Drug & supplement interaction

Rauwolscine + Acetaminophen, Doxylamine, Pseudoephedrine

Acetaminophen, Doxylamine, Pseudoephedrine brand name: Ex Strength Tylenol Sinus Nighttime.

Moderate Interaction
The bottom line Moderate

Acetaminophen, Doxylamine, Pseudoephedrine falls into 2 drug categories that Rauwolscine can interact with; the most serious is rated moderate. Theoretically, taking rauwolscine with seizure threshold lowering drugs might increase the risk of adverse convulsant effects.

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SeverityModerate
LikelihoodPossible
Interactions2
EvidenceD
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Rauwolscine and Acetaminophen, Doxylamine, Pseudoephedrine

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

Why Are There 2 Interactions?

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

Moderate

SEIZURE THRESHOLD LOWERING DRUGS

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Why this applies to Acetaminophen, Doxylamine, Pseudoephedrine

Acetaminophen, Doxylamine, Pseudoephedrine falls under SEIZURE THRESHOLD LOWERING DRUGS — the group Rauwolscine interacts with.

Theoretically, taking rauwolscine with seizure threshold lowering drugs might increase the risk of adverse convulsant effects.
In animal research, intraperitoneal rauwolscine lowered the seizure threshold level of the drug metrazol.
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 thing to know about this combo. This nighttime sinus product contains pseudoephedrine, a decongestant that's a stimulant in its own right, and rauwolscine is also a stimulant. The interaction on file is mostly theoretical: in animal studies, rauwolscine made it easier to trigger seizures. The concern is that stacking two stimulating ingredients could, in theory, nudge that seizure risk a bit higher in sensitive people.

Realistically, what you're more likely to feel is the everyday overlap of two stimulants: a racing or pounding heart, higher blood pressure, jitteriness, trouble sleeping (even with the sedating doxylamine fighting it), and anxiety. The evidence here is weak (lab and animal only), so I don't want to alarm you, but if you have a seizure history, heart issues, or anxiety, please run this by your pharmacist or doctor first.

References
  1. Aziz TA, Hussain SA, Mahwi TO, Ahmed ZA, Rahman HS, Rasedee A. The efficacy and safety of Ginkgo biloba extract as an adjuvant in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients ineffectively managed with metformin: a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial.
Moderate

STIMULANT DRUGS

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Acetaminophen, Doxylamine, Pseudoephedrine also falls under STIMULANT DRUGS.

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

The part of this combo product I'd watch with rauwolscine is the pseudoephedrine, which is itself a stimulant decongestant. Rauwolscine also has stimulant-like activity (it can bump up norepinephrine, one of your body's own 'go' signals). Stacking the two could add up, so the concern is more of the same: a faster heartbeat, higher blood pressure, jitteriness, trouble sleeping, or feeling anxious or wired.

I want to be honest about the strength of this, though. It's based mainly on animal and lab research, so it's theoretical rather than well proven in people. The acetaminophen and doxylamine aren't really the issue here. If you have any heart concerns, high blood pressure, or anxiety, please check with your pharmacist or doctor before combining these.

References
  1. Aziz TA, Hussain SA, Mahwi TO, Ahmed ZA, Rahman HS, Rasedee A. The efficacy and safety of Ginkgo biloba extract as an adjuvant in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients ineffectively managed with metformin: a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial.

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, Doxylamine, Pseudoephedrine one above is among them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.

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See Every Supplement That Interacts With Acetaminophen, Doxylamine, Pseudoephedrine

This page covers Rauwolscine only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Acetaminophen, Doxylamine, Pseudoephedrine page lists 225 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.

The most serious there right now: Activated Charcoal (major), Asarabacca (major), Beer (major), Ephedra (major) and Henbane (major).

By severity: 11 major · 173 moderate · 41 minor.

From our pharmacist’s overview on the Acetaminophen, Doxylamine, Pseudoephedrine page

“You're taking three medicines with Extra Strength Tylenol Sinus Nighttime (acetaminophen, doxylamine, and pseudoephedrine), so its supplement list runs long, 225 ingredients, and I'd want you genuinely careful here. Eleven carry a major rating; start there.”

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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, Doxylamine, Pseudoephedrine 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:

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Where Rauwolscine and Acetaminophen, Doxylamine, Pseudoephedrine 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 25%

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

29 days ago today
Medication Acetaminophen, Doxylamine, Pseudoephedrine
Top half

#1,268 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 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.

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2,153No known interaction
Moderate

676 interactions

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

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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 Rauwolscine and Acetaminophen, Doxylamine, Pseudoephedrine Together: Common Questions

Can you take Rauwolscine with Acetaminophen, Doxylamine, Pseudoephedrine?
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 Rauwolscine and Acetaminophen, Doxylamine, Pseudoephedrine?
Acetaminophen, Doxylamine, Pseudoephedrine belongs to more than one drug category, and Rauwolscine 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 Rauwolscine and Acetaminophen, Doxylamine, Pseudoephedrine 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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