Drug & supplement interaction

Star Of Bethlehem + Indapamide

Indapamide brand names: Lozol, Lozide.

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

Star Of Bethlehem has a moderate interaction with Indapamide. Theoretically, taking diuretics with star of Bethlehem might increase the risk of toxicity.

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SeverityModerate
LikelihoodPossible
EvidenceD
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Interaction report

Star Of Bethlehem and Indapamide

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

Moderate

DIURETIC DRUGS

Why this applies to Indapamide

Indapamide falls under DIURETIC DRUGS — the group Star Of Bethlehem interacts with.

Theoretically, taking diuretics with star of Bethlehem might increase the risk of toxicity.
Star of Bethlehem contains cardiac glycosides. Theoretically, concomitant use of potassium-depleting diuretics and star of Bethlehem can increase the risk of cardiac glycoside toxicity due to potassium depletion.
Severity Moderate Likelihood Possible Evidence D

Interaction 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.

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

Here's the thinking behind this one. Indapamide is a water pill, and like many diuretics it can lower your body's potassium over time. Star of Bethlehem (the actual plant) contains natural compounds called cardiac glycosides, which act a little like the heart medication digoxin. When potassium runs low, the heart becomes more sensitive to those glycosides, so in theory the combination could nudge you toward heart rhythm problems, nausea, or feeling weak or dizzy.

I want to be straight with you: this is theoretical, based on how the chemicals behave, not on real cases. And most Bach-style flower essences are so diluted they contain almost none of the plant. The bigger real-world concern is that the raw plant is toxic and shouldn't be eaten. Since indapamide already affects potassium, it's worth a quick chat with your pharmacist or doctor before adding any star of Bethlehem product.

Contact Dr. Brian directly if you have additional questions on this interaction
References
  1. Burnham TH, ed. Drug Facts and Comparisons, Updated Monthly. Facts and Comparisons, St. Louis, MO.
  2. Waud RA. The action of Ornithogalum umbellatum on the heart. J Pharmacol Exp Ther 1954;111:147-51. DOI
  3. Vogelsang A. Ornithogalum umbellatum in the treatment of congestive heart failure: progress report. J Am Geriatr Soc 1961;9:1096-9.

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

Star Of Bethlehem Also Interacts With Other Medications

Star Of Bethlehem has 155 moderate known drug interactions in our database — the Indapamide one above is one of them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.

Moderate 155 No known interaction 2,675 (incl. Indapamide)
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Check Another of Your Medications Against Star Of Bethlehem

Covers the 2,830 medications we’ve checked against Star Of Bethlehem. Pick one to open its full report.

Everything else you take

See Every Supplement That Interacts With Indapamide

This page covers Star Of Bethlehem only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Indapamide page lists 215 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.

The most serious there right now: Activated Charcoal (major), American Hellebore (major), American Mistletoe (major), Arsenic (major) and Cesium (major).

By severity: 13 major · 179 moderate · 23 minor.

From our pharmacist’s overview on the Indapamide page

“A water pill like indapamide (Lozol) lowers blood pressure and pulls potassium down, and most of the 215 supplements and herbs on file press on those same levers. Thirteen entries rate major, so this is a list to read with real care rather than skim.”

Reviewed by 2 · Jul 18, 2026

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Taking Star Of Bethlehem as Part of a Dietary Supplement Product? Check It for Interactions

We hold 15 real supplement products containing Star Of Bethlehem, each one broken down to its full ingredient list — and combination products often carry several ingredients besides Star Of Bethlehem. Your product may carry other ingredients that interact with Indapamide too, on top of Star Of Bethlehem — and those would not show on this page. Find your product and we’ll check every ingredient on its label:

How much people look this up

Where Star Of Bethlehem and Indapamide 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 Star Of Bethlehem
Top half

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

29 days ago today
Medication Indapamide
Steady interest

#1,644 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 Star Of Bethlehem

What is Star Of Bethlehem?

  • Emotional shock and trauma
  • Grief and bereavement
  • Stress relief
  • Calming and comfort

Star of Bethlehem is a small flowering plant best known as one of the ingredients in Bach flower remedies, where it is used for emotional shock and grief. There is no solid scientific evidence that it treats any medical condition, and the raw plant and bulb are considered toxic, so it should not be eaten. If you choose to use a flower-essence product, treat it as a complement to—not a replacement for—proper medical care.

Read the full Star Of Bethlehem monograph & all interactions
Medication

About Indapamide

What Is Indapamide Used For?

Brand names: Lozol, Lozide

Indapamide tablets are used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), either on their own or together with other blood pressure medications. Lowering blood pressure helps reduce the risk of related complications.

Indapamide tablets are also used to treat salt and fluid retention (edema) associated with congestive heart failure. In certain cases, indapamide may also be appropriate during pregnancy when swelling is caused by a medical condition rather than normal pregnancy changes — but routine use in otherwise healthy pregnant women is not recommended.

See full Indapamide drug information
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Other Drugs & Star Of Bethlehem

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

0Major
155Moderate
0Minor
2,674No known interaction
155 Moderate 2,674 No interaction
Moderate

155 interactions

Showing 60 of 155 moderate interactions — see all 155 on the Star Of Bethlehem page.

No interaction 2,674 drugs checked — show the list

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

Showing the 60 most looked-up of 2,674 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Star Of Bethlehem list.

See the full Star Of Bethlehem interactions page
See every supplement checked against Indapamide, 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.

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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.

© 2021 Therapeutic Research Center, LLC

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Taking Star Of Bethlehem and Indapamide Together: Common Questions

Can you take Star Of Bethlehem with Indapamide?
There is a moderate interaction, so it may be acceptable with monitoring or timing changes — but check with your pharmacist first. Read the full details on this page and confirm with your pharmacist before combining them.
How serious is the Star Of Bethlehem and Indapamide interaction?
We rate it Moderate. This combination may require monitoring, a dose adjustment, or separating the times you take each one. Consult your pharmacist before using them together.

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