Drug & supplement interaction

Stinging Nettle + Ammonium Chloride

Ammonium Chloride brand name: Ammonium Chloride.

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

Stinging Nettle has a moderate interaction with Ammonium Chloride. Theoretically, combining stinging nettle with diuretic drugs may have additive effects.

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SeverityModerate
LikelihoodPossible
EvidenceD
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Interaction report

Stinging Nettle and Ammonium Chloride

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

Moderate

DIURETIC DRUGS

Why this applies to Ammonium Chloride

Ammonium Chloride falls under DIURETIC DRUGS — the group Stinging Nettle interacts with.

Theoretically, combining stinging nettle with diuretic drugs may have additive effects.
Animal research suggests that the above ground parts and roots of stinging nettle may have a diuretic effect.
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 gist for combining stinging nettle with ammonium chloride. Ammonium chloride is sometimes used as a mild diuretic (a water pill) and also as a urine acidifier or to help break up mucus. The concern on file is that nettle may have its own gentle diuretic effect, so taking both together could, in theory, add up and make you lose a bit more fluid than expected.

I want to be straight with you: this is based on lab and animal studies, not solid human research, so it's a fairly weak, theoretical concern. If you did notice anything, it would likely be increased urination, thirst, or feeling lightheaded from being a little dehydrated. Before mixing these, just run it by your pharmacist or doctor so they can keep an eye on your hydration.

Contact Dr. Brian directly if you have additional questions on this interaction
References
  1. Monographs on the medicinal uses of plant drugs. Exeter, UK: European Scientific Co-op Phytother, 1997.
  2. Newall CA, Anderson LA, Philpson JD. Herbal Medicine: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals. London, UK: The Pharmaceutical Press, 1996.
  3. Leung AY, Foster S. Encyclopedia of Common Natural Ingredients Used in Food, Drugs and Cosmetics. 2nd ed. New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons, 1996.
  4. Tahri, A., Yamani, S., Legssyer, A., Aziz, M., Mekhfi, H., Bnouham, M., and Ziyyat, A. Acute diuretic, natriuretic and hypotensive effects of a continuous perfusion of aqueous extract of Urtica dioica in the rat. J Ethnopharmacol 2000;73(1-2):95-100. PubMed

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

Stinging Nettle Also Interacts With Other Medications

Stinging Nettle has 163 moderate known drug interactions in our database — the Ammonium Chloride one above is one of them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.

Moderate 163 No known interaction 2,667 (incl. Ammonium Chloride)
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Questions About Stinging Nettle or Ammonium Chloride

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Everything else you take

See Every Supplement That Interacts With Ammonium Chloride

This page covers Stinging Nettle only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Ammonium Chloride page lists 200 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), Lithium (major) and Oleander (major).

By severity: 7 major · 169 moderate · 24 minor.

From our pharmacist’s overview on the Ammonium Chloride page

“Ammonium chloride, an old drug still used to acidify the urine and correct certain acid-base imbalances, sits in caution territory in my read of this page. Most of the interactions on file involve supplements that push blood pressure up or down or that compound the fluid and potassium shifts tied to its use, and a smaller set can chang…”

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

We hold 3,276 real supplement products containing Stinging Nettle, each one broken down to its full ingredient list — and combination products often carry several ingredients besides Stinging Nettle. Your product may carry other ingredients that interact with Ammonium Chloride too, on top of Stinging Nettle — 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 Stinging Nettle and Ammonium Chloride 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 Stinging Nettle
Top 10%

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

29 days ago today
Medication Ammonium Chloride
Top 25%

#586 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 Stinging Nettle

What is Stinging Nettle?

Stinging Nettle
  • Enlarged prostate (BPH) symptoms
  • Seasonal allergies
  • Joint pain and arthritis
  • Urinary symptoms / mild diuretic
  • Blood sugar support

Stinging nettle is a common plant used as food and in traditional medicine, most often for prostate symptoms, allergies, and joint pain. The evidence is mixed and mostly preliminary, so it is best thought of as a supportive option rather than a proven treatment. It is generally well tolerated, but pregnant and breastfeeding people should avoid it and everyone should check with a pharmacist or doctor first.

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Other Drugs & Stinging Nettle

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

0Major
163Moderate
0Minor
2,666No known interaction
163 Moderate 2,666 No interaction
Moderate

163 interactions

Showing 60 of 163 moderate interactions — see all 163 on the Stinging Nettle page.

No interaction 2,666 drugs checked — show the list

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

Showing the 60 most looked-up of 2,666 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Stinging Nettle list.

See the full Stinging Nettle interactions page
See every supplement checked against Ammonium Chloride, 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.

Parts of this content are provided by the Therapeutic Research Center, LLC.

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.

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Taking Stinging Nettle and Ammonium Chloride Together: Common Questions

Can you take Stinging Nettle with Ammonium Chloride?
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 Stinging Nettle and Ammonium Chloride 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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