Drug & supplement interaction

Yerba Mansa + Triazolam

Triazolam brand names: Halcion, Triazo, Apo-Triazo, Gen-Triazolam, Mylan-Triazolam, and others.

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

Yerba Mansa has a moderate interaction with Triazolam. Theoretically, concomitant use might cause additive or prolonged sedative effects.

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SeverityModerate
LikelihoodProbable
EvidenceD
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Interaction report

Yerba Mansa and Triazolam

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

Moderate

CNS DEPRESSANTS

Why this applies to Triazolam

Triazolam falls under CNS DEPRESSANTS — the group Yerba Mansa interacts with.

Theoretically, concomitant use might cause additive or prolonged sedative effects.
Severity Moderate Likelihood Probable Evidence D

Interaction 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..

Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS
Dr. Brian Staiger explains PharmD, Clinical Pharmacist

Triazolam (Halcion) is a benzodiazepine that calms brain activity to help you fall asleep. The concern here is simple: yerba mansa may have its own mild sedating qualities, so pairing the two could stack up. We call that an additive effect, where the sleepiness piles on rather than one canceling the other out.

In real life, that might show up as feeling extra groggy the next morning, more dizziness, trouble concentrating, or being unsteady on your feet, especially if you get up during the night. I'll be honest, though: this is a theoretical caution based on how these compounds behave, not strong human studies. It's worth mentioning to your pharmacist or doctor before combining them, but no need to panic.

Contact Dr. Brian directly if you have additional questions on this interaction
References
  1. Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions. 2nd ed. Sandy, OR: Eclectic Medical Publications, 1998.

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

Yerba Mansa Also Interacts With Other Medications

Yerba Mansa has 247 moderate known drug interactions in our database — the Triazolam one above is one of them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.

Moderate 247 No known interaction 2,583 (incl. Triazolam)
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Everything else you take

See Every Supplement That Interacts With Triazolam

This page covers Yerba Mansa only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Triazolam page lists 197 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), Gamma-hydroxybutyrate (ghb) (major) and Grapefruit (major).

By severity: 9 major · 150 moderate · 38 minor.

From our pharmacist’s overview on the Triazolam page

“Triazolam (Halcion) is a potent, fast-acting sleep medication, and I'd approach its supplement list with genuine care rather than a quick skim. Nine of the 197 flagged ingredients carry a major rating, and they cluster around two problems.”

Reviewed by 2 · Jul 18, 2026

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

We hold 139 real supplement products containing Yerba Mansa, each one broken down to its full ingredient list — and combination products often carry several ingredients besides Yerba Mansa. Your product may carry other ingredients that interact with Triazolam too, on top of Yerba Mansa — 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 Yerba Mansa and Triazolam 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 Yerba Mansa
Top half

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

29 days ago today
Medication Triazolam
Steady interest

#1,823 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 Yerba Mansa

What is Yerba Mansa?

Yerba Mansa
  • Sore throat and respiratory congestion
  • Skin irritation and wounds
  • Mouth and gum inflammation
  • Urinary and digestive complaints
  • Antimicrobial support

Yerba mansa is a traditional Southwestern and Mexican medicinal plant used for sore throats, skin problems, and infections. Modern scientific evidence in humans is very limited, so its effectiveness is largely unproven. If you want to try it, talk to a pharmacist or doctor first, and avoid it during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Read the full Yerba Mansa monograph & all interactions
Medication

About Triazolam

What Is Triazolam Used For?

Brand names: Halcion, Triazo, Apo-Triazo, Gen-Triazolam, Mylan-Triazolam, Novo-Triolam, Nu-Triazo

Triazolam tablets are approved for the short-term treatment of insomnia in adults. Treatment is generally intended for 7 to 10 days. Halcion (a brand of triazolam) is specifically indicated for this same short-term use in adults.

Using triazolam for more than 2 to 3 weeks requires a full re-evaluation by your doctor to rule out an underlying medical or psychiatric condition driving the sleep problem.

See full Triazolam drug information
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Other Drugs & Yerba Mansa

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

0Major
247Moderate
0Minor
2,582No known interaction
247 Moderate 2,582 No interaction
Moderate

247 interactions

Showing 60 of 247 moderate interactions — see all 247 on the Yerba Mansa page.

No interaction 2,582 drugs checked — show the list

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

Showing the 60 most looked-up of 2,582 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Yerba Mansa list.

See the full Yerba Mansa interactions page
See every supplement checked against Triazolam, 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.

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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 Yerba Mansa and Triazolam Together: Common Questions

Can you take Yerba Mansa with Triazolam?
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 Yerba Mansa and Triazolam 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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