Drug & supplement interaction

Peppermint + Formoterol Fumarate, Glycopyrrolate

Formoterol Fumarate, Glycopyrrolate brand name: Bevespi Aerosphere.

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

Formoterol Fumarate, Glycopyrrolate falls into 2 drug categories that Peppermint can interact with; the most serious is rated moderate. Theoretically, peppermint might increase the levels of CYP2C19 substrates.

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SeverityModerate
LikelihoodPossible
Interactions2
EvidenceD
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Peppermint and Formoterol Fumarate, Glycopyrrolate

These two interact in 2 distinct ways. Each one is explained separately below.

Why Are There 2 Interactions?

Peppermint interacts with whole categories of medication. Formoterol Fumarate, Glycopyrrolate falls into 2 of those categories, so it can interact with Peppermint in 2 different ways. We’ve listed each one below — your overall risk is driven by the most serious of them (Moderate).

Moderate

CYTOCHROME P450 2C19 (CYP2C19) SUBSTRATES

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Why this applies to Formoterol Fumarate, Glycopyrrolate

Formoterol Fumarate, Glycopyrrolate falls under CYTOCHROME P450 2C19 (CYP2C19) SUBSTRATES — the group Peppermint interacts with.

Theoretically, peppermint might increase the levels of CYP2C19 substrates.
In vitro research shows that peppermint oil inhibits CYP2C19. So far, this interaction has not been reported in humans.
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 honest picture with Bevespi Aerosphere (formoterol plus glycopyrrolate) and peppermint. The concern on file is that peppermint oil might block a liver enzyme called CYP2C19, which could let drugs cleared by it build up a bit. The catch is that this is only seen in lab dish testing, never in actual people, so I'd put it low on your worry list.

On top of that, neither ingredient in your inhaler leans heavily on CYP2C19 to be cleared, so a real-world bump is unlikely. If levels did climb, formoterol's typical effects (a fast or pounding heartbeat, jitteriness, tremor) are what you'd watch for. To be safe, mention your peppermint use to your pharmacist or doctor.

Contact Dr. Brian directly if you have additional questions on this interaction
References
  1. Unger M, Frank A. Simultaneous determination of the inhibitory potency of herbal extracts on the activity of six major cytochrome P450 enzymes using liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry and automated online extraction. Rapid Commun Mass Spectrom 2004;1 PubMed
Moderate

CYTOCHROME P450 2C9 (CYP2C9) SUBSTRATES

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Formoterol Fumarate, Glycopyrrolate also falls under CYTOCHROME P450 2C9 (CYP2C9) SUBSTRATES.

Theoretically, peppermint might increase the levels of CYP2C9 substrates.
In vitro research shows that peppermint oil inhibits CYP2C9. So far, this interaction has not been reported in humans.
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 honest picture with Bevespi (formoterol and glycopyrrolate) and peppermint. In a lab dish, peppermint oil has been shown to slow down an enzyme called CYP2C9. The idea is that if you slow that enzyme, drugs it normally clears could build up a bit. The catch is this has only been seen in test tubes, never reported in real people, so it's very much a theoretical concern.

If levels did creep up, you might notice more of formoterol's usual effects, like a fast or pounding heartbeat, jitteriness, or shakiness, and possibly more dry mouth from the glycopyrrolate side. For most folks this is unlikely to be a real problem. Still, if you use peppermint oil regularly, it's worth a quick chat with your pharmacist or doctor.

Contact Dr. Brian directly if you have additional questions on this interaction
References
  1. Unger M, Frank A. Simultaneous determination of the inhibitory potency of herbal extracts on the activity of six major cytochrome P450 enzymes using liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry and automated online extraction. Rapid Commun Mass Spectrom 2004;1 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

Peppermint Also Interacts With Other Medications

Peppermint has 732 moderate, 65 minor known drug interactions in our database — the Formoterol Fumarate, Glycopyrrolate one above is among them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.

Moderate 732 Minor 65 No known interaction 2,033 (incl. Formoterol Fumarate, Glycopyrrolate)
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See Every Supplement That Interacts With Formoterol Fumarate, Glycopyrrolate

This page covers Peppermint only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Formoterol Fumarate, Glycopyrrolate page lists 129 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.

The most serious there right now: Henbane (major), Scopolia (major), 1,3-dmaa (moderate), Acacia Rigidula (moderate) and Active Hexose Correlated Compound (ahcc) (moderate).

By severity: 2 major · 106 moderate · 21 minor.

From our pharmacist’s overview on the Formoterol Fumarate, Glycopyrrolate page

“If you use Bevespi Aerosphere (formoterol and glycopyrrolate) for COPD, supplement choices deserve real care here, starting with the two entries rated major, henbane and scopolia. Glycopyrrolate already works by blocking acetylcholine, and both of those herbs carry atropine-like alkaloids that pile the same effects on top of it, meanin…”

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

We hold 1,980 real supplement products containing Peppermint, each one broken down to its full ingredient list — and combination products often carry several ingredients besides Peppermint. Your product may carry other ingredients that interact with Formoterol Fumarate, Glycopyrrolate too, on top of Peppermint — 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 Peppermint and Formoterol Fumarate, Glycopyrrolate 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 Peppermint
Top 10%

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

29 days ago today
Medication Formoterol Fumarate, Glycopyrrolate
Top 25%

#368 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.

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About Peppermint

What is Peppermint?

Peppermint
  • Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
  • Indigestion and gas
  • Nausea
  • Tension headache (topical oil)
  • Colds and congestion
  • Freshening breath

Peppermint is a popular herb with the best evidence supporting enteric-coated peppermint oil for easing IBS symptoms. It is generally well tolerated for most adults, but it can cause heartburn and is not recommended in concentrated oil form for infants and young children. Check with your pharmacist or doctor before using it regularly, especially during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Read the full Peppermint monograph & all interactions
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Other Drugs & Peppermint

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

0Major
732Moderate
65Minor
2,032No known interaction
732 Moderate 65 Minor 2,032 No interaction
Moderate

732 interactions

Showing 60 of 732 moderate interactions — see all 732 on the Peppermint page.

Minor

65 interactions

Showing 60 of 65 minor interactions — see all 65 on the Peppermint page.

No interaction 2,032 drugs checked — show the list

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

Showing the 60 most looked-up of 2,032 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Peppermint list.

See the full Peppermint interactions page
See every supplement checked against Formoterol Fumarate, Glycopyrrolate, 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.

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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 Peppermint and Formoterol Fumarate, Glycopyrrolate Together: Common Questions

Can you take Peppermint with Formoterol Fumarate, Glycopyrrolate?
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.
Why are there 2 interactions listed for Peppermint and Formoterol Fumarate, Glycopyrrolate?
Formoterol Fumarate, Glycopyrrolate belongs to more than one drug category, and Peppermint interacts with each of those categories a little differently. We list every one so nothing is missed — your overall risk is driven by the most serious of them.
How serious is the Peppermint and Formoterol Fumarate, Glycopyrrolate 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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