Tartaric Acid + Phenelzine Sulfate
Phenelzine Sulfate brand name: Nardil.
We found no known interaction between Tartaric Acid and Phenelzine Sulfate 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.
Tartaric Acid and Phenelzine Sulfate
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 Phenelzine Sulfate and Tartaric Acid 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.
Worth understanding: our licensed dataset holds no drug-interaction record for Tartaric Acid at all — not against Phenelzine Sulfate, and not against any other medication we track. This verdict therefore rests on the absence of any recorded data, not on research that looked at this combination and found nothing. We cannot rule an interaction out.
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.
Tartaric Acid safety at a glance
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.
Tartaric Acid in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
When tartaric acid is used orally in the amounts commonly found in foods. There is insufficient reliable information available about the safety of tartaric acid when used as a supplement during pregnancy or lactation; avoid amounts greater than those found in foods.
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
See Every Supplement That Interacts With Phenelzine Sulfate
This page covers Tartaric Acid only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Phenelzine Sulfate page lists 144 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.
The most serious there right now: 1,4-butanediol (major), Activated Charcoal (major), Beer (major), Bitter Orange (major) and Brewer's Yeast (major).
By severity: 18 major · 111 moderate · 15 minor.
From our pharmacist’s overview on the Phenelzine Sulfate page
“Few medications demand as much dietary and supplement care as phenelzine sulfate (Nardil), an older MAOI antidepressant, and this list backs that up, with 18 of its 144 recorded interactions rated major. The two dominant themes are sedation and blood pressure.”
Reviewed by 2 · Jul 18, 2026
Taking Tartaric Acid as Part of a Dietary Supplement Product? Check It for Interactions
We hold 27 real supplement products containing Tartaric Acid, each one broken down to its full ingredient list — and combination products often carry several ingredients besides Tartaric Acid. Even though Tartaric Acid itself has no known interaction with Phenelzine Sulfate, another ingredient on your label might. Find your product and we’ll check every ingredient on its label:
Where Tartaric Acid and Phenelzine Sulfate 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.
#1,204 of 1,452 supplements looked up here in the last 7 days
#428 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. Tartaric Acid is not yet covered by that licensed database, so its write-up cites publicly available medical sources directly (see the references below).
- Citation library: 103,510 references behind our interaction content, 65,311 of them resolved to verified PubMed/DOI sources. See every Tartaric Acid reference on this page ↓
- Freshness: we automatically re-check this combination every week — this pair was last verified September 27, 2026. The Tartaric Acid and Phenelzine Sulfate 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.
About Tartaric Acid
What is Tartaric Acid?
- Food and drink flavoring (sour taste)
- Antioxidant and preservative in foods
- Effervescent and antacid products
- Baking (as cream of tartar)
- Cosmetic and skincare ingredient
Tartaric acid is a natural fruit acid found in grapes and used widely as a food additive for its tart flavor and as a component in baking and effervescent products. It is generally recognized as safe in the small amounts found in foods, but it is not a proven treatment for any health condition, and large amounts can upset the stomach. If you are considering supplements containing it, check with your pharmacist or doctor first.
Naturally found in grapes and other fruits; also made commercially · Powder, food additive, capsules, effervescent products, cream of tartar
An interaction check asks whether these two react with each other — it does not ask whether Tartaric Acid is a good idea for someone in your situation. Here is what our Tartaric Acid record says about it on its own.
Tartaric Acid: dosing
There is no established medicinal dose for tartaric acid, because it is not a proven treatment for any condition. Most people get it naturally as a small ingredient in foods, baked goods, and beverages.If you use a product that contains tartaric acid — such as an effervescent powder or a supplement — follow the directions on the label and do not exceed the recommended amount.
From our Tartaric Acid monograph — the full record covers uses, side effects and every documented interaction.
About Phenelzine
What Is Phenelzine Used For?
Brand name: Nardil
Phenelzine treats depression in people described as “atypical,” “nonendogenous,” or “neurotic.” These patients often have a mix of anxiety and depression, along with phobic or hypochondriacal features (intense fears or excessive worry about health).
It is rarely the first antidepressant tried. It is more suitable for people who did not respond to the drugs more commonly used. Evidence is less conclusive for severe depression with endogenous features. These uses apply to Phenelzine Sulfate tablets and Nardil tablets.
Most-Reported Side Effects for Phenelzine Sulfate
From FAERS, the FDA’s public side-effect reporting system (0 reports, all brands). Reports are voluntary and are not proof the drug caused the effect.
Other Drugs & Tartaric Acid
Browse every other medication we’ve checked against Tartaric Acid — both the ones with a known interaction and the ones without. Select any drug for the full detail.
No drugs match “”.
No interaction 2,829 drugs checked — show the list
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Showing the 60 most looked-up of 2,829 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Tartaric Acid list.
Tartaric Acid References
The 3 sources that drive our Tartaric Acid monograph — publicly available pages from reputable medical and government organizations. Every link was verified to work before publishing. Tartaric Acid is not covered by the licensed Natural Medicines interaction database, so its page cites these public sources directly.
- Tartaric acid — PubChem (National Library of Medicine) Source
- Food Additive Status List — U.S. Food and Drug Administration Source
- Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration Source
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.
Phenelzine Sulfate Is Linked to Lower Levels of One Nutrient
Natural Medicines records Phenelzine Sulfate as a medicine that can lower these. This is not an interaction with Tartaric Acid — it is a separate effect of the medicine, and it is a reason some people are advised to supplement rather than to avoid one:
Read the full Phenelzine Sulfate nutrient depletion report ›
Depletion records come from the licensed Natural Medicines database. Do not start a supplement on the strength of this page — ask your pharmacist or doctor whether it applies to you.
Taking Tartaric Acid and Phenelzine Sulfate Together: Common Questions
Is it safe to take Tartaric Acid with Phenelzine Sulfate?
Does Phenelzine Sulfate interact with any supplements?
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