Drug & supplement interaction

Swallowroot + Apraclonidine

Apraclonidine brand name: Iopidine.

No Known Interaction
Medically reviewed by · Updated June 2026 · Pair last verified Sep 20, 2026
The bottom line No known interaction

We found no known interaction between Swallowroot and Apraclonidine 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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Interaction report

Swallowroot and Apraclonidine

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 Apraclonidine and Swallowroot 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.

Swallowroot safety at a glance

Swallowroot overall Not established Human safety data are limited, so use cautiously and under professional guidance.
Pregnancy Avoid Not enough safety information exists, so it is best avoided during pregnancy.
Breastfeeding Avoid Safety while breastfeeding is unknown, so avoid use.

Safety guidance is general; always confirm with your pharmacist or doctor for your situation.

Still wondering about combining Apraclonidine and Swallowroot? Ask Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS directly ›
How we checked

Why No Interaction Is Listed for Apraclonidine

Interactions in our licensed database are recorded against drug classes, not just single drug names. Apraclonidine is filed under 2 classifications — alpha-adrenergic agonists, oral drugs. Swallowroot has documented interactions with 1 drug class — the most serious being anticoagulant/antiplatelet drugs (moderate) — and none of Apraclonidine’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

Swallowroot Does Interact With Other Medications

Swallowroot has 122 moderate known drug interactions in our database — Apraclonidine isn’t one of them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.

Moderate 122 No known interaction 2,708 (incl. Apraclonidine)
Taking anything else?

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What to actually watch for

What Apraclonidine’s Own FDA Label Lists

This is not an interaction — none of it involves Swallowroot. These are the most notable effects listed in the ADVERSE REACTIONS section of Apraclonidine’s own FDA label, for the medication by itself. Knowing the drug’s own list makes it easier to work out the likely cause if something new turns up while you take both. 7 of them are worth acting on rather than waiting out — marked below.

  • A slow heartbeat Worth acting on
  • Wheezing Worth acting on
  • An irregular heartbeat Worth acting on
  • Shortness of breath Worth acting on mentioned in 4.7% of FDA reports for Apraclonidine
  • Chest pain Worth acting on
  • Low mood Worth acting on
  • An allergic reaction Worth acting on
  • Dry eyes
  • Blurred vision mentioned in 5.7% of FDA reports for Apraclonidine
  • Dry mouth mentioned in 4.7% of FDA reports for Apraclonidine

Showing the 10 most notable of 25 label-listed effects — ranked by how unusual each one is across medicines generally, with serious effects weighted up.

From the ADVERSE REACTIONS section of the FDA label for Apraclonidine. Read the label on DailyMed › Where a percentage is shown, it is the share of 106 voluntary FDA FAERS reports for Apraclonidine that mention that effect — a reporting proportion, not an incidence rate and not evidence the drug caused it. Swallowroot’s licensed record lists no adverse effects our clinical vocabulary could match, so there is no Swallowroot side to compare — that is a limit of the record, not a statement that Swallowroot has no side effects.

Everything else you take

See Every Supplement That Interacts With Apraclonidine

This page covers Swallowroot only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Apraclonidine page lists 18 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.

The most serious there right now: Activated Charcoal (major), Butcher's Broom (moderate), Coffee Charcoal (moderate), European Mandrake (moderate) and Glucomannan (moderate).

By severity: 1 major · 8 moderate · 9 minor.

From our pharmacist’s overview on the Apraclonidine page

“Apraclonidine (Iopidine) is an eye drop that lowers pressure inside the eye, most often around laser procedures, and its interaction list deserves a careful read rather than a shrug. Of the 18 supplement and herbal ingredients on file, only one rates major, and that one is activated charcoal, which binds many drugs and can reduce their…”

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How much people look this up

Where Swallowroot and Apraclonidine 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 Swallowroot
Top half

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

29 days ago today
Medication Apraclonidine
Steady interest

#2,605 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 Swallowroot reference on this page ↓
  • Freshness: we automatically re-check this combination every week — this pair was last verified September 20, 2026. The Swallowroot and Apraclonidine records this page draws on were last updated June 22, 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.
Data structure & sourcing designed and verified by .
Supplement

About Swallowroot

What is Swallowroot?

  • Digestive complaints
  • General tonic and appetite stimulant
  • Blood purifier in folk medicine
  • Antimicrobial and food preservative
  • Cooling drink in hot weather

Swallowroot (Decalepis hamiltonii) is a root used in South Indian folk medicine and as a food flavoring, often pickled or made into a cooling drink. Modern scientific evidence for its health benefits in people is very limited, resting mostly on laboratory and animal studies, so its effectiveness is not proven. If you are considering it, talk with your pharmacist or doctor first, especially during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Decalepis hamiltonii · Apocynaceae · Roots and root tubers · Dried root, root powder, pickles, syrups, and traditional decoctions

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

Swallowroot: dosing

There is no established standardized dose for Swallowroot. Traditional use varies widely depending on whether it is taken as a pickle, a drink, or a powder.If you choose to use a commercial product, follow the directions on the label and do not exceed them.

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

Read the full Swallowroot monograph & all interactions
Medication

About Apraclonidine Ophthalmic

What Is Apraclonidine Ophthalmic Used For?

Brand name: Iopidine

Apraclonidine ophthalmic solution 0.5% is indicated as a short-term add-on therapy for patients with glaucoma who are already on the maximum tolerated medical treatment but still need additional reduction in intraocular pressure (IOP — the pressure inside the eye). It may be used to help delay the need for surgery while other options are explored.

It's worth knowing that if you're already using two aqueous-suppressing drugs (medicines that reduce fluid production in the eye) — such as a beta-blocker combined with a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor — adding apraclonidine may not provide much additional benefit, since it works by the same mechanism.

Most-Reported Side Effects for Apraclonidine

From FAERS, the FDA’s public side-effect reporting system (106 reports, all brands). Reports are voluntary and are not proof the drug caused the effect.

Somnolence 7 reports
Eyelid ptosis 6 reports
Vision blurred 6 reports
Constipation 5 reports
Dry mouth 5 reports
See full Apraclonidine Ophthalmic drug information
Keep checking

Other Drugs & Swallowroot

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

0Major
122Moderate
0Minor
2,707No known interaction
122 Moderate 2,707 No interaction
Moderate

122 interactions

Showing 60 of 122 moderate interactions — see all 122 on the Swallowroot page.

No interaction 2,707 drugs checked — show the list

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

Showing the 60 most looked-up of 2,707 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Swallowroot list.

See the full Swallowroot interactions page
See every supplement checked against Apraclonidine, ranked by severity
Evidence & sources

Swallowroot References

The 1 references that drive our Swallowroot 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. Suneetha WJ, Krishnakantha TP. Effect of swallowroot extract on functions of platelets in vitro. J Thromb Thrombolysis 2005;19:133-4. PubMed

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 Swallowroot and Apraclonidine Together: Common Questions

Is it safe to take Swallowroot with Apraclonidine?
We do not list a known interaction between Swallowroot and Apraclonidine. 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 Swallowroot and Apraclonidine combination checked?
Interactions in our licensed database are recorded against drug classes. Apraclonidine is filed under 2 classifications, and Swallowroot has documented interactions with 1 drug class — none of Apraclonidine'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 Swallowroot interact with any other medications?
Yes. Swallowroot has 122 documented drug interactions in our database — Apraclonidine 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 Apraclonidine interact with any supplements?
Yes. Apraclonidine has documented interactions with 18 supplements in our database — Swallowroot is not one of them. The Apraclonidine interaction page linked on this page lists every one, ranked by severity.

Written and reviewed by the HelloPharmacist editorial staff. Our editorial policy

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