Drug & supplement interaction

Scotch Broom + Moclobemide

Moclobemide brand names: Moclobemide, Manerix.

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

Scotch Broom has a major interaction with Moclobemide. Scotch broom flower contains tyramine. Combined use with MAOIs might cause a hypertensive crisis.

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SeverityMajor
LikelihoodProbable
EvidenceD
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Interaction report

Scotch Broom and Moclobemide

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

Major

MONOAMINE OXIDASE INHIBITORS (MAOIs)

Why this applies to Moclobemide

Moclobemide falls under MONOAMINE OXIDASE INHIBITORS (MAOIs) — the group Scotch Broom interacts with.

Scotch broom flower contains tyramine. Combined use with MAOIs might cause a hypertensive crisis.
Severity Major Likelihood Probable Evidence D

Interaction 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..

Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS
Dr. Brian Staiger explains PharmD, Clinical Pharmacist

Here's the concern with pairing Scotch Broom and Moclobemide. Moclobemide is a reversible MAO-A inhibitor used for depression, and like other MAOIs it slows down how your body breaks down a substance called tyramine. Scotch Broom flower is thought to contain tyramine, so taking the two together could let tyramine build up. When that happens, blood pressure can spike sharply, what we call a hypertensive crisis, with symptoms like a pounding headache, chest tightness, a racing heart, or feeling flushed.

I'll be honest, this is a theoretical warning based on how these compounds work, not strong human studies. Moclobemide is also gentler about tyramine than older MAOIs. Still, since both the supplement and a high blood pressure event can be serious, please check with your pharmacist or doctor before combining them.

Contact Dr. Brian directly if you have additional questions on this interaction
References
  1. Blumenthal M, ed. The Complete German Commission E Monographs: Therapeutic Guide to Herbal Medicines. Trans. S. Klein. Boston, MA: American Botanical Council, 1998.

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

Scotch Broom Also Interacts With Other Medications

Scotch Broom has 10 major, 1 moderate known drug interactions in our database — the Moclobemide one above is one of them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.

Major 10 Moderate 1 No known interaction 2,819 (incl. Moclobemide)
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See Every Supplement That Interacts With Moclobemide

This page covers Scotch Broom only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Moclobemide page lists 94 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.

The most serious there right now: Activated Charcoal (major), Beer (major), Bitter Orange (major), Brewer's Yeast (major) and Cowhage (major).

By severity: 13 major · 67 moderate · 14 minor.

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

We hold 6 real supplement products containing Scotch Broom, each one broken down to its full ingredient list — and combination products often carry several ingredients besides Scotch Broom. Your product may carry other ingredients that interact with Moclobemide too, on top of Scotch Broom — 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 Scotch Broom and Moclobemide 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 Scotch Broom
Top 25%

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

29 days ago today
Medication Moclobemide
Top half

#1,148 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 Scotch Broom

What is Scotch Broom?

  • Heart rhythm and circulation complaints
  • Diuretic (increasing urine)
  • Heavy menstrual bleeding
  • Mild swelling
  • Traditional folk remedy

Scotch Broom is a flowering shrub that has been used in folk medicine for heart and circulation complaints, but it contains potentially toxic alkaloids and there is no solid scientific evidence that it works for any condition. Because it can affect heart rate and blood pressure and may be dangerous in higher amounts, most people should avoid it, and it should never be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Always talk with a pharmacist or doctor before trying it.

Read the full Scotch Broom monograph & all interactions
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Other Drugs & Scotch Broom

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

10Major
1Moderate
0Minor
2,818No known interaction
10 Major 1 Moderate 2,818 No interaction
Major

10 interactions

Moderate

1 interaction

No interaction 2,818 drugs checked — show the list

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

Showing the 60 most looked-up of 2,818 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Scotch Broom list.

See the full Scotch Broom interactions page
See every supplement checked against Moclobemide, 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.

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Taking Scotch Broom and Moclobemide Together: Common Questions

Can you take Scotch Broom with Moclobemide?
This is rated a major interaction, so the combination is best avoided unless your doctor or pharmacist has specifically told you otherwise. Read the full details on this page and confirm with your pharmacist before combining them.
How serious is the Scotch Broom and Moclobemide interaction?
We rate it Major. This is a clinically significant combination that is generally best avoided, or used only under the direct supervision of your physician or pharmacist.

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