Drug & supplement interaction

Rauwolscine + Acetaminophen, Dichlorophenazone, Isometheptane

Acetaminophen, Dichlorophenazone, Isometheptane brand name: Isocom.

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

Rauwolscine has a moderate interaction with Acetaminophen, Dichlorophenazone, Isometheptane. Theoretically, taking rauwolscine with stimulant drugs might increase the risk of adverse stimulant effects.

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SeverityModerate
LikelihoodPossible
EvidenceD
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Interaction report

Rauwolscine and Acetaminophen, Dichlorophenazone, Isometheptane

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

Moderate

STIMULANT DRUGS

Why this applies to Acetaminophen, Dichlorophenazone, Isometheptane

Acetaminophen, Dichlorophenazone, Isometheptane falls under STIMULANT DRUGS — the group Rauwolscine interacts with.

Theoretically, taking rauwolscine with stimulant drugs might increase the risk of adverse stimulant effects.
Rauwolscine has demonstrated stimulant effects in animal research.
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 piece to pay attention to in this combo product (Isocom): the isometheptene component. Isometheptene is a mild stimulant-type ingredient that narrows blood vessels to help relieve certain headaches, and it can nudge up your heart rate and blood pressure. Rauwolscine works on the body in a similar stimulating direction by raising norepinephrine. So stacking the two could, in theory, add up to more stimulant effects than either alone.

What that might feel like: a racing or pounding heartbeat, jitteriness, anxiety, or higher blood pressure. To be fair, this caution comes mostly from animal and lab data, not solid human studies, so it's more theoretical than proven. Still, if you have any heart issues or high blood pressure, please check with your pharmacist or doctor before pairing these.

Contact Dr. Brian directly if you have additional questions on this interaction
References
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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

Rauwolscine Also Interacts With Other Medications

Rauwolscine has 676 moderate known drug interactions in our database — the Acetaminophen, Dichlorophenazone, Isometheptane one above is one of them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.

Moderate 676 No known interaction 2,154 (incl. Acetaminophen, Dichlorophenazone, Isometheptane)
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See Every Supplement That Interacts With Acetaminophen, Dichlorophenazone, Isometheptane

This page covers Rauwolscine only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Acetaminophen, Dichlorophenazone, Isometheptane page lists 250 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.

The most serious there right now: 1,4-butanediol (major), Activated Charcoal (major), Asarabacca (major), Beer (major) and Ephedra (major).

By severity: 13 major · 196 moderate · 41 minor.

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

We hold 196 real supplement products containing Rauwolscine, each one broken down to its full ingredient list — and combination products often carry several ingredients besides Rauwolscine. Your product may carry other ingredients that interact with Acetaminophen, Dichlorophenazone, Isometheptane too, on top of Rauwolscine — and those would not show on this page. Find your product and we’ll check every ingredient on its label:

How much people look this up

Where Rauwolscine and Acetaminophen, Dichlorophenazone, Isometheptane 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 Rauwolscine
Top half

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

29 days ago today
Medication Acetaminophen, Dichlorophenazone, Isometheptane
Top 25%

#390 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 Rauwolscine

What is Rauwolscine?

  • Fat loss and weight management
  • Bodybuilding and physique support
  • Energy and stimulant effects
  • Athletic performance
  • Libido support

Rauwolscine (alpha-yohimbine) is a stimulant alkaloid closely related to yohimbine that is marketed mainly in fat-burning and pre-workout supplements. Human evidence for its benefits is very limited, and it can raise heart rate and blood pressure and cause anxiety, so it should be used with caution and is not recommended for people with heart conditions, anxiety, or during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

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

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

0Major
676Moderate
0Minor
2,153No known interaction
676 Moderate 2,153 No interaction
Moderate

676 interactions

Showing 60 of 676 moderate interactions — see all 676 on the Rauwolscine page.

No interaction 2,153 drugs checked — show the list

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

Showing the 60 most looked-up of 2,153 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Rauwolscine list.

See the full Rauwolscine interactions page
See every supplement checked against Acetaminophen, Dichlorophenazone, Isometheptane, 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.

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.

© 2021 Therapeutic Research Center, LLC

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Taking Rauwolscine and Acetaminophen, Dichlorophenazone, Isometheptane Together: Common Questions

Can you take Rauwolscine with Acetaminophen, Dichlorophenazone, Isometheptane?
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.
How serious is the Rauwolscine and Acetaminophen, Dichlorophenazone, Isometheptane 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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