Drug & supplement interaction

Toothed Clubmoss + Uridine Triacetate

Uridine Triacetate brand names: Xuriden, Vistogard.

No Known Interaction
Medically reviewed by · Updated July 2026 · Pair last verified Sep 27, 2026
The bottom line No known interaction

We found no known interaction between Toothed Clubmoss and Uridine Triacetate 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. Additionally, although there is no interaction, the label for Uridine Triacetate states a food rule worth keeping to, and the two are separately associated with some of the same side effects, which would make a new symptom harder to attribute to one or the other.

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Interaction report

Toothed Clubmoss and Uridine Triacetate

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 Uridine Triacetate and Toothed Clubmoss 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.

Toothed Clubmoss safety at a glance

Toothed Clubmoss overall Use caution May cause nervous-system and digestive side effects, and product quality varies widely.
Pregnancy Avoid Not enough safety information; avoid during pregnancy.
Breastfeeding Avoid Not enough safety information; avoid while breastfeeding.

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

Still wondering about combining Uridine Triacetate and Toothed Clubmoss? Ask Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS directly ›
How we checked

Why No Interaction Is Listed for Uridine Triacetate

Interactions in our licensed database are recorded against drug classes, not just single drug names. Uridine Triacetate is filed under a single classification — oral drugs. Toothed Clubmoss has documented interactions with 2 drug classes — the most serious being anticholinergic drugs (moderate) and cholinergic drugs (moderate) — and none of Uridine Triacetate’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

Toothed Clubmoss Does Interact With Other Medications

Toothed Clubmoss has 219 moderate known drug interactions in our database — Uridine Triacetate isn’t one of them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.

Moderate 219 No known interaction 2,611 (incl. Uridine Triacetate)
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What to actually watch for

No Interaction Found — But Data Suggests Toothed Clubmoss and Uridine Triacetate May Share a Side Effect

This is not an interaction. Neither one changes how your body handles the other, and nothing here says they react together. What our sources do show is that each has separately been linked to the effects below — so taking both can make those effects more likely to turn up, and harder to pin on one or the other if they do.

  • Nausea reported in 8.7% of FDA reports for Uridine Triacetate Additional detail

    Toothed Clubmoss

    “No adverse effects have been reported. However, a thorough evaluation of safety outcomes has not been conducted.

    Orally, huperzine A, a constituent of toothed clubmoss, can cause dizziness, nausea, and sweating.”

    Toothed Clubmoss · Natural Medicines adverse-effect record, reported in nausea and vomiting.

    1 source cited
    1. 3140. Zhang RW, Tang XC, Han YY, et al. [Drug evaluation of huperzine A in the treatment of senile memory disorders]. Chung Kuo Yao Li Hsueh Pao 1991;12:250-2.

    “Orally, huperzine A, a constituent of toothed clubmoss, can cause nausea.”

    Toothed Clubmoss · Natural Medicines adverse-effect record, reported in nausea and vomiting.

    1 source cited
    1. 3140. Zhang RW, Tang XC, Han YY, et al. [Drug evaluation of huperzine A in the treatment of senile memory disorders]. Chung Kuo Yao Li Hsueh Pao 1991;12:250-2.

    Uridine Triacetate

    Listed in the ADVERSE REACTIONS section of the FDA label for Uridine Triacetate, and in voluntary FDA adverse-event reports. Read the label on DailyMed ›

Reported for Toothed Clubmoss but not commonly for Uridine Triacetate: dizziness and sweating.

Effects for Uridine Triacetate come from the ADVERSE REACTIONS section of its FDA label; effects for Toothed Clubmoss come from the Natural Medicines adverse-effect record, quoted above. Where a percentage is shown, it is the share of 138 voluntary FDA FAERS reports for Uridine Triacetate that mention that effect — a reporting proportion, not an incidence rate and not evidence the drug caused it. Wording is matched across sources by our own clinical vocabulary, so treat this as a prompt to pay attention, not a diagnosis.

How to take them

Some Uridine Triacetate Products Have a Food Rule — Toothed Clubmoss Should Not Break It

At least one FDA label for a product containing Uridine Triacetate says to take it with food. If you take Toothed Clubmoss on an empty stomach out of habit, keep them separate — and take Uridine Triacetate with a meal where the label says to.

This may not be true of your version. Food instructions belong to the product, not the ingredient: two Uridine Triacetate products can carry different directions, and extended-release forms often differ from immediate-release ones. The label we read is quoted below — check the directions on your own box or bottle, or ask your pharmacist, for how to take the exact product you were given.

Administer the dose with food (applesauce, pudding or yogurt) or in milk or infant formula.

From the Dosage and Administration section of the FDA label we read for Uridine Triacetate — where that label names a specific product, the instruction is that product's. Read the label on DailyMed ›

A food rule is not an interaction — it is about how much of the medicine you absorb. The directions that came with your own product, and your pharmacist, outrank anything on this page.

Everything else you take

See Every Supplement That Interacts With Uridine Triacetate

This page covers Toothed Clubmoss only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Uridine Triacetate page lists 17 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.

The most serious there right now: Activated Charcoal (major), Coffee Charcoal (moderate), European Mandrake (moderate), Glucomannan (moderate) and Guar Gum (moderate).

By severity: 1 major · 7 moderate · 9 minor.

From our pharmacist’s overview on the Uridine Triacetate page

“Uridine triacetate is a drug you take when absorption truly cannot fail, whether as Vistogard, the emergency antidote for fluorouracil or capecitabine overdose, or as Xuriden for hereditary orotic aciduria. That is why the 17 supplement interactions on file deserve real care rather than a shrug.”

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One more smart check

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

We hold 101 real supplement products containing Toothed Clubmoss, each one broken down to its full ingredient list — and combination products often carry several ingredients besides Toothed Clubmoss. Even though Toothed Clubmoss itself has no known interaction with Uridine Triacetate, another ingredient on your label might. Find your product and we’ll check every ingredient on its label:

How much people look this up

Where Toothed Clubmoss and Uridine Triacetate 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 Toothed Clubmoss
Top half

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

29 days ago today
Medication Uridine Triacetate
Steady interest

#2,031 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 Toothed Clubmoss reference on this page ↓
  • Freshness: we automatically re-check this combination every week — this pair was last verified September 27, 2026. The Toothed Clubmoss and Uridine Triacetate records this page draws on were last updated July 10, 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 Toothed Clubmoss

What is Toothed Clubmoss?

Toothed Clubmoss
  • Memory and cognitive support
  • Alzheimer's disease and dementia
  • General brain or 'nootropic' support
  • Inflammation and pain (traditional use)
  • Age-related memory loss

Toothed Clubmoss is a moss-like plant best known as the natural source of huperzine A, a compound studied mainly for memory and Alzheimer's disease. Some early research is promising, but the evidence is limited and the supplement is not well standardized or regulated, so quality between products varies. Because it can affect the nervous system, talk with a pharmacist or doctor before using it.

Huperzia serrata · Lycopodiaceae · Whole plant (above-ground parts), the source of huperzine A · Capsules, tablets, powdered extracts; often sold as standardized 'huperzine A' supplements

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

Toothed Clubmoss: dosing

There is no official, standardized dose for Toothed Clubmoss. Most products are labeled by their huperzine A content, often in very small amounts measured in micrograms. Avoid combining different supplements that contain huperzine A.

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

Read the full Toothed Clubmoss monograph & all interactions
Medication

About Uridine Triacetate

What Is Uridine Triacetate Used For?

Brand names: Xuriden, Vistogard

Uridine triacetate has two separate uses, depending on the product.

Vistogard is for emergency treatment in adults and children after an overdose of the cancer drugs fluorouracil or capecitabine. It is also used for early-onset, severe or life-threatening toxicity within 96 hours after the end of those drugs. Xuriden is for adults and children with hereditary orotic aciduria.

See full Uridine Triacetate drug information
Keep checking

Other Drugs & Toothed Clubmoss

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

0Major
219Moderate
0Minor
2,610No known interaction
219 Moderate 2,610 No interaction
Moderate

219 interactions

Showing 60 of 219 moderate interactions — see all 219 on the Toothed Clubmoss page.

No interaction 2,610 drugs checked — show the list

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

Showing the 60 most looked-up of 2,610 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Toothed Clubmoss list.

See the full Toothed Clubmoss interactions page
See every supplement checked against Uridine Triacetate, ranked by severity
Evidence & sources

Toothed Clubmoss References

The 3 references that drive our Toothed Clubmoss 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. Budavari S, ed. The Merck Index. 12th ed. Whitehouse Station, NJ: Merck & Co., Inc., 1996.
  2. Zhang RW, Tang XC, Han YY, et al. [Drug evaluation of huperzine A in the treatment of senile memory disorders]. Chung Kuo Yao Li Hsueh Pao 1991;12:250-2.
  3. Ohba T, Yoshino Y, Ishisaka M, et al. Japanese Huperzia serrata extract and the constituent, huperzine A, ameliorate the scopolamine-induced cognitive impairment in mice. Biosci Biotechnol Biochem. 2015;79(11):1838-44.

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 Toothed Clubmoss and Uridine Triacetate Together: Common Questions

Is it safe to take Toothed Clubmoss with Uridine Triacetate?
We do not list a known interaction between Toothed Clubmoss and Uridine Triacetate. 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.
Do Toothed Clubmoss and Uridine Triacetate have any of the same side effects?
Yes — our sources link each of them separately to one of the same effects. That is not an interaction: neither changes how your body handles the other. It does mean that if one of those effects turns up, it can be harder to tell which one is behind it. They are listed on this page with the source behind each.
Should I take Toothed Clubmoss and Uridine Triacetate at the same time of day?
At least one FDA label for a product containing Uridine Triacetate says to take it with food. If you take Toothed Clubmoss on an empty stomach out of habit, keep them separate and take Uridine Triacetate with a meal where the label says to. Food instructions belong to the product rather than the ingredient — two Uridine Triacetate products can differ — so check the directions on your own box. This is about absorption, not an interaction.
How was the Toothed Clubmoss and Uridine Triacetate combination checked?
Interactions in our licensed database are recorded against drug classes. Uridine Triacetate is filed under 1 classification, and Toothed Clubmoss has documented interactions with 2 drug classes — none of Uridine Triacetate'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 Toothed Clubmoss interact with any other medications?
Yes. Toothed Clubmoss has 219 documented drug interactions in our database — Uridine Triacetate 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 Uridine Triacetate interact with any supplements?
Yes. Uridine Triacetate has documented interactions with 17 supplements in our database — Toothed Clubmoss is not one of them. The Uridine Triacetate 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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