Drug & supplement interaction

Resveratrol + Clomipramine

Clomipramine brand names: Anafranil, Anafranil SR.

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

Clomipramine falls into 3 drug categories that Resveratrol can interact with; the most serious is rated moderate. Theoretically, resveratrol might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2C19.

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SeverityModerate
LikelihoodPossible
Interactions3
EvidenceD
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Interaction report

Resveratrol and Clomipramine

These two interact in 3 distinct ways. Each one is explained separately below.

Why Are There 3 Interactions?

Resveratrol interacts with whole categories of medication. Clomipramine falls into 3 of those categories, so it can interact with Resveratrol in 3 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 Clomipramine

Clomipramine falls under CYTOCHROME P450 2C19 (CYP2C19) SUBSTRATES — the group Resveratrol interacts with.

Theoretically, resveratrol might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2C19.
In vitro research shows that resveratrol can inhibit CYP2C19 enzymes. However, 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 basic idea with these two together. Your body uses a liver enzyme called CYP2C19 to help break down clomipramine. Resveratrol, at least in lab dish studies, can slow that enzyme down. If that were to happen in real life, clomipramine could build up a bit more than usual, which might mean stronger side effects like dry mouth, constipation, drowsiness, dizziness, or a faster heartbeat.

I want to keep this in perspective, though. This concern comes only from test-tube research, and it has not actually been seen in people. So it's more of a theoretical heads-up than a proven problem. Since clomipramine is a medication that needs careful dosing, it's worth mentioning to your pharmacist or doctor before adding a resveratrol supplement, especially a concentrated one.

Contact Dr. Brian directly if you have additional questions on this interaction
References
  1. Yu, C., Shin, Y. G., Kosmeder, J. W., Pezzuto, J. M., and van Breemen, R. B. Liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometric determination of inhibition of human cytochrome P450 isozymes by resveratrol and resveratrol-3-sulfate. Rapid Commun.Mass Spectro PubMed
Moderate

CYTOCHROME P450 1A2 (CYP1A2) SUBSTRATES

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Clomipramine also falls under CYTOCHROME P450 1A2 (CYP1A2) SUBSTRATES.

Theoretically, resveratrol might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
In vitro research shows that resveratrol can inhibit CYP1A2 enzymes. However, 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 quick picture with these two together. Your body uses an enzyme called CYP1A2 to help break down clomipramine. In test-tube studies, resveratrol seems to slow that enzyme down. If that happened in people, clomipramine could build up a bit more than usual, which might mean stronger side effects like dry mouth, constipation, drowsiness, blurry vision, a faster heartbeat, or feeling lightheaded when you stand up.

The good news is that this is only a theoretical concern based on lab work, not something actually seen in patients, so I wouldn't panic over it. Still, since clomipramine affects the heart and nervous system, it's worth mentioning to your pharmacist or doctor before you start a resveratrol supplement. They can keep an eye on how you feel.

Contact Dr. Brian directly if you have additional questions on this interaction
References
  1. Chang, T. K., Chen, J., and Lee, W. B. Differential inhibition and inactivation of human CYP1 enzymes by trans-resveratrol: evidence for mechanism-based inactivation of CYP1A2. J.Pharmacol.Exp.Ther. 2001;299(3):874-882.
Moderate

CYTOCHROME P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) SUBSTRATES

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Clomipramine also falls under CYTOCHROME P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) SUBSTRATES.

Theoretically, resveratrol might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
In vitro research shows that resveratrol can inhibit the CYP3A4 enzyme. However, clinical research shows that taking resveratrol 3000 mg daily for 8 weeks does not necessitate dose adjustments to medications metabolized by CYP3A4.
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 gist for Clomipramine (Anafranil). Your body partly relies on an enzyme called CYP3A4 to break this antidepressant down. In the test tube, resveratrol can slow that enzyme a bit. In theory, slowing it could let clomipramine build up slightly, which might mean more of its usual effects like drowsiness, dry mouth, constipation, blurred vision, or a faster heartbeat. Clomipramine is an active drug, not a prodrug, so more in the system means stronger effects, not weaker.

The reassuring part: this is mostly lab-based, and in one human study even 3000 mg of resveratrol daily didn't require any dose changes. So a real-world problem is unlikely, but it's still smart to mention any resveratrol supplement to your pharmacist or doctor.

Contact Dr. Brian directly if you have additional questions on this interaction
References
  1. Piver B, Berthou F, Dreano Y, Lucas D. Inhibition of CYP3A, CYP1A and CYP2E1 activities by resveratrol and other non volatile red wine components. Toxicol Lett 2001;125:83-91. PubMed
  2. Yu, C., Shin, Y. G., Kosmeder, J. W., Pezzuto, J. M., and van Breemen, R. B. Liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometric determination of inhibition of human cytochrome P450 isozymes by resveratrol and resveratrol-3-sulfate. Rapid Commun.Mass Spectro PubMed
  3. Chachay VS, Macdonald GA, Martin JH, Whitehead JP, O'Moore-Sullivan TM, Lee P, Franklin M, Klein K, Taylor PJ, Ferguson M, Coombes JS, Thomas GP, Cowin GJ, Kirkpatrick CM, Prins JB, Hickman IJ. Resveratrol does not benefit patients with nonalcoholic fatty

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

Resveratrol Also Interacts With Other Medications

Resveratrol has 821 moderate known drug interactions in our database — the Clomipramine one above is among them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.

Moderate 821 No known interaction 2,009 (incl. Clomipramine)
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Questions About Resveratrol or Clomipramine

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Everything else you take

See Every Supplement That Interacts With Clomipramine

This page covers Resveratrol only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Clomipramine page lists 236 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.

The most serious there right now: Activated Charcoal (major), Grapefruit (major), Henbane (major), Scopolia (major) and St. John's Wort (major).

By severity: 5 major · 179 moderate · 52 minor.

From our pharmacist’s overview on the Clomipramine page

“A tricyclic antidepressant used mostly for OCD, clomipramine (Anafranil) is unforgiving of shifts in its blood level, which is why its 236 supplement interactions deserve genuine wariness. Most of the list involves metabolism: herbs that speed up or slow down the liver enzymes handling clomipramine can drag its level too low or push it…”

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

We hold 2,939 real supplement products containing Resveratrol, each one broken down to its full ingredient list — and combination products often carry several ingredients besides Resveratrol. Your product may carry other ingredients that interact with Clomipramine too, on top of Resveratrol — 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 Resveratrol and Clomipramine 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 Resveratrol
Top 10%

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

29 days ago today
Medication Clomipramine
Steady interest

#1,961 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 Resveratrol

What is Resveratrol?

Resveratrol
  • Heart and blood vessel health
  • Antioxidant support
  • Anti-aging
  • Blood sugar and metabolic support
  • General anti-inflammatory support

Resveratrol is a plant compound found in red grapes, berries, and peanuts that is popular for heart health, anti-aging, and antioxidant support. While lab and animal studies are promising, strong human evidence for most uses is still limited. It appears generally well tolerated in supplement doses, but talk with your pharmacist or doctor before starting it.

Read the full Resveratrol monograph & all interactions
Medication

About Clomipramine

What Is Clomipramine Used For?

Brand names: Anafranil, Anafranil SR

Clomipramine — sold as Anafranil and under the generic name Clomipramine Hydrochloride — is approved to treat obsessions and compulsions in people with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). This includes adults and children/adolescents ages 10 to 17.

To qualify for treatment, the obsessions or compulsions must cause significant distress, take up a lot of time, or noticeably interfere with work, school, or social life.

See full Clomipramine drug information
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Other Drugs & Resveratrol

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

0Major
821Moderate
0Minor
2,008No known interaction
821 Moderate 2,008 No interaction
Moderate

821 interactions

Showing 60 of 821 moderate interactions — see all 821 on the Resveratrol page.

No interaction 2,008 drugs checked — show the list

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

Showing the 60 most looked-up of 2,008 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Resveratrol list.

See the full Resveratrol interactions page
See every supplement checked against Clomipramine, 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 Resveratrol and Clomipramine Together: Common Questions

Can you take Resveratrol with Clomipramine?
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 3 interactions listed for Resveratrol and Clomipramine?
Clomipramine belongs to more than one drug category, and Resveratrol 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 Resveratrol and Clomipramine 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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