Water Hemlock + Bexarotene
Bexarotene brand name: Targretin.
We found no known interaction between Water Hemlock and Bexarotene 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 Bexarotene 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.
Water Hemlock and Bexarotene
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 Bexarotene and Water Hemlock 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.
Water Hemlock 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.
Why No Interaction Is Listed for Bexarotene
Interactions in our licensed database are recorded against drug classes, not just single drug names. Bexarotene is filed under 3 classifications — retinoids, cytochrome p450 3a4 (cyp3a4) substrates, oral drugs. Water Hemlock has documented interactions with 1 drug class — the most serious being lithium (moderate) — and none of Bexarotene’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.
Water Hemlock Does Interact With Other Medications
Water Hemlock has 1 moderate known drug interaction in our database — Bexarotene isn’t one of them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.
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Water Hemlock in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
When used orally or topically. Water hemlock is toxic; avoid using.
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
Some Bexarotene Products Have a Food Rule — Water Hemlock Should Not Break It
At least one FDA label for a product containing Bexarotene says to take it with food. If you take Water Hemlock on an empty stomach out of habit, keep them separate — and take Bexarotene 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 Bexarotene 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.
TARGRETIN should be taken as a single oral daily dose with a meal.
From the Dosage and Administration section of the FDA label we read for Bexarotene — 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.
See Every Supplement That Interacts With Bexarotene
This page covers Water Hemlock only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Bexarotene page lists 139 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.
The most serious there right now: Activated Charcoal (major), Grapefruit (major), St. John's Wort (major), Vitamin A (major) and Acacia Rigidula (moderate).
By severity: 4 major · 94 moderate · 41 minor.
Where Water Hemlock and Bexarotene 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.
#554 of 1,452 supplements looked up here in the last 7 days
#535 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.
- Citation library: 103,510 references behind our interaction content, 65,311 of them resolved to verified PubMed/DOI sources. See every Water Hemlock reference on this page ↓
- Freshness: we automatically re-check this combination every week — this pair was last verified September 20, 2026. The Water Hemlock and Bexarotene 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.
About Water Hemlock
What is Water Hemlock?
- Historically misused in folk practice (not recommended)
- Sometimes confused with edible wild carrots or parsnips
- No safe medicinal use
Water hemlock is one of the most poisonous plants in North America and is NOT a safe dietary supplement or herbal remedy. Even small amounts can cause violent seizures and death. Never eat, brew, or take any part of this plant, and seek emergency care immediately if exposure is suspected.
Cicuta maculata · Apiaceae · None — this is a toxic plant, not a usable supplement (roots are the most poisonous part) · Not used as a supplement; sometimes mistaken for edible wild plants
An interaction check asks whether these two react with each other — it does not ask whether Water Hemlock is a good idea for someone in your situation. Here is what our Water Hemlock record says about it on its own.
Water Hemlock: dosing
There is no safe dose of water hemlock. The only appropriate action with this plant is avoidance and, in case of exposure, emergency care.
From our Water Hemlock monograph — the full record covers uses, side effects and every documented interaction.
About Bexarotene
What Is Bexarotene Used For?
Brand name: Targretin
Bexarotene capsules (brands: Bexarotene, Targretin) are used to treat the skin symptoms of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL) in patients whose disease has not responded to at least one prior systemic treatment.
Bexarotene gel 1% (brands: Bexarotene, Targretin) is used to treat the skin lesions of early-stage CTCL (Stage IA and IB) when other therapies have not worked or could not be tolerated. The gel is a topical therapy and is not intended for systemic use.
Other Drugs & Water Hemlock
Browse every other medication we’ve checked against Water Hemlock — both the ones with a known interaction and the ones without. Select any drug for the full detail.
No drugs match “”.
1 interaction
No interaction 2,828 drugs checked — show the list
We also checked Water Hemlock against these medications and found no known interaction in our sources. Open any page to confirm.
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Showing the 60 most looked-up of 2,828 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Water Hemlock list.
Water Hemlock References
The 8 references that drive our Water Hemlock 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.
- Starreveld E, Hope E. Cicutoxin poisoning (water hemlock). Neurol 1975;25:730-4. PubMed
- Knutsen OH, Paszkowski P. New aspects in the treatment of water hemlock poisoning. J Toxicol Clin Toxicol 1984;22:157-66. PubMed
- Anon. Water hemlock poisoning - Maine, 1992. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep 1994;43:229-31. Available at: http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/00026056.htm.
- Applefeld JJ, Caplan ES. A case of water hemlock poisoning. JACEP 1979;8:401-3. PubMed
- Carlton BE, Tufts E, Girard DE. Water hemlock poisoning complicated by rhabdomyolysis and renal failure. Clin Toxicol 1979;14:87-92. PubMed
- Rizzi, D., Basile, C., Di Maggio, A., Sebastio, A., Introna, F., Jr., Rizzi, R., Scatizzi, A., De Marco, S., and Smialek, J. E. Clinical spectrum of accidental hemlock poisoning: neurotoxic manifestations, rhabdomyolysis and acute tubular necrosis. Nephr PubMed
- Heath, K. B. A fatal case of apparent water hemlock poisoning. Vet.Hum.Toxicol. 2001;43(1):35-36.
- Landers, D., Seppi, K., and Blauer, W. Seizures and death on a white river float trip. Report of water hemlock poisoning. West J.Med. 1985;142(5):637-640. DOI
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.
Taking Water Hemlock and Bexarotene Together: Common Questions
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