and it should be avoided during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Talk to your pharmacist or doctor before trying it.
Ligusticum porteri · Apiaceae · Root · Tea, tincture, capsules, lozenges, chewed raw root
An interaction check asks whether these two react with each other — it does not ask whether Osha is a good idea for someone in your situation. Here is what our Osha record says about it on its own.
Osha: dosing
There is no established standard dose for osha. The right amount depends on the form (tea, tincture, capsule, or lozenge) and the product's strength.If you choose to use osha, follow the directions on the product label and do not exceed them.
From our Osha monograph — the full record covers uses, side effects and every documented interaction.
About Guanabenz
What Is Guanabenz Used For?
Brand name: Wytensin
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Guanabenz is used to treat high blood pressure. It is in a class of medications called centrally acting alpha2A-adrenergic receptor agonists. Guanabenz works by decreasing your heart rate and relaxing the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily through the body.
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High blood pressure is a common condition and when not treated, can cause damage to the brain, heart, blood vessels, kidneys and other parts of the body. Damage to these organs may cause heart disease, a heart attack, heart failure, stroke, kidney failure, loss of vision, and other problems. In addition to taking medication, making lifestyle changes will also help to control your blood pressure. These changes include eating a diet that is low in fat and salt, maintaining a healthy weight, exercising at least 30 minutes most days, not smoking, and using alcohol in moderation.
Other Drugs & Osha
Browse every other medication we’ve checked against Osha — 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 Osha against these medications and found no known interaction in our sources. Open any page to confirm.
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- Acetaminophen, Codeine ›
- Levothyroxine, Liothyronine ›
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- Omeprazole ›
- Letrozole ›
- Methylene Blue ›
- Duloxetine ›
- Buspirone ›
- Citalopram ›
Showing the 60 most looked-up of 2,829 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Osha list.
Osha References
The 2 references that drive our Osha 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.
- McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R, Goldberg A, eds. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, LLC 1997.
- Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions. 2nd ed. Sandy, OR: Eclectic Medical Publications, 1998.
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.
Guanabenz Acetate Is Linked to Lower Levels of One Nutrient
Natural Medicines records Guanabenz Acetate as a medicine that can lower these. This is not an interaction with Osha — it is a separate effect of the medicine, and it is a reason some people are advised to supplement rather than to avoid one:
Read the full Guanabenz Acetate nutrient depletion report ›
Depletion records come from the licensed Natural Medicines database. Do not start a supplement on the strength of this page — ask your pharmacist or doctor whether it applies to you.
Taking Osha and Guanabenz Acetate Together: Common Questions
Is it safe to take Osha with Guanabenz Acetate?
Does Guanabenz Acetate interact with any supplements?
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