Drug & supplement interaction

Siberian Cocklebur + Amphetamine

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

No Known Interaction
Medically reviewed by · Updated July 2026 · Pair last verified Sep 13, 2026
The bottom line No known interaction

We found no known interaction between Siberian Cocklebur 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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Siberian Cocklebur 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 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 Amphetamine and Siberian Cocklebur? Ask Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS directly ›
How we checked

Why No Interaction Is Listed for Amphetamine

Interactions in our licensed database are recorded against drug classes, not just single drug names. Amphetamine is filed under 6 classifications — including monoamine oxidase inhibitors (maois), amphetamines, stimulant drugs. Siberian Cocklebur has documented interactions with 3 drug classes — the most serious being antidiabetes drugs (major), hepatotoxic drugs (major) and nephrotoxic drugs (major) — and none of Amphetamine’s classifications are among them.

Classification data comes from our licensed Natural Medicines dataset. A medication can belong to classes beyond those recorded there, so this describes how the check was run — it is not a safety guarantee.

Keep it in perspective

Siberian Cocklebur Does Interact With Other Medications

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

Major 662 No known interaction 2,168 (incl. Amphetamine)
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What to actually watch for

What Siberian Cocklebur Itself Has Been Linked To

This is not an interaction — nothing below involves Amphetamine. It is the side-effect record for Siberian Cocklebur on its own, from the licensed Natural Medicines monograph. If something new turns up after you add Siberian Cocklebur, this list is the first place to look. 9 entries are worth acting on rather than waiting out — marked below.

  • Severe muscle breakdown Worth acting on Additional detail

    “Orally, Siberian cocklebur seedlings and seeds can cause rhabdomyolysis. White blood cell infiltration in the muscles has been reported in autopsy findings from patients who died after consuming Siberian cocklebur.”

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

    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
  • Low blood sugar / Seizures Worth acting on Additional detail

    “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 can cause hypoglycemia. This occurs soon after consumption. Later, metabolic acidosis, hyperglycemia, and/or worsening hypoglycemia might occur. In some individuals, these changes can cause seizures.”

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

    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.
  • A slow heartbeat Worth acting on Additional detail

    “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.
  • Pancreatitis Worth acting on Additional detail

    “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.
  • Yellowing of the skin or eyes Worth acting on Additional detail

    “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
  • High blood sugar Worth acting on Additional detail

    Recorded for Siberian Cocklebur in the same Natural Medicines adverse-effect record shown under Low blood sugar / Seizures above.

  • An irregular heartbeat Worth acting on Additional detail

    Recorded for Siberian Cocklebur in the same Natural Medicines adverse-effect record shown under Low blood sugar / Seizures above.

  • Confusion Worth acting on Additional detail

    “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.
  • Kidney problems Worth acting on Additional detail

    “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.

Showing the 10 most notable of 23 recorded effects — ranked by how unusual each one is across medicines generally, with serious effects weighted up.

Everything above comes from the Natural Medicines adverse-effect record for Siberian Cocklebur — 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.

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

From our Q&A

Questions About Siberian Cocklebur 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 Siberian Cocklebur 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:

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Everything else you take

See Every Supplement That Interacts With Amphetamine

This page covers Siberian Cocklebur 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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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 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 Siberian Cocklebur 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 Siberian Cocklebur
Top half

#402 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 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 Amphetamine 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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Supplement

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 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
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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.

662Major
0Moderate
0Minor
2,167No known interaction
662 Major 2,167 No interaction
Major

662 interactions

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

No interaction 2,167 drugs checked — show the list

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

Showing the 60 most looked-up of 2,167 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Siberian Cocklebur list.

See the full Siberian Cocklebur interactions page
See every supplement checked against Amphetamine, ranked by severity
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 Amphetamine Together: Common Questions

Is it safe to take Siberian Cocklebur with Amphetamine?
We do not list a known interaction between Siberian Cocklebur 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.
How was the Siberian Cocklebur and Amphetamine combination checked?
Interactions in our licensed database are recorded against drug classes. Amphetamine is filed under 6 classifications, and Siberian Cocklebur has documented interactions with 3 drug classes — none of Amphetamine's classifications are among them. A medication can belong to classes beyond those recorded in our dataset, so this describes how the check was run rather than guaranteeing safety.
Does Siberian Cocklebur interact with any other medications?
Yes. Siberian Cocklebur has 662 documented drug interactions in our database — Amphetamine is simply not one of them. If you take anything else, it is worth checking each one; they are all listed on this page.
Does Amphetamine interact with any supplements?
Yes. Amphetamine has documented interactions with 130 supplements in our database — Siberian Cocklebur is not one of them. The Amphetamine interaction page linked on this page lists every one, ranked by severity.

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