Drug & supplement interaction

Serine + Amphetamine

Amphetamine brand names: Dyanavel XR, Adensys XR-ODT, Mydayis, Adzenys ER.

No Known Interaction
The bottom line No known interaction

We found no known interaction between Serine and Amphetamine in our sources. Absence of a documented interaction is not the same as proven safety, and does not guarantee one does not exist. Do not start, stop, or change a medication or supplement based on this page; confirm with your pharmacist or doctor first.

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Interaction report

Serine and Amphetamine

We checked these two against our interaction database. Here is what we found.

No Known Interaction Found

We did not find a documented interaction between Amphetamine and Serine in our sources. This does not guarantee that the combination is completely free of risk — there is often limited research on supplements and herbal products, especially around drug interactions.

Worth understanding: our licensed dataset holds no drug-interaction record for Serine at all — not against Amphetamine, and not against any other medication we track. This verdict therefore rests on the absence of any recorded data, not on research that looked at this combination and found nothing. We cannot rule an interaction out.

If you decide to take both, the practical routine is simple: add one new thing at a time and note the date you started it. If the combination is going to disagree with you, it usually shows in the first days to a couple of weeks — and a start date turns “I’ve been feeling off” into something a pharmacist can actually work with. Do not stop a prescribed medicine on your own.

Always talk with your pharmacist or doctor before making changes to your medications or supplements, particularly if you take several medications or have an ongoing health condition.

Serine safety at a glance

Serine overall Use caution Generally considered low-risk in food amounts, but supplement safety and long-term use are not well established.
Pregnancy Avoid There is not enough safety data on supplemental serine in pregnancy, so it is best avoided unless your doctor advises it.
Breastfeeding Avoid Safety during breastfeeding has not been studied, so avoid supplements unless directed by your doctor.

Safety guidance is general; always confirm with your pharmacist or doctor for your situation.

Still wondering about combining Amphetamine and Serine? Ask Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS directly ›
What to actually watch for

What Serine Itself Has Been Linked To

This is not an interaction — nothing below involves Amphetamine. It is the side-effect record for Serine on its own, from the licensed Natural Medicines monograph. If something new turns up after you add Serine, this list is the first place to look. 4 entries are worth acting on rather than waiting out — marked below.

  • Seizures Worth acting on Additional detail

    “Orally, D-serine 120 mg/kg (about 8 grams) daily has been reported to cause insomnia after a single dose. Taking L-serine in doses greater than 400 mg/kg (about 25 grams) can cause reversible nystagmus and seizures.”

    Serine · Natural Medicines adverse-effect record, reported in epilepsy.

    2 sources cited
    1. 102215. Kantrowitz JT, Malhotra AK, Cornblatt B, et al. High dose D-serine in the treatment of schizophrenia. Schizophr Res. 2010 Aug;121(1-3):125-30. PubMed
    2. 102204. Fridman V, Suriyanarayanan S, Novak P, et al. Randomized trial of l-serine in patients with hereditary sensory and autonomic neuropathy type 1. Neurology. 2019;92(4):e359-e370.
  • Kidney problems Worth acting on Additional detail

    “Orally, D-serine 120 mg/kg (about 8 grams) daily for 4 weeks has been reported to cause proteinuria without glycosuria or creatine elevation. Proteinuria resolved completely after discontinuation of serine.”

    Serine · Natural Medicines adverse-effect record, reported in myasthenia gravis.

    1 source cited
    1. 102215. Kantrowitz JT, Malhotra AK, Cornblatt B, et al. High dose D-serine in the treatment of schizophrenia. Schizophr Res. 2010 Aug;121(1-3):125-30. PubMed
  • Liver problems Worth acting on Additional detail

    “Orally, D-serine 120 mg/kg (about 8 grams) daily has been reported to cause asymptomatic transaminitis which resolved after discontinuation of serine.”

    Serine · Natural Medicines adverse-effect record, reported in myasthenia gravis.

    1 source cited
    1. 102215. Kantrowitz JT, Malhotra AK, Cornblatt B, et al. High dose D-serine in the treatment of schizophrenia. Schizophr Res. 2010 Aug;121(1-3):125-30. PubMed
  • A higher chance of infection Worth acting on Additional detail

    “Orally, in one very small, exploratory study, patients taking L-serine 400 mg/kg (about 25 grams) daily for one year had a higher rate of localized infections than those taking placebo. Whether ingestion of L-serine caused or increased the risk of these infections is unknown.”

    Serine · Natural Medicines adverse-effect record, reported in myasthenia gravis.

    1 source cited
    1. 102204. Fridman V, Suriyanarayanan S, Novak P, et al. Randomized trial of l-serine in patients with hereditary sensory and autonomic neuropathy type 1. Neurology. 2019;92(4):e359-e370.
  • Bloating or gas / Reduced appetite / Stomach upset / Stomach pain / Nausea Additional detail

    “Orally, D-serine 120 mg/kg (about 8 grams) daily has been reported to cause gastrointestinal distress. L-serine 5-30 grams daily has been reported to cause abdominal pain, dyspepsia, bloating, nausea, and loss of appetite.”

    Serine · Natural Medicines adverse-effect record, reported in dyspepsia.

    3 sources cited
    1. 102215. Kantrowitz JT, Malhotra AK, Cornblatt B, et al. High dose D-serine in the treatment of schizophrenia. Schizophr Res. 2010 Aug;121(1-3):125-30. PubMed
    2. 102204. Fridman V, Suriyanarayanan S, Novak P, et al. Randomized trial of l-serine in patients with hereditary sensory and autonomic neuropathy type 1. Neurology. 2019;92(4):e359-e370.
    3. 102220. Levine TD, Miller RG, Bradley WG, et al. Phase I clinical trial of safety of L-serine for ALS patients. Amyotroph Lateral Scler Frontotemporal Degener. 2017;18(1-2):107-111. PubMed
  • Trouble sleeping Additional detail

    Recorded for Serine in the same Natural Medicines adverse-effect record shown under Seizures above.

Everything above comes from the Natural Medicines adverse-effect record for Serine — expand a row for the licensed statement it rests on. We haven’t matched Amphetamine to its FDA label in our system yet, so we can’t compare its own side-effect list here — the leaflet that comes with your prescription is the authoritative list for Amphetamine.

From our Q&A

Questions About Serine or Amphetamine

These are real questions from readers, answered by the pharmacists at HelloPharmacist — written by a person, not generated from a database. Each one covers Serine or Amphetamine, not necessarily both, but if one is close to what you were about to ask it will usually go further than a database entry can:

Not quite your question? Ask our pharmacists directly — it is free, there is no account required, and answers usually come back within 24 hours.

Everything else you take

See Every Supplement That Interacts With Amphetamine

This page covers Serine only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Amphetamine page lists 130 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: 16 major · 97 moderate · 17 minor.

From our pharmacist’s overview on the Amphetamine page

“Amphetamine (Dyanavel XR, Adzenys ER, Mydayis) is a prescription stimulant, usually taken for ADHD, and its interaction list is one to approach with genuine care. Of the 130 supplements and herbal ingredients on file, 16 carry a major rating, and many of those work the same way, either inhibiting monoamine oxidase, as yohimbe does, or…”

Reviewed by 2 · Jul 18, 2026

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One more smart check

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

We hold 898 real supplement products containing Serine, each one broken down to its full ingredient list — and combination products often carry several ingredients besides Serine. Even though Serine itself has no known interaction with Amphetamine, another ingredient on your label might. Find your product and we’ll check every ingredient on its label:

How much people look this up

Where Serine and Amphetamine 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 Serine
Top 25%

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

29 days ago today
Medication Amphetamine
Top 5%

#46 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.

Where does our data come from?
  • Source: the Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) clinical database — the evidence-graded professional reference for herb & supplement interactions.
  • Citation library: 103,510 references behind our interaction content, 65,311 of them resolved to verified PubMed/DOI sources. See every Serine reference on this page ↓
  • Freshness: we automatically re-check this combination every week — this pair was last verified September 13, 2026. The Serine and Amphetamine records this page draws on were last updated July 11, 2026.
  • What “no known interaction” means: no documented interaction in the sources above — not a guarantee of safety. Supplements are studied far less than prescription drugs, so we say exactly what the evidence supports, and nothing more.
Data structure & sourcing designed and verified by .
Supplement

About Serine

What is Serine?

  • Memory and brain health
  • Nervous system disorders (e.g., ALS research)
  • Mood and stress support
  • Sleep support
  • General supplementation for the nervous system

Serine is an amino acid your body can make on its own and also gets from protein-rich foods, so most people do not need a supplement. L-serine has been studied for certain neurological conditions like ALS, but the evidence is still early and far from proven. If you are considering a serine supplement, talk with your pharmacist or doctor first.

Amino acid (made by the body and found in protein foods) · Capsules, powder, tablets; available as L-serine and phosphatidylserine

An interaction check asks whether these two react with each other — it does not ask whether Serine is a good idea for someone in your situation. Here is what our Serine record says about it on its own.

Serine: dosing

There is no well-established standard dose of serine for general supplement use. Doses used in research, especially for neurological conditions, vary widely and were given under medical supervision, so they should not be copied at home.If you choose to take a serine product, follow the directions on the label and do not exceed the recommended amount.

From our Serine monograph — the full record covers uses, side effects and every documented interaction.

Read the full Serine monograph & all interactions
Medication

About Amphetamine

What Is Amphetamine Used For?

Brand names: Dyanavel XR, Adensys XR-ODT, Mydayis, Adzenys ER

Amphetamine treats Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in patients 6 years and older. Adzenys XR-ODT, Dyanavel XR, and the amphetamine extended-release orally disintegrating tablet formulations are specifically approved for ADHD in this age group.

Amphetamine Sulfate tablets and Evekeo (amphetamine sulfate tablets) are also approved for narcolepsy (a sleep disorder causing uncontrollable daytime sleepiness) and as a short-term aid in a calorie-restricted weight-loss program for exogenous obesity (weight gain from external factors like overeating) in patients who have not responded to other approaches.

See full Amphetamine drug information
Keep checking

Other Drugs & Serine

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

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No interaction 2,829 drugs checked — show the list
Evidence & sources

Serine References

The 3 references that drive our Serine monograph and interaction data, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Citations with a link open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

  1. Fridman V, Suriyanarayanan S, Novak P, et al. Randomized trial of l-serine in patients with hereditary sensory and autonomic neuropathy type 1. Neurology. 2019;92(4):e359-e370.
  2. Kantrowitz JT, Malhotra AK, Cornblatt B, et al. High dose D-serine in the treatment of schizophrenia. Schizophr Res. 2010 Aug;121(1-3):125-30. PubMed
  3. Levine TD, Miller RG, Bradley WG, et al. Phase I clinical trial of safety of L-serine for ALS patients. Amyotroph Lateral Scler Frontotemporal Degener. 2017;18(1-2):107-111. PubMed

Medication overviews come from MedlinePlus (NIH); supplement label data from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists — see our data sources and editorial standards.

Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Taking Serine and Amphetamine Together: Common Questions

Is it safe to take Serine with Amphetamine?
We do not list a known interaction between Serine and Amphetamine. That does not guarantee the combination is risk-free, so confirm with your pharmacist or doctor — especially if you take other medications or have a health condition.
Does Amphetamine interact with any supplements?
Yes. Amphetamine has documented interactions with 130 supplements in our database — Serine is not one of them. The Amphetamine interaction page linked on this page lists every one, ranked by severity.

Written and reviewed by the HelloPharmacist editorial staff. Our editorial policy

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