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Capers Drug Interactions, Uses, Effectiveness, Safety & More

Medically reviewed by ·Updated July 2026
What is this page for?

First and foremost: how Capers interacts with medications. The heart of this page is the interaction list — every drug Capers is known to interact with, and how serious each one is.

But these pages have grown well beyond that into a full monograph — what Capers is, what people use it for and how strong the evidence is, its safety and side effects, and answers to the questions we’re asked most — written and reviewed by the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases, not medical advice, and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy

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Capers Drug Interactions: The Bottom Line

From the HelloPharmacist Editorial Team · Updated July 2026

Based on the available evidence, the overall risk of a clinically significant Capers drug interaction appears low for most people, with the main caution applying to those who take blood sugar medicines. None of the listed interactions are rated major, and the concern behind them rests on limited and partly conflicting human research.

Interactions deserving the most attention

The interaction that deserves the most attention involves antidiabetes drugs. Some early human research found that a caper fruit extract lowered fasting blood sugar and HbA1c in people with type 2 diabetes who were already on these medicines, which could add to the medicines' effect. Other research did not find this, so the effect is not well established. Even so, an extra drop in blood sugar could matter for anyone whose glucose is closely managed, so it is worth being aware of.

What the rest of the list means

Although dozens of medications appear on the list, nearly all of them trace back to this single possible effect on blood sugar rather than separate proven problems. Because the evidence is preliminary and inconsistent, most of these combinations have not been shown to cause meaningful changes in people.

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Based on HelloPharmacist’s Capers interaction data and reviewed under our editorial standards.

Interaction report

Drugs that interact with Capers

86 medications have a known interaction with Capers, graded by severity. Select any drug for the full evidence-based detail.

2,830 drugs
AcarboseGlucobay, Prandase, Precose
Moderate Antidiabetes Drugs

Some preliminary clinical research shows that taking caper fruit extract 1200 mg daily for 2 months can lower fasting blood glucose and glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) in patients with type 2 diabetes who are already taking antidiabetes drugs.

Read the full Capers + Acarbose interaction Acarbose drug page: uses, dosage & side effects
AcetohexamideDymelor
Moderate Antidiabetes Drugs

Some preliminary clinical research shows that taking caper fruit extract 1200 mg daily for 2 months can lower fasting blood glucose and glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) in patients with type 2 diabetes who are already taking antidiabetes drugs.

Read the full Capers + Acetohexamide interaction
AlbiglutideTanzeum
Moderate Antidiabetes Drugs

Some preliminary clinical research shows that taking caper fruit extract 1200 mg daily for 2 months can lower fasting blood glucose and glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) in patients with type 2 diabetes who are already taking antidiabetes drugs.

Read the full Capers + Albiglutide interaction
AlogliptinNesina
Moderate Antidiabetes Drugs

Some preliminary clinical research shows that taking caper fruit extract 1200 mg daily for 2 months can lower fasting blood glucose and glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) in patients with type 2 diabetes who are already taking antidiabetes drugs.

Read the full Capers + Alogliptin interaction Alogliptin drug page: uses, dosage & side effects
Alogliptin, MetforminKazano
Moderate Antidiabetes Drugs

Some preliminary clinical research shows that taking caper fruit extract 1200 mg daily for 2 months can lower fasting blood glucose and glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) in patients with type 2 diabetes who are already taking antidiabetes drugs.

Read the full Capers + Alogliptin, Metformin interaction
Alogliptin, PioglitazoneOseni
Moderate Antidiabetes Drugs

Some preliminary clinical research shows that taking caper fruit extract 1200 mg daily for 2 months can lower fasting blood glucose and glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) in patients with type 2 diabetes who are already taking antidiabetes drugs.

Read the full Capers + Alogliptin, Pioglitazone interaction
Antidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) InhibitorGlyxambi
Moderate Antidiabetes Drugs

Some preliminary clinical research shows that taking caper fruit extract 1200 mg daily for 2 months can lower fasting blood glucose and glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) in patients with type 2 diabetes who are already taking antidiabetes drugs.

Read the full Capers + Antidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) Inhibitor interaction
CanagliflozinInvokana
Moderate Antidiabetes Drugs

Some preliminary clinical research shows that taking caper fruit extract 1200 mg daily for 2 months can lower fasting blood glucose and glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) in patients with type 2 diabetes who are already taking antidiabetes drugs.

Read the full Capers + Canagliflozin interaction Canagliflozin drug page: uses, dosage & side effects
Canagliflozin, MetforminInvokamet
Moderate Antidiabetes Drugs

Some preliminary clinical research shows that taking caper fruit extract 1200 mg daily for 2 months can lower fasting blood glucose and glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) in patients with type 2 diabetes who are already taking antidiabetes drugs.

Read the full Capers + Canagliflozin, Metformin interaction
Canagliflozin, Metformin HydrochlorideInvokamet XR
Moderate Antidiabetes Drugs

Some preliminary clinical research shows that taking caper fruit extract 1200 mg daily for 2 months can lower fasting blood glucose and glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) in patients with type 2 diabetes who are already taking antidiabetes drugs.

Read the full Capers + Canagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride interaction
ChlorpropamideChlorpropam, Diabinese
Moderate Antidiabetes Drugs

Some preliminary clinical research shows that taking caper fruit extract 1200 mg daily for 2 months can lower fasting blood glucose and glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) in patients with type 2 diabetes who are already taking antidiabetes drugs.

Read the full Capers + Chlorpropamide interaction
DapagliflozinFarxiga
Moderate Antidiabetes Drugs

Some preliminary clinical research shows that taking caper fruit extract 1200 mg daily for 2 months can lower fasting blood glucose and glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) in patients with type 2 diabetes who are already taking antidiabetes drugs.

Read the full Capers + Dapagliflozin interaction Dapagliflozin drug page: uses, dosage & side effects
Dapagliflozin Propanediol, MetforminXigduo XR
Moderate Antidiabetes Drugs

Some preliminary clinical research shows that taking caper fruit extract 1200 mg daily for 2 months can lower fasting blood glucose and glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) in patients with type 2 diabetes who are already taking antidiabetes drugs.

Read the full Capers + Dapagliflozin Propanediol, Metformin interaction
Dapagliflozin Propanediol, Saxagliptin HydrochlorideQtern
Moderate Antidiabetes Drugs

Some preliminary clinical research shows that taking caper fruit extract 1200 mg daily for 2 months can lower fasting blood glucose and glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) in patients with type 2 diabetes who are already taking antidiabetes drugs.

Read the full Capers + Dapagliflozin Propanediol, Saxagliptin Hydrochloride interaction
Dapagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride, Saxagliptin HydrochlorideQternmet XR
Moderate Antidiabetes Drugs

Some preliminary clinical research shows that taking caper fruit extract 1200 mg daily for 2 months can lower fasting blood glucose and glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) in patients with type 2 diabetes who are already taking antidiabetes drugs.

Read the full Capers + Dapagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride, Saxagliptin Hydrochloride interaction
Dasiglucagon HydrochlorideZegalogue
Moderate Antidiabetes Drugs

Some preliminary clinical research shows that taking caper fruit extract 1200 mg daily for 2 months can lower fasting blood glucose and glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) in patients with type 2 diabetes who are already taking antidiabetes drugs.

Read the full Capers + Dasiglucagon Hydrochloride interaction Dasiglucagon Hydrochloride drug page: uses, dosage & side effects
DulaglutideTrulicity
Moderate Antidiabetes Drugs

Some preliminary clinical research shows that taking caper fruit extract 1200 mg daily for 2 months can lower fasting blood glucose and glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) in patients with type 2 diabetes who are already taking antidiabetes drugs.

Read the full Capers + Dulaglutide interaction Dulaglutide drug page: uses, dosage & side effects
EmpagliflozinJardiance
Moderate Antidiabetes Drugs

Some preliminary clinical research shows that taking caper fruit extract 1200 mg daily for 2 months can lower fasting blood glucose and glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) in patients with type 2 diabetes who are already taking antidiabetes drugs.

Read the full Capers + Empagliflozin interaction Empagliflozin drug page: uses, dosage & side effects
Empagliflozin, Linagliptin, Metformin HydrochlorideTrijardy XR
Moderate Antidiabetes Drugs

Some preliminary clinical research shows that taking caper fruit extract 1200 mg daily for 2 months can lower fasting blood glucose and glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) in patients with type 2 diabetes who are already taking antidiabetes drugs.

Read the full Capers + Empagliflozin, Linagliptin, Metformin Hydrochloride interaction
Empagliflozin, MetforminSynjardy
Moderate Antidiabetes Drugs

Some preliminary clinical research shows that taking caper fruit extract 1200 mg daily for 2 months can lower fasting blood glucose and glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) in patients with type 2 diabetes who are already taking antidiabetes drugs.

Read the full Capers + Empagliflozin, Metformin interaction
Empagliflozin, Metformin HydrochlorideSynjardy XR
Moderate Antidiabetes Drugs

Some preliminary clinical research shows that taking caper fruit extract 1200 mg daily for 2 months can lower fasting blood glucose and glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) in patients with type 2 diabetes who are already taking antidiabetes drugs.

Read the full Capers + Empagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride interaction
ErtugliflozinSteglatro
Moderate Antidiabetes Drugs

Some preliminary clinical research shows that taking caper fruit extract 1200 mg daily for 2 months can lower fasting blood glucose and glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) in patients with type 2 diabetes who are already taking antidiabetes drugs.

Read the full Capers + Ertugliflozin interaction Ertugliflozin drug page: uses, dosage & side effects
Ertugliflozin, Metformin HydrochlorideSegluromet
Moderate Antidiabetes Drugs

Some preliminary clinical research shows that taking caper fruit extract 1200 mg daily for 2 months can lower fasting blood glucose and glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) in patients with type 2 diabetes who are already taking antidiabetes drugs.

Read the full Capers + Ertugliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride interaction
ExenatideBydureon, Byetta
Moderate Antidiabetes Drugs

Some preliminary clinical research shows that taking caper fruit extract 1200 mg daily for 2 months can lower fasting blood glucose and glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) in patients with type 2 diabetes who are already taking antidiabetes drugs.

Read the full Capers + Exenatide interaction Exenatide drug page: uses, dosage & side effects
Exenatide SyntheticBydureon BCISE
Moderate Antidiabetes Drugs

Some preliminary clinical research shows that taking caper fruit extract 1200 mg daily for 2 months can lower fasting blood glucose and glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) in patients with type 2 diabetes who are already taking antidiabetes drugs.

Read the full Capers + Exenatide Synthetic interaction Exenatide Synthetic drug page: uses, dosage & side effects
GliclazideDiamicron
Moderate Antidiabetes Drugs

Some preliminary clinical research shows that taking caper fruit extract 1200 mg daily for 2 months can lower fasting blood glucose and glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) in patients with type 2 diabetes who are already taking antidiabetes drugs.

Read the full Capers + Gliclazide interaction
GlimepirideAmaryl
Moderate Antidiabetes Drugs

Some preliminary clinical research shows that taking caper fruit extract 1200 mg daily for 2 months can lower fasting blood glucose and glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) in patients with type 2 diabetes who are already taking antidiabetes drugs.

Read the full Capers + Glimepiride interaction Glimepiride drug page: uses, dosage & side effects
GlipizideGlucotrol, Glucotrol XL
Moderate Antidiabetes Drugs

Some preliminary clinical research shows that taking caper fruit extract 1200 mg daily for 2 months can lower fasting blood glucose and glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) in patients with type 2 diabetes who are already taking antidiabetes drugs.

Read the full Capers + Glipizide interaction Glipizide drug page: uses, dosage & side effects
Glipizide, MetforminMetaglip
Moderate Antidiabetes Drugs

Some preliminary clinical research shows that taking caper fruit extract 1200 mg daily for 2 months can lower fasting blood glucose and glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) in patients with type 2 diabetes who are already taking antidiabetes drugs.

Read the full Capers + Glipizide, Metformin interaction
GlucagonBaqsimi, Glucagon
Moderate Antidiabetes Drugs

Some preliminary clinical research shows that taking caper fruit extract 1200 mg daily for 2 months can lower fasting blood glucose and glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) in patients with type 2 diabetes who are already taking antidiabetes drugs.

Read the full Capers + Glucagon interaction Glucagon drug page: uses, dosage & side effects
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What Severity, Likelihood & Evidence Mean

Severity — How Serious It Can Be

  • Major. Clinically significant; generally best avoided, or used only under direct professional supervision.
  • Moderate. May need monitoring, a dose adjustment, or separating the times you take each one.
  • Minor. Generally not clinically significant, but still worth noting and mentioning to your pharmacist.
  • No known interaction. Checked against our sources with nothing documented — not the same as proven safety.

Likelihood — How Well It’s Documented

  • Likely. Well-controlled human studies have demonstrated the likely existence of this interaction
  • Probable. 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.
  • Possible. 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
  • Unlikely. Interaction has been demonstrated in animal or in lab research but has been shown not to occur in humans.

Where This Data Comes From

  • Interaction records are evidence-graded and sourced from the Natural Medicines database (TRC Healthcare), the same reference used by pharmacists and hospitals.
  • Each drug listed above links to the full report for that exact Capers combination — clinical detail, likelihood, evidence level, and citations.
  • Content is reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists — see our data sources and editorial standards.
The big picture

The kinds of drugs Capers affects

Every type of medication (drug category) Capers is known to interact with. Open any category for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

All 1 drug category Capers interacts with
Antidiabetes Drugs
Antidiabetes Drugs

Some preliminary clinical research shows that taking caper fruit extract 1200 mg daily for 2 months can lower fasting blood glucose and glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) in patients with type 2 diabetes who are already taking antidiabetes drugs. However, other research does not support this effect. Until more is known, monitor blood glucose levels closely. Medication dose adjustments may be necessary.
Some antidiabetes drugs include glimepiride (Amaryl), glyburide (DiaBeta, Glynase PresTab, Micronase), insulin, pioglitazone (Actos), rosiglitazone (Avandia), and others.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
Monograph

Capers: Uses, Safety & Side Effects

Medically reviewed by · Reviewed July 2026 ·
The bottom line

Capers are the edible pickled flower buds of the Capparis spinosa shrub, used widely as food and in traditional medicine. They contain antioxidant plant compounds, but high-quality human studies on health benefits are limited, so the supplement claims remain largely unproven. As a food, capers are generally safe, but talk to your pharmacist or doctor before using concentrated extracts.

Scientific name
Capparis spinosa
Family
Capparaceae
Part used
Flower buds, fruit, root bark, and leaves
Common forms
Pickled or brined buds (food), capsules, extracts, dried powder
People commonly use it for
  • Digestive support
  • Antioxidant source
  • Blood sugar support
  • Anti-inflammatory
  • Skin and traditional tonic uses

Popular and traditional uses — not proof it works. See “Uses & effectiveness” below for the evidence.

Safety at a glance
OverallUse caution

Generally safe as a food, but concentrated supplements are not well studied.

PregnancyInsufficient reliable information

There is insufficient reliable information available about the safety of capers used in medicinal amounts during pregnancy and lactation; avoid using.

Read the full pregnancy detail
BreastfeedingInsufficient reliable information

There is insufficient reliable information available about the safety of capers used in medicinal amounts during pregnancy and lactation; avoid using.

Read the full breastfeeding detail

Pregnancy & breastfeeding ratings are from Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center). Safety guidance is general; always confirm with your pharmacist or doctor for your situation.

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Overview

Capers are the small, green flower buds of Capparis spinosa, a low, spiny shrub that grows in dry, rocky areas around the Mediterranean and parts of Asia. The buds are usually picked before they bloom and then pickled in salt or brine, which gives them their tangy, salty flavor.

Most people know capers as a food used in sauces, salads, and seafood dishes. The plant also has a long history in traditional medicine, where the buds, fruit, root bark, and leaves were used for digestion, joint discomfort, and general wellness. Today, capers are sometimes sold as extracts or capsules marketed for their antioxidant content.

How it works

Capers contain several plant compounds that may explain their proposed effects. These include flavonoids such as rutin and quercetin, along with other antioxidant substances that may help protect cells from damage caused by unstable molecules called free radicals.

Laboratory studies suggest these compounds may have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant actions. Some researchers have also explored possible effects on blood sugar and fat metabolism. It is important to remember that most of this evidence comes from test-tube and animal research, and the effects in people may be much weaker or different.

Effectiveness

Does Capers work?

Here’s what the research actually shows for each use — graded by Natural Medicines and reviewed by .

Evidence overview · 1 use evaluated
1 Insufficient evidence
How to read these evidence grades

Natural Medicines’ 7-point scale. We show each rating’s label word-for-word.

1EffectiveStrong, consistent evidence it works.
2Likely EffectiveGood evidence, though not yet conclusive.
3Possibly EffectiveSome evidence suggests a benefit.
4Possibly IneffectiveSome evidence it may not help.
5Likely IneffectiveFairly strong evidence it doesn’t help.
6IneffectiveStrong evidence it doesn’t work.
7Insufficient Reliable Evidence to RateToo little research to say either way.

For Capers, current evidence isn’t strong enough to rate any specific use. The conditions it has been studied for are listed below.

Also studied for 1 condition — evidence insufficient to rate
Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate Diabetes
Rating & evidence shown verbatim from Natural Medicines

Preliminary clinical research shows that taking caper fruit extract 400 mg three times daily for 2 months reduces fasting blood glucose by 20 mg/dL and improves glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) by 0.4% when compared to baseline in patients with type 2 diabetes who are already taking antidiabetes drugs. These improvements were significant when compared with the placebo group. Patients taking caper fruit extract also showed improvements in triglyceride levels but not cholesterol levels. However, preliminary clinical research in adults with inadequately controlled type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome shows that taking caper fruit extract in a solution of grape vinegar and lactulose for 3 months does not reduce fasting blood glucose, HbA1c, or plasma lipid levels. However, it modestly decreases body weight and body mass index (BMI) when compared to control.

Sources Ref 96124 Ref 101895

Source & disclaimer. Effectiveness ratings and evidence summaries are provided by Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) and shown as licensed. Where Natural Medicines hasn’t rated a use, HelloPharmacist’s pharmacists may add their own reviewed rating and evidence (each such entry is labeled). This is educational information, not medical advice — talk with your pharmacist or doctor before starting, stopping, or changing a supplement.

Safety & precautions

As a food, capers are generally considered safe for most people when eaten in normal amounts. Because they are usually packed in salt or brine, they can be high in sodium, which matters for people watching their salt intake, such as those with high blood pressure or heart problems.

Concentrated supplements and extracts are not well studied, so their safety is less certain. People with allergies to the plant should avoid it. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should stick to normal food amounts and avoid medicinal or concentrated doses, since there is not enough safety information. Always check with your pharmacist or doctor before starting any new supplement.

Side effects

Eating capers as food rarely causes problems for most people. The main concern is their high salt content, which may contribute to bloating, thirst, or higher blood pressure if eaten in large amounts.

Some people may have an allergic reaction, with symptoms like itching, rash, or swelling. Concentrated extracts could cause digestive upset, but side effects from supplements are not well documented. Stop using and seek medical care if you notice signs of a serious allergic reaction.

Capers: Reported Adverse Effects

Documented safety reports on Capers from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database, shown word-for-word from the licensed record.

Orally, capers seem to be well tolerated. No adverse effects have been reported in clinical research; however, a high-quality assessment of safety has not been conducted. Topically, capers can cause contact dermatitis.

  1. Huseini HF, Hasani-Rnjbar S, Nayebi N, et al. Capparis spinosa L. (Caper) fruit extract in treatment of type 2 diabetic patients: a randomized double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial. Complement Ther Med. 2013;21(5):447-52.
  2. Angelini G, Vena GA, Filotico R, et al. Allergic contact dermatitis from Capparis spinosa L. applied as wet compresses. Contact Dermatitis 1991;24:382-3.
Reports by condition
Dermatitis Dermatologic

Topically, capers can cause contact dermatitis.

  1. Angelini G, Vena GA, Filotico R, et al. Allergic contact dermatitis from Capparis spinosa L. applied as wet compresses. Contact Dermatitis 1991;24:382-3.
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.

Adverse-effects data: Natural Medicines, Therapeutic Research Center

Dosing

There is no established standard dose for capers as a supplement. As a food, people simply use them as a flavoring in small amounts.

For capsules or extracts, follow the directions on the product label, since strengths vary widely between brands. Because reliable dosing information is lacking, it is best to talk with your pharmacist or doctor before using caper supplements, especially if you have any health conditions or take other medicines.

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding

Capers & Pregnancy

Insufficient reliable information

There is insufficient reliable information available about the safety of capers used in medicinal amounts during pregnancy and lactation; avoid using.

Capers & Breastfeeding

Insufficient reliable information

There is insufficient reliable information available about the safety of capers used in medicinal amounts during pregnancy and lactation; 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

Pregnancy & lactation ratings: Natural Medicines, Therapeutic Research Center

References & further reading

The 3 references that drive our Capers 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. Angelini G, Vena GA, Filotico R, et al. Allergic contact dermatitis from Capparis spinosa L. applied as wet compresses. Contact Dermatitis 1991;24:382-3.
  2. Huseini HF, Hasani-Rnjbar S, Nayebi N, et al. Capparis spinosa L. (Caper) fruit extract in treatment of type 2 diabetic patients: a randomized double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial. Complement Ther Med. 2013;21(5):447-52. PubMed
  3. Vahid H, Bonakdaran S, Khorasani ZM, et al. Effect of Capparis spinosa extract on metabolic parameters in patients with type-2 diabetes: A randomized controlled trial. Endocr Metab Immune Disord Drug Targets. 2019;19(1):100-107. PubMed
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This information is for education only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always check with your pharmacist or doctor before starting, stopping, or combining supplements and medications.

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.

© 2021 Therapeutic Research Center, LLC

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Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Capers: Common Questions

What is Capers used for, and does it work?
People use Capers for a range of reasons, but according to the Natural Medicines database the current clinical evidence is insufficient to confirm it works for the specific conditions it has been studied for. See the graded list on this page, and talk to your pharmacist or doctor before relying on it for any condition.
Does Capers interact with prescription medications?
Yes. We list 86 medications with a known interaction with Capers. Use the checker above to see how Capers interacts with a specific drug.
How are Capers interactions rated?
Each interaction is graded major, moderate, or minor based on how clinically significant it is and the strength of the evidence behind it. Major interactions are the most serious and are best avoided, or used only under close professional supervision.
Is it safe to take Capers with my medications?
It depends on the specific medication. Some combinations are fine, while others call for monitoring, timing changes, or should be avoided. Check your exact drug above and confirm with your pharmacist or doctor before starting, stopping, or changing anything.
Where does this Capers interaction information come from?
Our interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database — an evidence-graded reference for vitamins, herbs, and supplements — and is reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists, who may add clinical context.
What are Capers used for?
Capers are mainly used as a food and seasoning. In traditional medicine and supplements, they are used for digestion, inflammation, blood sugar support, and as a source of antioxidants, though strong human evidence for these uses is limited.
Are Capers good for you?
As part of a balanced diet, Capers provide antioxidant plant compounds and add flavor with few calories. However, they are often high in salt, so people watching their sodium should use them in moderation.
Are Capers safe during pregnancy?
Eating Capers as a normal food ingredient is likely fine, but you should avoid concentrated extracts or medicinal doses during pregnancy because their safety has not been studied. Check with your doctor or pharmacist first.
Can Capers cause side effects?
For most people, Capers eaten as food cause few problems aside from being salty. Rarely, some people may have an allergic reaction, and concentrated supplements could cause digestive upset.

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