Smartweed + Raltegravir
Raltegravir brand name: Isentress.
We found no known interaction between Smartweed and Raltegravir 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.
Smartweed and Raltegravir
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 Raltegravir and Smartweed 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.
Smartweed safety at a glance
Safety guidance is general; always confirm with your pharmacist or doctor for your situation.
Why No Interaction Is Listed for Raltegravir
Interactions in our licensed database are recorded against drug classes, not just single drug names. Raltegravir is filed under 4 classifications — including integrase inhibitors, glucuronidated drugs, oral drugs. Smartweed has documented interactions with 1 drug class — the most serious being warfarin (coumadin) (moderate) — and none of Raltegravir’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.
Smartweed Does Interact With Other Medications
Smartweed has 2 moderate known drug interactions in our database — Raltegravir isn’t one of them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.
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See Every Supplement That Interacts With Raltegravir
This page covers Smartweed only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Raltegravir page lists 33 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.
The most serious there right now: Activated Charcoal (major), Breadfruit (moderate), Brussels Sprout (moderate), Cabbage (moderate) and Calcium (moderate).
By severity: 1 major · 22 moderate · 10 minor.
From our pharmacist’s overview on the Raltegravir page
“For someone taking raltegravir (Isentress) to keep HIV suppressed, a steady drug level is what blocks rebound and resistance, and this list deserves genuine vigilance. The lone major-rated entry is activated charcoal, which can soak up the medicine in the gut and cut what reaches your blood.”
Reviewed by 2 · Jul 18, 2026
Taking Smartweed as Part of a Dietary Supplement Product? Check It for Interactions
We hold 4 real supplement products containing Smartweed, each one broken down to its full ingredient list — and combination products often carry several ingredients besides Smartweed. Even though Smartweed itself has no known interaction with Raltegravir, another ingredient on your label might. Find your product and we’ll check every ingredient on its label:
Where Smartweed and Raltegravir 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.
#839 of 1,452 supplements looked up here in the last 7 days
#2,030 of 2,830 medications looked up here in the last 7 days
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 Smartweed reference on this page ↓
- Freshness: we automatically re-check this combination every week — this pair was last verified September 20, 2026. The Smartweed and Raltegravir 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.
About Smartweed
What is Smartweed?
- Digestive upset
- Minor skin irritation
- Heavy menstrual bleeding (traditional)
- Wound and bleeding (traditional topical use)
- Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory support
Smartweed (Persicaria hydropiper) is a peppery wetland plant with a long history in traditional medicine for digestive complaints, bleeding, and skin problems. Modern human studies are very limited, so its benefits are not well proven. Because safety data are thin, it's best to use cautiously and avoid it during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Persicaria hydropiper · Polygonaceae · Aerial parts (leaves, stems, and flowering tops); sometimes the whole plant · Tea, tincture, liquid extract, dried herb, and topical preparations
An interaction check asks whether these two react with each other — it does not ask whether Smartweed is a good idea for someone in your situation. Here is what our Smartweed record says about it on its own.
Smartweed: dosing
There is no well-established or standardized dose for smartweed. Because it has not been carefully studied in people, experts cannot recommend a safe and effective amount.If you choose to use a product, follow the directions on the label and do not exceed them.
From our Smartweed monograph — the full record covers uses, side effects and every documented interaction.
About Raltegravir
What Is Raltegravir Used For?
Brand name: Isentress
Raltegravir — available as Isentress and as the generic raltegravir tablet — is used to treat HIV-1 (human immunodeficiency virus) infection. It is always used together with other antiretroviral (anti-HIV) medicines, never on its own.
Isentress is approved for adults and for children weighing at least 2 kg. Raltegravir tablets are approved for adults and for children weighing at least 25 kg who can swallow a tablet whole.
Most-Reported Side Effects for Raltegravir
From FAERS, the FDA’s public side-effect reporting system (16,418 reports, all brands). Reports are voluntary and are not proof the drug caused the effect.
Other Drugs & Smartweed
Browse every other medication we’ve checked against Smartweed — both the ones with a known interaction and the ones without. Select any drug for the full detail.
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2 interactions
No interaction 2,827 drugs checked — show the list
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Showing the 60 most looked-up of 2,827 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Smartweed list.
Smartweed References
The 2 references that drive our Smartweed 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.
- Gruenwald J, Brendler T, Jaenicke C. PDR for Herbal Medicines. 1st ed. Montvale, NJ: Medical Economics Company, Inc., 1998.
- Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions. 2nd ed. Sandy, OR: Eclectic Medical Publications, 1998.
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.
Taking Smartweed and Raltegravir Together: Common Questions
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