Drug & supplement interaction

Terminalia + Aspirin, Ethoheptazine, Meprobamate

Aspirin, Ethoheptazine, Meprobamate brand name: Equagesic.

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

Terminalia has a moderate interaction with Aspirin, Ethoheptazine, Meprobamate. Theoretically, concomitant use of Terminalia arjuna with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs may increase the risk of bleeding in some patients.

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SeverityModerate
LikelihoodPossible
EvidenceD
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Interaction report

Terminalia and Aspirin, Ethoheptazine, Meprobamate

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

Moderate

ANTICOAGULANT/ANTIPLATELET DRUGS

Why this applies to Aspirin, Ethoheptazine, Meprobamate

Aspirin, Ethoheptazine, Meprobamate falls under ANTICOAGULANT/ANTIPLATELET DRUGS — the group Terminalia interacts with.

Theoretically, concomitant use of Terminalia arjuna with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs may increase the risk of bleeding in some patients.
In vitro, Terminalia arjuna bark extract inhibits platelet aggregation, decreases platelet activation, and shows antithrombotic properties.
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

Equagesic combines aspirin (a blood thinner that blocks platelets) with ethoheptazine (a mild pain reliever) and meprobamate (a muscle relaxer). The part that matters here is the aspirin. On its own, aspirin already makes your platelets less sticky, which is why it can cause easy bruising, nosebleeds, or stomach irritation and bleeding.

Terminalia arjuna has shown, mostly in lab and test-tube studies, that it can also slow platelets down. So stacking the two could, in theory, add up to a bit more bleeding risk. This is a theoretical concern, not something proven in people, so please don't panic. Still, watch for unusual bruising, bleeding gums, or dark stools, and check with your pharmacist or doctor before combining them.

Contact Dr. Brian directly if you have additional questions on this interaction
References
  1. Malik N, Dhawan V, Bahl A, Kaul D. Inihbitory effects of Terminalia arjuna on platelet activation in vitro in healthy subjects and patients with coronary artery disease. Platelets. 2009;20(3):183-1190.

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

Terminalia Also Interacts With Other Medications

Terminalia has 932 moderate known drug interactions in our database — the Aspirin, Ethoheptazine, Meprobamate one above is one of them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.

Moderate 932 No known interaction 1,898 (incl. Aspirin, Ethoheptazine, Meprobamate)
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See Every Supplement That Interacts With Aspirin, Ethoheptazine, Meprobamate

This page covers Terminalia only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Aspirin, Ethoheptazine, Meprobamate page lists 304 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), Asarabacca (major), Beer (major) and Danshen (major).

By severity: 11 major · 260 moderate · 33 minor.

From our pharmacist’s overview on the Aspirin, Ethoheptazine, Meprobamate page

“Equagesic combines aspirin with two sedating pain relievers, ethoheptazine and meprobamate, which means supplements can go wrong in two directions at once, and this list earns genuine care before you mix in any of them. Most of the entries add to aspirin's blood-thinning effect and raise bleeding risk, while a large second group deepen…”

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

We hold 306 real supplement products containing Terminalia, each one broken down to its full ingredient list — and combination products often carry several ingredients besides Terminalia. Your product may carry other ingredients that interact with Aspirin, Ethoheptazine, Meprobamate too, on top of Terminalia — 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 Terminalia and Aspirin, Ethoheptazine, Meprobamate 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 Terminalia
Top half

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

29 days ago today
Medication Aspirin, Ethoheptazine, Meprobamate
Top 5%

#137 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 Terminalia

What is Terminalia?

Terminalia
  • Heart health and circulation
  • Digestive problems (constipation, diarrhea)
  • Cholesterol support
  • Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory support
  • Immune support

Terminalia is a group of traditional Ayurvedic tree species (most notably Terminalia arjuna) used for heart, digestive, and general wellness purposes. Some small studies suggest possible benefits for heart and cholesterol health, but the evidence is limited and not strong enough to recommend it as a treatment. Talk to your pharmacist or doctor before using it, especially if you have a heart condition.

Read the full Terminalia monograph & all interactions
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Other Drugs & Terminalia

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

0Major
932Moderate
0Minor
1,897No known interaction
932 Moderate 1,897 No interaction
Moderate

932 interactions

Showing 60 of 932 moderate interactions — see all 932 on the Terminalia page.

No interaction 1,897 drugs checked — show the list

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

Showing the 60 most looked-up of 1,897 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Terminalia list.

See the full Terminalia interactions page
See every supplement checked against Aspirin, Ethoheptazine, Meprobamate, 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 Terminalia and Aspirin, Ethoheptazine, Meprobamate Together: Common Questions

Can you take Terminalia with Aspirin, Ethoheptazine, Meprobamate?
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 Terminalia and Aspirin, Ethoheptazine, Meprobamate 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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