Drug & supplement interaction

Terminalia + Aspirin, Omeprazole

Aspirin, Omeprazole brand name: Yosprala.

Moderate Interaction
The bottom line Moderate

Aspirin, Omeprazole falls into 4 drug categories that Terminalia can interact with; the most serious is rated moderate. Theoretically, use of Terminalia arjuna may increase the levels and clinical effects of CYP2C9 substrates.

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SeverityModerate
LikelihoodPossible
Interactions4
EvidenceD
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Terminalia and Aspirin, Omeprazole

These two interact in 4 distinct ways. Each one is explained separately below.

Why Are There 4 Interactions?

Terminalia interacts with whole categories of medication. Aspirin, Omeprazole falls into 4 of those categories, so it can interact with Terminalia in 4 different ways. We’ve listed each one below — your overall risk is driven by the most serious of them (Moderate).

Moderate

CYTOCHROME P450 2C9 (CYP2C9) SUBSTRATES

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Why this applies to Aspirin, Omeprazole

Aspirin, Omeprazole falls under CYTOCHROME P450 2C9 (CYP2C9) SUBSTRATES — the group Terminalia interacts with.

Theoretically, use of Terminalia arjuna may increase the levels and clinical effects of CYP2C9 substrates.
In vitro research shows that Terminalia arjuna extract inhibits CYP2C9 enzymes and reduces CYP2C9 substrate metabolism.
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 your Yosprala (the aspirin plus omeprazole combo): lab studies suggest Terminalia arjuna may slow down a liver enzyme called CYP2C9. Both pieces of your medicine lean on that enzyme to be cleared. If it's blocked, levels could drift a little higher. For the aspirin part, that mostly means a bit more chance of stomach upset or bleeding signs (think dark stools, easy bruising, or stomach pain). For omeprazole, it usually just means more of its acid-blocking effect.

That said, this is theoretical, based only on test-tube work, not real people. I wouldn't lose sleep over it, but because aspirin already nudges bleeding risk, run it past your pharmacist or doctor before adding Terminalia.

References
  1. Varghese A, Savai J, Pandita N, Gaud RS. In vitro modulatory effects of Terminalia arjuna, arjunic acid, arjunetin, and arjungenin on CYP3A4, CYP2D6, and CYP2C9 enzyme activity in human liver microsomes. Toxicology Reports. 2015(2):806-16. PubMed
Moderate

CYTOCHROME P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) SUBSTRATES

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Aspirin, Omeprazole also falls under CYTOCHROME P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) SUBSTRATES.

Theoretically, use of Terminalia arjuna may increase the levels and clinical effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
In vitro research shows that Terminalia arjuna extract inhibits CYP3A4 enzymes and reduces CYP3A4 substrate metabolism.
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 with Yosprala (the aspirin plus omeprazole combo) and Terminalia. In lab studies, Terminalia arjuna seems to slow down a liver enzyme called CYP3A4, which is one pathway your body uses to clear omeprazole. If that enzyme is blocked, omeprazole could build up a bit, which might mean slightly stronger acid-lowering effects or a touch more chance of side effects like headache, nausea, or stomach upset. The aspirin portion isn't really cleared this way, so it's mostly the omeprazole side we're thinking about.

The good news: this is theoretical, based only on test-tube research, not real people. So I wouldn't lose sleep over it. Still, if you have a heart condition and want to try Terminalia, please run it by your pharmacist or doctor first.

References
  1. Varghese A, Savai J, Pandita N, Gaud RS. In vitro modulatory effects of Terminalia arjuna, arjunic acid, arjunetin, and arjungenin on CYP3A4, CYP2D6, and CYP2C9 enzyme activity in human liver microsomes. Toxicology Reports. 2015(2):806-16. PubMed
Moderate

ANTICOAGULANT/ANTIPLATELET DRUGS

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Aspirin, Omeprazole also falls under ANTICOAGULANT/ANTIPLATELET DRUGS.

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

Here's the thing to keep in mind with this combo. The aspirin in Yosprala already works by making your platelets less sticky so they don't form clots. Terminalia arjuna appears to do something similar, at least in lab studies, by slowing down platelet clumping. Stack the two together and, in theory, you could nudge your bleeding risk a little higher. That might show up as easier bruising, nosebleeds, bleeding gums, or in rare cases stomach bleeding.

I want to be honest about the evidence here: this is based only on test-tube and animal data, not real patient studies, so it's more of a caution than a proven problem. The omeprazole side of your pill isn't really involved. Still, since you're already on aspirin for your heart, please run Terminalia by your pharmacist or doctor before adding it.

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.
Moderate

OMEPRAZOLE (Prilosec)

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Theoretically, use of Terminalia chebula may increase the risk of adverse effects from omeprazole.
Animal research shows that enteral administration of Terminalia chebula for 15 days prior to administration of omeprazole increases blood levels of omeprazole and decreases omeprazole clearance. It is speculated that Terminalia chebula reduces the metabolism of omeprazole by inhibiting cytochrome P450 2C19.
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 your Yosprala, which combines aspirin and omeprazole. The interaction on file involves the omeprazole half. Your body normally clears omeprazole using a liver enzyme called CYP2C19. Lab and animal research suggests one type of Terminalia (Terminalia chebula) may slow that enzyme down, which could let omeprazole build up a bit higher than usual.

In real life, higher omeprazole levels mostly just mean a stronger acid-blocking effect, which is generally well tolerated. The aspirin part isn't really affected here. I'll be honest though: this is theoretical, based only on animal data, so I wouldn't lose sleep over it. Still, before adding any Terminalia supplement, run it past your pharmacist or doctor, especially since you have heart concerns.

References
  1. Wu G, Dong Z, Dong J, et al. Effects of mongolian medicine Terminalia chebula Retz. on 6 CYP450 enzymes in rats. Int J Clin Exp Pathol 2020;13(12):3128-3138.

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, Omeprazole one above is among them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.

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See Every Supplement That Interacts With Aspirin, Omeprazole

This page covers Terminalia only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Aspirin, Omeprazole page lists 318 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.

The most serious there right now: Activated Charcoal (major), Asarabacca (major), Beer (major), Danshen (major) and Grapefruit (major).

By severity: 9 major · 256 moderate · 53 minor.

From our pharmacist’s overview on the Aspirin, Omeprazole page

“Yosprala pairs aspirin, a blood thinner, with omeprazole, an acid reducer whose job is to shield the stomach from that aspirin, so this list carries real weight and warrants genuine care. Of the 318 supplements and herbs on file, nine are rated major, and understanding those first matters more than reading the rest.”

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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, Omeprazole 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:

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Where Terminalia and Aspirin, Omeprazole 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 25%

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

29 days ago today
Medication Aspirin, Omeprazole
Top 25%

#498 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.

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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.

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Other Drugs & Terminalia

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932Moderate
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1,897No known interaction
Moderate

932 interactions

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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.

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Taking Terminalia and Aspirin, Omeprazole Together: Common Questions

Can you take Terminalia with Aspirin, Omeprazole?
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.
Why are there 4 interactions listed for Terminalia and Aspirin, Omeprazole?
Aspirin, Omeprazole belongs to more than one drug category, and Terminalia interacts with each of those categories a little differently. We list every one so nothing is missed — your overall risk is driven by the most serious of them.
How serious is the Terminalia and Aspirin, Omeprazole 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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