Rauwolscine + Aspirin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide
Aspirin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide brand name: Ascriptin Codeine #3.
Aspirin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide falls into 3 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.
Read the full interaction reportRauwolscine and Aspirin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide
These two interact in 3 distinct ways. Each one is explained separately below.
Why Are There 3 Interactions?
Rauwolscine interacts with whole categories of medication. Aspirin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide falls into 3 of those categories, so it can interact with Rauwolscine in 3 different ways. We’ve listed each one below — your overall risk is driven by the most serious of them (Moderate).
SEIZURE THRESHOLD LOWERING DRUGS
1 of 3Why this applies to Aspirin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide
Aspirin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide falls under SEIZURE THRESHOLD LOWERING DRUGS — the group Rauwolscine interacts with.
In animal research, intraperitoneal rauwolscine lowered the seizure threshold level of the drug metrazol.
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.
This combination product mostly works through aspirin (pain and inflammation), codeine (an opioid pain reliever), and two antacids that soothe the stomach. The piece that matters for rauwolscine is the codeine. Opioids like codeine can, at higher doses, slightly lower the brain's resistance to seizures. Rauwolscine is a yohimbine-like stimulant that ramps up norepinephrine, and in animal lab work it nudged the seizure threshold down too.
So the theory is that stacking the two could make a seizure marginally more likely, especially if you have epilepsy or another risk factor. Keep in mind this is weak, animal-only evidence, not something proven in people. Still, since rauwolscine can also spike heart rate and anxiety, it is worth a quick chat with your pharmacist or doctor before combining them.
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CYTOCHROME P450 2D6 (CYP2D6) SUBSTRATES
2 of 3Aspirin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide also falls under CYTOCHROME P450 2D6 (CYP2D6) SUBSTRATES.
Rauwolscine is structurally related to yohimbine. In vitro research shows that yohimbine inhibits CYP2D6 enzyme activity.
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.
Here's the wrinkle with this combo product: the part that matters is the codeine. Codeine is a prodrug, meaning it doesn't do much until your body converts it into morphine using an enzyme called CYP2D6. Rauwolscine is chemically close to yohimbine, and in lab (test tube) studies yohimbine slows that same enzyme down.
So in theory, rauwolscine could reduce how much codeine turns into morphine, meaning you might get less pain relief and less cough control. Keep in mind this is only a theoretical, lab-based concern, not something proven in people, so don't panic. Still, if your pain isn't being controlled, mention this mix to your pharmacist or doctor before changing anything.
- VandenBrink, B. M., Foti, R. S., Rock, D. A., Wienkers, L. C., and Wahlstrom, J. L. Prediction of CYP2D6 drug interactions from in vitro data: evidence for substrate-dependent inhibition. Drug Metab Dispos. 2012;40(1):47-53. PubMed
ANTICOAGULANT/ANTIPLATELET DRUGS
3 of 3Aspirin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide also falls under ANTICOAGULANT/ANTIPLATELET DRUGS.
Rauwolscine is structurally related to yohimbine. In vitro research shows that yohimbine inhibits platelet aggregation.
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.
This combination product contains aspirin, which already thins the blood by keeping platelets from clumping together. Rauwolscine, a cousin of yohimbine, may do something similar based on lab studies. So the worry here is simple: stacking the two could nudge your bleeding risk a little higher. In real life that might look like easier bruising, nosebleeds that take longer to stop, or bleeding gums when you brush.
I want to be honest about how soft this evidence is. It is theoretical, drawn from test-tube data, not from people. For most folks it likely stays minor, but if you take blood thinners, have an ulcer history, or have surgery coming up, please check with your pharmacist or doctor before combining them.
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- Berlin, I., Crespo-Laumonnier, B., Cournot, A., Landault, C., Aubin, F., Legrand, J. C., and Puech, A. J. The alpha 2-adrenergic receptor antagonist yohimbine inhibits epinephrine-induced platelet aggregation in healthy subjects. Clin Pharmacol.Ther. 199
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- Boon, N. A., Elliott, J. M., Grahame-Smith, D. G., John-Green, T., and Stump, K. A comparison of alpha 2-adrenoreceptor binding characteristics of intact human platelets identified by [3H]-yohimbine and [3H]- dihydroergocryptine. J Auton.Pharmacol 1983;3
What These Ratings Mean
Every interaction above is graded three ways — here’s the key to each label.
Clinically significant. Avoid the combination, or use only under close professional supervision.
Usually worth avoiding or managing — may need monitoring, a dose change, or timing apart.
Generally not serious. Be aware of it and mention it to your pharmacist.
- 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.
- 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.
Rauwolscine Also Interacts With Other Medications
Rauwolscine has 676 moderate known drug interactions in our database — the Aspirin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide 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 Aspirin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide
This page covers Rauwolscine only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Aspirin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide page lists 293 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 Danshen (major).
By severity: 8 major · 246 moderate · 39 minor.
From our pharmacist’s overview on the Aspirin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide page
“Bleeding dominates the supplement list for Ascriptin Codeine #3, which pairs aspirin and codeine with two antacid ingredients. Of 293 interactions on file, 8 are rated major, and this combination pill earns real caution.”
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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 Aspirin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide 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:
Where Rauwolscine and Aspirin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide 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.
#278 of 1,452 supplements looked up here in the last 7 days
#156 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.
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.
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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676 interactions
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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.
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- Hydrochlorothiazide, Losartan Potassium ›
- Mannitol ›
- Roxithromycin ›
- Bendroflumethiazide, Rauwolfia Serpentina ›
- Sacubitril, Valsartan ›
- Atorvastatin Calcium ›
- Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan, Doxylamine ›
- Ado-trastuzumab Emtansine ›
- Canagliflozin, Metformin ›
- Valsartan ›
- Acarbose ›
- Spironolactone ›
- Sulfamethoxazole, Trimethoprim ›
- Enalapril Maleate ›
- Progestin, Oral Contraceptive ›
- Ceftolozane Sulfate, Tazobactam Sodium ›
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Showing the 60 most looked-up of 2,153 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Rauwolscine list.
Sources & How We Checked
Interaction details are evidence-graded and sourced from the Natural Medicines database. The medication overview comes from MedlinePlus.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference for vitamins, herbs and supplements — the basis for our interaction data.
- MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine — NIH consumer drug information, used for the medication overviews.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — Official supplement product labels.
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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Aspirin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide Is Linked to Lower Levels of 7 Nutrients
Natural Medicines records Aspirin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide as a medicine that can lower these. This is not an interaction with Rauwolscine — it is a separate effect of the medicine, and it is a reason some people are advised to supplement rather than to avoid one:
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.
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