Drug & supplement interaction

Phaseolus Vulgaris + Ursodiol

Ursodiol brand name: Actigall.

No Known Interaction
Medically reviewed by · Updated July 2026 · Pair last verified Sep 20, 2026
The bottom line No known interaction

We found no known interaction between Phaseolus Vulgaris and Ursodiol 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 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.

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Phaseolus Vulgaris and Ursodiol

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 Ursodiol and Phaseolus Vulgaris 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.

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.

Phaseolus Vulgaris safety at a glance

Phaseolus Vulgaris overall Use caution Beans are a safe food when cooked, but concentrated extracts have less safety data and may cause digestive upset.
Pregnancy Use caution Beans as food are fine, but concentrated extracts are not well studied in pregnancy, so avoid them unless your doctor approves.
Breastfeeding Use caution Beans as food are fine, but there is little data on concentrated extracts during breastfeeding, so use caution.

Safety guidance is general; always confirm with your pharmacist or doctor for your situation.

Still wondering about combining Ursodiol and Phaseolus Vulgaris? Ask Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS directly ›
How we checked

Why No Interaction Is Listed for Ursodiol

Interactions in our licensed database are recorded against drug classes, not just single drug names. Ursodiol is filed under a single classification — oral drugs. Phaseolus Vulgaris has documented interactions with 1 drug class — the most serious being antidiabetes drugs (moderate) — and none of Ursodiol’s classifications are among them.

Classification data comes from our licensed Natural Medicines dataset. A medication can belong to classes beyond those recorded there, so this describes how the check was run — it is not a safety guarantee.

Keep it in perspective

Phaseolus Vulgaris Does Interact With Other Medications

Phaseolus Vulgaris has 86 moderate known drug interactions in our database — Ursodiol isn’t one of them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.

Moderate 86 No known interaction 2,744 (incl. Ursodiol)
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What to actually watch for

No Interaction Found — But Data Suggests Phaseolus Vulgaris and Ursodiol May Share Several of the Same Side Effects

This is not an interaction. Neither one changes how your body handles the other, and nothing here says they react together. What our sources do show is that each has separately been linked to the effects below — so taking both can make those effects more likely to turn up, and harder to pin on one or the other if they do.

  • Bloating or gas / Constipation / Diarrhea / Vomiting / Nausea Additional detail

    Phaseolus Vulgaris

    “Orally, an extract of the Phaseolus vulgaris variety white kidney bean, as well as alpha-amylase inhibitors isolated from Phaseolus vulgaris, might cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, flatulence, constipation, satiety, and stomach pains. Also, white kidney bean extract, taken orally along with carob gum, may cause constipation, flatulence, soft stools, and reduced levels of vitamin B12 and folic acid.”

    Phaseolus Vulgaris · Natural Medicines adverse-effect record, reported in constipation.

    6 sources cited
    1. 11265. FDA Center for Food Safety and Nutrition. What are some of the questionable weight loss products? http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/qa-nut4.html. (Accessed 20 December 2003).
    2. 18223. Onakpoya I, Aldaas S, Terry R, Ernst E. The efficacy of Phaseolus vulgaris as a weight-loss supplement: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised clinical trials. Br J Nutr 2011;106:196-202.
    3. 29925. Boivin M, Flourie B, Rizza RA, Go VL, DiMagno EP. Gastrointestinal and metabolic effects of amylase inhibition in diabetics. Gastroenterology. 1988;94(2):387-94. PubMed
    4. 104874. Jalal SM, Alsultan AA, Alotaibi HH, Mary E, Alabdullatif AAI. Effect of Phaseolus vulgaris on urinary biochemical parameters among patients with kidney stones in Saudi Arabia. Nutrients. 2020 Oct 30;12(11):3346. PubMed
    5. 10633. Birketvedt GS, Travis A, Langbakk B, Florholmen JR. Dietary supplementation with bean extract improves lipid profile in overweight and obese subjects. Nutrition 2002;18:729-33.. PubMed
    6. 29916. Rodhouse JC, Haugh CA, Roberts D, Gilbert RJ. Red kidney bean poisoning in the UK: an analysis of 50 suspected incidents between 1976 and 1989. Epidemiol Infect 1990;105(3):485-91. PubMed

    Ursodiol

    Listed in the ADVERSE REACTIONS section of the FDA label for Ursodiol. Read the label on DailyMed ›

  • Stomach pain Additional detail

    Phaseolus Vulgaris

    Recorded for Phaseolus Vulgaris in the same Natural Medicines adverse-effect record shown under Bloating or gas / Constipation / Diarrhea / Vomiting / Nausea above.

    Ursodiol

    Listed in the ADVERSE REACTIONS section of the FDA label for Ursodiol. Read the label on DailyMed ›

Reported for Phaseolus Vulgaris but not commonly for Ursodiol: an allergic reaction, a severe allergic reaction, a skin rash and itching.

Effects for Ursodiol come from the ADVERSE REACTIONS section of its FDA label; effects for Phaseolus Vulgaris come from the Natural Medicines adverse-effect record, quoted above. Wording is matched across sources by our own clinical vocabulary, so treat this as a prompt to pay attention, not a diagnosis.

From our Q&A

Questions About Phaseolus Vulgaris or Ursodiol

These are real questions from readers, answered by the pharmacists at HelloPharmacist — written by a person, not generated from a database. Each one covers Phaseolus Vulgaris or Ursodiol, not necessarily both, but if one is close to what you were about to ask it will usually go further than a database entry can:

Not quite your question? Ask our pharmacists directly — it is free, there is no account required, and answers usually come back within 24 hours.

Everything else you take

See Every Supplement That Interacts With Ursodiol

This page covers Phaseolus Vulgaris only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Ursodiol page lists 17 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.

The most serious there right now: Activated Charcoal (major), Coffee Charcoal (moderate), European Mandrake (moderate), Glucomannan (moderate) and Guar Gum (moderate).

By severity: 1 major · 7 moderate · 9 minor.

From our pharmacist’s overview on the Ursodiol page

“Ursodiol (Actigall) has to be absorbed to do its job, whether that job is dissolving gallstones or protecting a liver with primary biliary cholangitis, and all 17 supplements on this page can interfere with exactly that. I'd treat these pairings with genuine care.”

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How much people look this up

Where Phaseolus Vulgaris and Ursodiol 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 Phaseolus Vulgaris
Steady interest

#1,005 of 1,452 supplements looked up here in the last 7 days

29 days ago today
Medication Ursodiol
Top half

#1,100 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.

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 Phaseolus Vulgaris reference on this page ↓
  • Freshness: we automatically re-check this combination every week — this pair was last verified September 20, 2026. The Phaseolus Vulgaris and Ursodiol 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.
Data structure & sourcing designed and verified by .
Supplement

About Phaseolus Vulgaris

What is Phaseolus Vulgaris?

  • Weight management
  • Carbohydrate ('starch') blocking
  • Blood sugar support
  • General nutrition and fiber

Phaseolus vulgaris, the common bean, is widely eaten as food, and a concentrated white bean extract is marketed as a 'carb blocker' for weight loss. Some small studies suggest it may modestly reduce starch digestion, but the evidence for meaningful weight loss is limited and mixed. Talk to your pharmacist or doctor before using it as a supplement, and remember beans must be cooked thoroughly because raw or undercooked beans can be toxic.

Phaseolus vulgaris · Fabaceae · Seeds (beans), bean pods, and extracts of the seed · Capsules, tablets, powder, standardized white bean extract ('Phase 2'), whole beans as food

An interaction check asks whether these two react with each other — it does not ask whether Phaseolus Vulgaris is a good idea for someone in your situation. Here is what our Phaseolus Vulgaris record says about it on its own.

Phaseolus Vulgaris: dosing

There is no official standardized dose of Phaseolus vulgaris extract for weight loss or any other use. Products vary widely in strength and in how they are standardized (for example, by amount of alpha-amylase inhibitor activity).The safest approach is to follow the directions on the product label and not exceed them. Extract is usually taken shortly before starchy meals. Beans as food can simply be enjoyed as part of a balanced diet.

From our Phaseolus Vulgaris monograph — the full record covers uses, side effects and every documented interaction.

Read the full Phaseolus Vulgaris monograph & all interactions
Medication

About Ursodiol

What Is Ursodiol Used For?

Brand name: Actigall

Ursodiol capsules (including Reltone, Ursolign, and generic ursodiol capsules) are used to dissolve certain types of gallstones — specifically small, non-calcified cholesterol stones — in people who cannot have or prefer not to have gallbladder surgery. Capsules are also used to prevent gallstones from forming in people who are losing weight rapidly.

Ursodiol tablets — including Urso 250, Urso Forte, and generic ursodiol tablets — are indicated for the treatment of primary biliary cholangitis (PBC), a chronic liver disease that damages the bile ducts inside the liver.

Most-Reported Side Effects for Ursodiol

From FAERS, the FDA’s public side-effect reporting system (21,651 reports, all brands). Reports are voluntary and are not proof the drug caused the effect.

Pruritus 1,299 reports
Diarrhea 1,223 reports
Fatigue 1,093 reports
Nausea 1,062 reports
Fever 990 reports
See full Ursodiol drug information
Keep checking

Other Drugs & Phaseolus Vulgaris

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

0Major
86Moderate
0Minor
2,743No known interaction
86 Moderate 2,743 No interaction
Moderate

86 interactions

Showing 60 of 86 moderate interactions — see all 86 on the Phaseolus Vulgaris page.

No interaction 2,743 drugs checked — show the list

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

Showing the 60 most looked-up of 2,743 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Phaseolus Vulgaris list.

See the full Phaseolus Vulgaris interactions page
See every supplement checked against Ursodiol, ranked by severity
Evidence & sources

Phaseolus Vulgaris References

The 11 references that drive our Phaseolus Vulgaris 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.

  1. Gruenwald J, Brendler T, Jaenicke C. PDR for Herbal Medicines. 1st ed. Montvale, NJ: Medical Economics Company, Inc., 1998.
  2. Birketvedt GS, Travis A, Langbakk B, Florholmen JR. Dietary supplementation with bean extract improves lipid profile in overweight and obese subjects. Nutrition 2002;18:729-33.. PubMed
  3. FDA Center for Food Safety and Nutrition. What are some of the questionable weight loss products? http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/qa-nut4.html. (Accessed 20 December 2003).
  4. Onakpoya I, Aldaas S, Terry R, Ernst E. The efficacy of Phaseolus vulgaris as a weight-loss supplement: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised clinical trials. Br J Nutr 2011;106:196-202.
  5. Rodhouse JC, Haugh CA, Roberts D, Gilbert RJ. Red kidney bean poisoning in the UK: an analysis of 50 suspected incidents between 1976 and 1989. Epidemiol Infect 1990;105(3):485-91. PubMed
  6. Spiewak R, Dutkiewicz J. Occupational contact dermatitis to Phaseolus vulgaris in a farmer - a case report. Ann Agric Environ Med 2000;7(1):55-9.
  7. Tjokroprawiro A, Pikir BS, Budhiarta AA, et al. Metabolic effects of onion and green beans on diabetic patients. Tohoku J Exp Med 1983;141 Suppl:671-6. PubMed
  8. Boivin M, Flourie B, Rizza RA, Go VL, DiMagno EP. Gastrointestinal and metabolic effects of amylase inhibition in diabetics. Gastroenterology. 1988;94(2):387-94. PubMed
  9. Ionescu-Tirgoviste, C., Popa, E., Mirodon, Z., Simionescu, M., and Mincu, I. [The effect of a plant mixture on the metabolic equilibrium in patients with type-2 diabetes mellitus]. Rev.Med Interna Neurol.Psihiatr.Neurochir.Dermatovenerol.Med Interna 1989
  10. He S, Simpson BK, Sun H, et al. Phaseolus vulgaris lectins: a systematic review of characteristics and health implications. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2015 Oct 19:0. PubMed
  11. Jalal SM, Alsultan AA, Alotaibi HH, Mary E, Alabdullatif AAI. Effect of Phaseolus vulgaris on urinary biochemical parameters among patients with kidney stones in Saudi Arabia. Nutrients. 2020 Oct 30;12(11):3346. PubMed

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.

Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Taking Phaseolus Vulgaris and Ursodiol Together: Common Questions

Is it safe to take Phaseolus Vulgaris with Ursodiol?
We do not list a known interaction between Phaseolus Vulgaris and Ursodiol. That does not guarantee the combination is risk-free, so confirm with your pharmacist or doctor — especially if you take other medications or have a health condition.
Do Phaseolus Vulgaris and Ursodiol have any of the same side effects?
Yes — our sources link each of them separately to 6 of the same effects. That is not an interaction: neither changes how your body handles the other. It does mean that if one of those effects turns up, it can be harder to tell which one is behind it. They are listed on this page with the source behind each.
How was the Phaseolus Vulgaris and Ursodiol combination checked?
Interactions in our licensed database are recorded against drug classes. Ursodiol is filed under 1 classification, and Phaseolus Vulgaris has documented interactions with 1 drug class — none of Ursodiol's classifications are among them. A medication can belong to classes beyond those recorded in our dataset, so this describes how the check was run rather than guaranteeing safety.
Does Phaseolus Vulgaris interact with any other medications?
Yes. Phaseolus Vulgaris has 86 documented drug interactions in our database — Ursodiol is simply not one of them. If you take anything else, it is worth checking each one; they are all listed on this page.
Does Ursodiol interact with any supplements?
Yes. Ursodiol has documented interactions with 17 supplements in our database — Phaseolus Vulgaris is not one of them. The Ursodiol interaction page linked on this page lists every one, ranked by severity.

Written and reviewed by the HelloPharmacist editorial staff. Our editorial policy

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