Drug & supplement interaction

Siberian Cocklebur + Abaloparatide

Abaloparatide brand name: Tymlos.

No Known Interaction
The bottom line No known interaction

We found no known interaction between Siberian Cocklebur and Abaloparatide 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. Additionally, although there is no interaction, the two are separately associated with some of the same side effects, which would make a new symptom harder to attribute to one or the other.

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Siberian Cocklebur and Abaloparatide

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 Abaloparatide and Siberian Cocklebur 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.

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.

Siberian Cocklebur safety at a glance

Siberian Cocklebur overall Use caution The fruit contains toxic compounds and has caused serious poisoning, so it requires careful processing and professional oversight.
Pregnancy Likely Unsafe When the seeds and seedlings of Siberian cocklebur are used orally. Read the full pregnancy detail
Breastfeeding Likely Unsafe When the seeds and seedlings of Siberian cocklebur are used orally. Read the full breastfeeding detail

Pregnancy & breastfeeding ratings are from Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — the full detail is in the Special populations card below. Safety guidance is general; always confirm with your pharmacist or doctor for your situation.

Still wondering about combining Abaloparatide and Siberian Cocklebur? Ask Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS directly ›
Keep it in perspective

Siberian Cocklebur Does Interact With Other Medications

Siberian Cocklebur has 662 major, known drug interactions in our database — Abaloparatide isn’t one of them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.

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No Interaction Found — But Data Suggests Siberian Cocklebur and Abaloparatide May Share Several of the Same Side Effects

This is not an interaction. Neither one changes how your body handles the other, and nothing here says they react together. What our sources do show is that each has separately been linked to the effects below — so taking both can make those effects more likely to turn up, and harder to pin on one or the other if they do. 3 of them are worth acting on rather than waiting out — marked below.

  • Kidney problems Worth acting on Additional detail

    Siberian Cocklebur

    “Siberian cocklebur is generally regarded as unsafe for use. Any benefits of therapy might not outweigh the risk of toxicity. Orally, Siberian cocklebur seeds and seedlings can cause various adverse effects. Initial effects include abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, hypoglycemia, elevated liver function tests, increased risk of bleeding, drowsiness, dizziness, dyspnea, sweating, fever, and palpitations.”

    Siberian Cocklebur · Natural Medicines adverse-effect record, reported in arrhythmia.

    4 sources cited
    1. 27827. Gurley ES, Rahman M, Hossain MJ, et al. Fatal outbreak from consuming Xanthium strumarium seedlings during time of food scarcity in northeastern Bangladesh. PLoS One 2010 Mar 18;5(3):e9756. PubMed
    2. 27828. Turgut M, Alhan CC, Gurgoze M, et al. Carboxyatractyloside poisoning in humans. Ann Trop Paediatr 2005;25(2):125-34. PubMed
    3. 99948. Karabiber H, Almis H, Selimoglu MA, Yakinci C, Yilmaz S. Xanthium strumarium poisoning requiring liver transplantation. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2014;58(1):e6-9.
    4. 27815. Wu, M. L., Wang, C. P., and Deng, J. F. Fatal hepatic failure due to fructus xanthii in a child. Abstracts of the 2005 North American Congress of Clinical Toxicology Annual Meeting. Clin Toxicol 2005;43:639. DOI

    “Orally, Siberian cocklebur seedlings and seeds have resulted in cases of renal injury with increased levels of creatinine and blood urea nitrogen. This can result in decreased urine output. In some individuals, renal symptoms return to normal. However, renal failure can occur and renal proximal tubular necrosis has been reported in autopsy findings for patients who died after consuming Siberian cocklebur.”

    Siberian Cocklebur · Natural Medicines adverse-effect record, reported in kidney failure.

    2 sources cited
    1. 27828. Turgut M, Alhan CC, Gurgoze M, et al. Carboxyatractyloside poisoning in humans. Ann Trop Paediatr 2005;25(2):125-34. PubMed
    2. 99948. Karabiber H, Almis H, Selimoglu MA, Yakinci C, Yilmaz S. Xanthium strumarium poisoning requiring liver transplantation. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2014;58(1):e6-9.

    Abaloparatide

    Listed in the ADVERSE REACTIONS section of the FDA label for Abaloparatide. Read the label on DailyMed ›

  • Shortness of breath Worth acting on Additional detail

    Siberian Cocklebur

    Recorded for Siberian Cocklebur in the same Natural Medicines adverse-effect record shown under Kidney problems above.

    Abaloparatide

    Listed in the ADVERSE REACTIONS section of the FDA label for Abaloparatide. Read the label on DailyMed ›

  • Bleeding or bruising Worth acting on Additional detail

    Siberian Cocklebur

    “Orally, Siberian cocklebur seedlings and seeds can increase the risk of bleeding, mainly due to hepatotoxic effects.”

    Siberian Cocklebur · Natural Medicines adverse-effect record, reported in bleeding.

    1 source cited
    1. 27828. Turgut M, Alhan CC, Gurgoze M, et al. Carboxyatractyloside poisoning in humans. Ann Trop Paediatr 2005;25(2):125-34. PubMed

    Abaloparatide

    Listed in the ADVERSE REACTIONS section of the FDA label for Abaloparatide. Read the label on DailyMed ›

  • A fast or pounding heartbeat reported in 16.5% of FDA reports for Abaloparatide Additional detail

    Siberian Cocklebur

    “Orally, Siberian cocklebur seed can cause both tachycardia and bradycardia. Palpitations can occur in as little as 3 hours after ingestion, with arrhythmia occurring a few hours later. Elevated heart enzymes can also occur soon after intake. White blood cell infiltration in the myocardium has been reported in autopsy findings from patients who died after consuming Siberian cocklebur.”

    Siberian Cocklebur · Natural Medicines adverse-effect record, reported in arrhythmia.

    2 sources cited
    1. 27828. Turgut M, Alhan CC, Gurgoze M, et al. Carboxyatractyloside poisoning in humans. Ann Trop Paediatr 2005;25(2):125-34. PubMed
    2. 99948. Karabiber H, Almis H, Selimoglu MA, Yakinci C, Yilmaz S. Xanthium strumarium poisoning requiring liver transplantation. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2014;58(1):e6-9.

    Abaloparatide

    Listed in the ADVERSE REACTIONS section of the FDA label for Abaloparatide, and in voluntary FDA adverse-event reports. Read the label on DailyMed ›

  • Dizziness / Vomiting reported in 13.2% of FDA reports for Abaloparatide Additional detail

    Siberian Cocklebur

    “Orally, Siberian cocklebur seedlings and seeds can cause altered mental status, malaise, dizziness, sweating, fever, seizures, convulsions, unconsciousness, and coma. Malaise, dizziness, and sweating onset are rapid. Fever onset is usually after the onset of vomiting. Unconsciousness can follow vomiting within minutes or hours, with coma occurring later in some individuals.”

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

    3 sources cited
    1. 27827. Gurley ES, Rahman M, Hossain MJ, et al. Fatal outbreak from consuming Xanthium strumarium seedlings during time of food scarcity in northeastern Bangladesh. PLoS One 2010 Mar 18;5(3):e9756. PubMed
    2. 27828. Turgut M, Alhan CC, Gurgoze M, et al. Carboxyatractyloside poisoning in humans. Ann Trop Paediatr 2005;25(2):125-34. PubMed
    3. 99948. Karabiber H, Almis H, Selimoglu MA, Yakinci C, Yilmaz S. Xanthium strumarium poisoning requiring liver transplantation. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2014;58(1):e6-9.

    Abaloparatide

    Listed in the ADVERSE REACTIONS section of the FDA label for Abaloparatide, and in voluntary FDA adverse-event reports. Read the label on DailyMed ›

  • Tiredness reported in 11.7% of FDA reports for Abaloparatide Additional detail

    Siberian Cocklebur

    Recorded for Siberian Cocklebur in the same Natural Medicines adverse-effect record shown under Dizziness / Vomiting above.

    Abaloparatide

    Listed in the ADVERSE REACTIONS section of the FDA label for Abaloparatide, and in voluntary FDA adverse-event reports. Read the label on DailyMed ›

  • Nausea / Stomach pain reported in 13.4% of FDA reports for Abaloparatide Additional detail

    Siberian Cocklebur

    “Orally, Siberian cocklebur seedlings and seeds can cause abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. Gastrointestinal symptoms occur within a few hours after consumption. In one case, pancreatitis occurred approximately 2 days after intake of the seeds in a 15-year-old girl.”

    Siberian Cocklebur · Natural Medicines adverse-effect record, reported in nausea and vomiting.

    1 source cited
    1. 99948. Karabiber H, Almis H, Selimoglu MA, Yakinci C, Yilmaz S. Xanthium strumarium poisoning requiring liver transplantation. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2014;58(1):e6-9.

    Abaloparatide

    Listed in the ADVERSE REACTIONS section of the FDA label for Abaloparatide, and in voluntary FDA adverse-event reports. Read the label on DailyMed ›

  • Swelling Additional detail

    Siberian Cocklebur

    “Orally, Siberian cocklebur seedlings and seeds can cause liver damage, including increased bilirubin levels and increases in liver enzyme levels by as much as 6 times the normal value. These symptoms can progress to include jaundice, hepatomegaly, and edema, resulting in liver failure and death in some patients.”

    Siberian Cocklebur · Natural Medicines adverse-effect record, reported in liver transplant.

    4 sources cited
    1. 27827. Gurley ES, Rahman M, Hossain MJ, et al. Fatal outbreak from consuming Xanthium strumarium seedlings during time of food scarcity in northeastern Bangladesh. PLoS One 2010 Mar 18;5(3):e9756. PubMed
    2. 27828. Turgut M, Alhan CC, Gurgoze M, et al. Carboxyatractyloside poisoning in humans. Ann Trop Paediatr 2005;25(2):125-34. PubMed
    3. 99948. Karabiber H, Almis H, Selimoglu MA, Yakinci C, Yilmaz S. Xanthium strumarium poisoning requiring liver transplantation. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2014;58(1):e6-9.
    4. 27815. Wu, M. L., Wang, C. P., and Deng, J. F. Fatal hepatic failure due to fructus xanthii in a child. Abstracts of the 2005 North American Congress of Clinical Toxicology Annual Meeting. Clin Toxicol 2005;43:639. DOI

    Abaloparatide

    Listed in the ADVERSE REACTIONS section of the FDA label for Abaloparatide. Read the label on DailyMed ›

Reported for Siberian Cocklebur but not commonly for Abaloparatide: confusion, yellowing of the skin or eyes, liver problems and severe muscle breakdown.

Effects for Abaloparatide come from the ADVERSE REACTIONS section of its FDA label; effects for Siberian Cocklebur come from the Natural Medicines adverse-effect record, quoted above. Where a percentage is shown, it is the share of 29,258 voluntary FDA FAERS reports for Abaloparatide that mention that effect — a reporting proportion, not an incidence rate and not evidence the drug caused it. Wording is matched across sources by our own clinical vocabulary, so treat this as a prompt to pay attention, not a diagnosis.

Special populations

Siberian Cocklebur in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding

Pregnancy And Lactation Likely Unsafe

When the seeds and seedlings of Siberian cocklebur are used orally.

DISCLAIMER: This tool is intended for informational purposes only, and should not be interpreted as specific medical advice. Patients should consult with a qualified healthcare provider before making decisions about therapies and/or health conditions.© 2026 Therapeutic Research Center

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

We hold 84 real supplement products containing Siberian Cocklebur, each one broken down to its full ingredient list — and combination products often carry several ingredients besides Siberian Cocklebur. Even though Siberian Cocklebur itself has no known interaction with Abaloparatide, another ingredient on your label might. Find your product and we’ll check every ingredient on its label:

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Where Siberian Cocklebur and Abaloparatide 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 Siberian Cocklebur
Top half

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

29 days ago today
Medication Abaloparatide
Top half

#1,149 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 Siberian Cocklebur reference on this page ↓
  • Freshness: we automatically re-check this combination every week — this pair was last verified September 13, 2026. The Siberian Cocklebur and Abaloparatide records this page draws on were last updated July 10, 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.
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About Siberian Cocklebur

What is Siberian Cocklebur?

  • Nasal congestion and sinus problems
  • Allergic rhinitis (hay fever)
  • Headache
  • Skin conditions and itching
  • Joint and muscle discomfort

Siberian cocklebur is a fruit used in traditional Chinese and other Asian herbal medicine, mainly for nasal congestion, sinus issues, and allergies. Human evidence is very limited, and the plant contains naturally toxic compounds that can cause serious poisoning, so it should only be used under expert guidance, if at all.

Xanthium sibiricum · Asteraceae · Fruit (burr), sometimes leaves and aerial parts · Dried fruit, decoctions (teas), powders, capsules, traditional herbal formulas

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

Siberian Cocklebur: dosing

There is no well-established standardized dose for Siberian cocklebur, and dosing in traditional medicine depends on the specific preparation and formula used. Because of the toxicity risk, the difference between a traditional dose and a harmful one can be small.Do not self-dose with this herb. If you are considering it, only use products from a reputable source and follow the directions of a qualified practitioner.

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

Read the full Siberian Cocklebur monograph & all interactions
Medication

About Abaloparatide Injection

What Is Abaloparatide Injection Used For?

Brand name: Tymlos

Tymlos (abaloparatide) subcutaneous injection is used to treat osteoporosis in postmenopausal women who are at high risk for fracture — meaning they have a history of osteoporotic fracture or multiple risk factors. In these women, Tymlos reduces the risk of both spinal (vertebral) and non-spinal (nonvertebral) fractures. It is also used when other osteoporosis treatments have not worked or were not tolerated.

Tymlos is also indicated to increase bone density in men with osteoporosis who are at high risk for fracture, or who have failed or cannot tolerate other osteoporosis therapies.

Most-Reported Side Effects for Abaloparatide

From FAERS, the FDA’s public side-effect reporting system (29,258 reports, all brands). Reports are voluntary and are not proof the drug caused the effect.

Headache 5,123 reports
Nausea 3,913 reports
Dizziness 3,860 reports
Fatigue 3,419 reports
Heart rate increased 2,593 reports
See full Abaloparatide Injection drug information
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Other Drugs & Siberian Cocklebur

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

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662 interactions

Showing 60 of 662 major interactions — see all 662 on the Siberian Cocklebur page.

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Evidence & sources

Siberian Cocklebur References

The 4 references that drive our Siberian Cocklebur 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. Wu, M. L., Wang, C. P., and Deng, J. F. Fatal hepatic failure due to fructus xanthii in a child. Abstracts of the 2005 North American Congress of Clinical Toxicology Annual Meeting. Clin Toxicol 2005;43:639. DOI
  2. Gurley ES, Rahman M, Hossain MJ, et al. Fatal outbreak from consuming Xanthium strumarium seedlings during time of food scarcity in northeastern Bangladesh. PLoS One 2010 Mar 18;5(3):e9756. PubMed
  3. Turgut M, Alhan CC, Gurgoze M, et al. Carboxyatractyloside poisoning in humans. Ann Trop Paediatr 2005;25(2):125-34. PubMed
  4. Karabiber H, Almis H, Selimoglu MA, Yakinci C, Yilmaz S. Xanthium strumarium poisoning requiring liver transplantation. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2014;58(1):e6-9.

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 Siberian Cocklebur and Abaloparatide Together: Common Questions

Is it safe to take Siberian Cocklebur with Abaloparatide?
We do not list a known interaction between Siberian Cocklebur and Abaloparatide. 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.
Do Siberian Cocklebur and Abaloparatide have any of the same side effects?
Yes — our sources link each of them separately to 10 of the same effects. That is not an interaction: neither changes how your body handles the other. It does mean that if one of those effects turns up, it can be harder to tell which one is behind it. They are listed on this page with the source behind each.
Does Siberian Cocklebur interact with any other medications?
Yes. Siberian Cocklebur has 662 documented drug interactions in our database — Abaloparatide is simply not one of them. If you take anything else, it is worth checking each one; they are all listed on this page.

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