Alpha Brain Black Label Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Onnit
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Alpha Brain Black Label against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.
Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy
Alpha Brain Black Label is a dietary supplement by Onnit with 8 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for anxiety and stress, relaxation and calm, sleep support.Based on those ingredients, 1,234 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated major. The ingredients most likely to interact are Caffeine Anhydrous, L-Theanine, Lion's Mane. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Alpha Brain Black Label by Onnit
Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
Alpha Brain Black Label contains 8 active ingredients. L-theanine supports focus without heavy sedation.
Caffeine anhydrous provides mental alertness and energy. Mucuna pruriens extract supplies levodopa, a dopamine precursor tied to mood and motivation.
Lion's Mane mushroom and citicoline both target brain health and cognitive function. Phosphatidylserine (SerinAid 50P) and toothed clubmoss (which contains huperzine A) work on nerve signaling and memory.
Lutemax marigold flower extract rounds out the formula. The capsule also contains inactive ingredients like microcrystalline cellulose and maltodextrin for structure and flow.
Does it work?
Strong evidence
Evidence for cognitive benefits is mixed across these ingredients. L-theanine is possibly effective for cognitive function but has insufficient evidence for age-related decline, Alzheimer's, and anxiety disorders.
Caffeine is likely effective for mental alertness and athletic performance. Citicoline is possibly effective for age-related cognitive decline and glaucoma but possibly ineffective for stroke recovery.
Phosphatidylserine is possibly effective for age-related decline and Alzheimer's disease. Mucuna pruriens, Lion's Mane, and toothed clubmoss all lack sufficient reliable evidence in our data for their claimed uses — anxiety, cognitive function, Alzheimer's, and other conditions remain unproven for these ingredients.
This product's overall cognitive benefit isn't established in the data we hold.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Most of these ingredients are generally well tolerated in short-term use, but long-term safety isn't well studied for L-theanine, Lion's Mane, and citicoline. Caffeine is usually safe in moderate amounts but can cause anxiety, insomnia, jitteriness, nausea, and tremors — and high doses carry rare risk of stroke.
L-theanine may cause headaches, drowsiness, or increased dream activity. Mucuna pruriens can cause diarrhea, flatulence, nausea, and headaches.
Lion's Mane may cause gastrointestinal upset, nausea, or rash. Phosphatidylserine can trigger insomnia (especially at higher doses), headaches, flatulence, and nausea.
Toothed clubmoss may cause dizziness, nausea, and sweating via its huperzine A content. For pregnancy: L-theanine, Mucuna pruriens, Lion's Mane, citicoline, and phosphatidylserine all advise against use because there isn't enough safety data.
Caffeine is possibly safe in pregnancy but possibly unsafe — talk with your doctor about safe limits. For breastfeeding: L-theanine and Lion's Mane should be avoided.
Caffeine passes into milk in small amounts and is usually acceptable with moderate intake but may affect the baby. Mucuna pruriens should be avoided because levodopa can lower milk supply.
Citicoline and phosphatidylserine data aren't on file for breastfeeding.
Meds to double-check
Major interaction found
Check your medications if you take blood pressure drugs (theanine may lower pressure further), diabetes medications (Mucuna pruriens and Lion's Mane may lower blood sugar), blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs (Lion's Mane may increase bleeding), antipsychotics (Mucuna pruriens may reduce their effect), anticholinergic or cholinergic drugs (phosphatidylserine and toothed clubmoss may interfere), seizure medications (caffeine may reduce their effect), tricyclic antidepressants (Mucuna pruriens may reduce absorption), or antidiabetes/immunosuppressant drugs (Lion's Mane may add to their effects). Major interactions exist with ephedrine, MAOIs, methyldopa, and direct levodopa products.
No interactions are documented in our data for lutemax marigold extract.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with clinical evidence supporting its stated purpose. Major medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
This is a multi-ingredient cognitive formula aimed at focus and mental clarity. If you take any blood pressure medication, diabetes drug, antipsychotic, antidepressant (especially tricyclic types), blood thinner, or seizure medication, check each of your prescriptions against the interaction tool below before starting — several ingredients here interact with those drug classes.
Avoid this product if you take a MAOI or ephedrine. Talk to your pharmacist or doctor before using it, especially if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or take any regular medication.
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Assessment coverage: 7 of 8 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jan 23, 2023.
This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed
General information
Key facts about Alpha Brain Black Label, straight from the product label.
Everything in this section is reproduced from the manufacturer’s own product label — it’s the label speaking, not HelloPharmacist. We show it so you can see exactly what the maker states; we don’t verify or endorse those statements.
Supplement Facts
The label details for Alpha Brain Black Label by Onnit, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| L-Theanine | 100 mg | -- |
| Caffeine Anhydrous | 25 mg | -- |
| Mucuna pruriens extract | 1000 mg | -- |
| Lion's Mane | 500 mg | -- |
| Citicoline | 250 mg | -- |
| SerinAid 50P | 200 mg | -- |
| Lutemax 2020 Marigold flower extract | 24 mg | -- |
| Toothed Clubmoss Whole Extract | 20 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Vegetarian Capsule, Microcrystalline Cellulose, L-Leucine, Maltodextrin, Silica, Sucrose
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Formulation
Super-charged formula: Promotes mental processing speed and laser focus for extreme productivity.
General Statements
Stay in the zone.
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Alpha Brain Black Label by Onnit
These are the 8 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size4 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container20 Amounts shown are per serving.
Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.
L-Theanine
Interacts with565 drugs
Theanine (usually L-theanine) is an amino acid found naturally in tea leaves that many people take to feel calmer and less stressed without strong dro...
L-Theanine monograph & interactionsCaffeine Anhydrous
Interacts with655 drugs
Caffeine is a natural stimulant found in coffee, tea, and many other plants and products. In moderate amounts it can boost alertness and reduce tiredn...
Caffeine Anhydrous monograph & interactionsMucuna pruriens extract
Interacts with193 drugs
Cowhage (Mucuna pruriens) is a tropical legume best known as a natural source of L-dopa, the compound the body turns into dopamine. It is most studied...
Mucuna pruriens extract monograph & interactionsLion's Mane
Interacts with327 drugs
Lion's mane is an edible mushroom that is popular as a 'nootropic' for memory, focus, and nerve health, but solid human evidence is still limited and...
Lion's Mane monograph & interactionsCiticoline
No knowninteractions
Citicoline is a naturally occurring compound involved in making brain cell membranes and the messenger chemical acetylcholine. It is popularly taken f...
Citicoline monograph & interactionsSerinAid 50P
Interacts with219 drugs
Phosphatidylserine is a natural fat-like compound found in cell membranes, especially in the brain, and it is sold mainly to support memory and thinki...
SerinAid 50P monograph & interactionsLutemax 2020 Marigold flower extract
Toothed Clubmoss Whole Extract
Interacts with219 drugs
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. S...
Toothed Clubmoss Whole Extract monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Vegetarian Capsule, Microcrystalline Cellulose, L-Leucine, Maltodextrin, Silica, Sucrose. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Alpha Brain Black Label by Onnit Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Alpha Brain Black Label by Onnit contains several ingredients with documented medication interactions.
The most serious concern is caffeine anhydrous, which has a Major-severity interaction with ephedrine — combining them raises the risk of serious stimulant-related side effects including high blood pressure and heart attack.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
L-theanine may lower blood pressure and could add to the effects of antihypertensive medications (Moderate). Mucuna pruriens extract contains levodopa and carries multiple Major-severity interactions: with methyldopa and MAOIs (risk of dangerous blood pressure spikes or drops), and with other levodopa products (risk of overdose-like effects).
It also interacts moderately with antidiabetes drugs, antipsychotics, tricyclic antidepressants, certain anesthetics, and guanethidine.
Lion's Mane may increase bleeding risk with blood thinners and antiplatelet drugs (Moderate), and may add to the effects of diabetes and immunosuppressant medications (Moderate). Phosphatidylserine (SerinAid 50P) and toothed clubmoss may interfere with anticholinergic drugs or add to the effects of cholinergic medications (both Moderate).
Caffeine also interacts moderately with several other drugs: barbiturates, dipyridamole, clozapine, cimetidine, quinolone antibiotics, phenobarbital, and carbamazepine. Citicoline and lutemax marigold extract — which we could not check — have no documented interactions in our data.
Altogether, these interactions span 1,226 individual medications. Check your exact medications with the search tool on this page.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Alpha Brain Black Label interact with 1,234 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
6 of the 8 ingredients in Alpha Brain Black Label interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Caffeine Anhydrous L-Theanine Lion's Mane SerinAid 50P Toothed Clubmoss Whole Extract Mucuna pruriens extract
Aminophylline, Amobarbital, EphedrineAmesec
How Aminophylline, Amobarbital, Ephedrine interacts with Alpha Brain Black Label — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Caffeine AnhydrousStimulant Drugs, Ephedrine Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use might increase stimulant adverse effects.
Read the full Caffeine Anhydrous + Aminophylline, Amobarbital, Ephedrine interactionL-theanineCns Depressants Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, theanine might have additive sedative effects when used in conjunction with CNS depressants.
Read the full L-theanine + Aminophylline, Amobarbital, Ephedrine interactionAmphetamineAdensys XR-ODT, Adzenys ER, Dyanavel XR, Mydayis
How Amphetamine interacts with Alpha Brain Black Label — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Mucuna Pruriens ExtractMonoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (maois) Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of cowhage and non-selective MAOIs might increase the risk of hypertensive crisis.
Read the full Mucuna Pruriens Extract + Amphetamine interactionCaffeine AnhydrousStimulant Drugs, Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (maois) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use might increase stimulant adverse effects.
Read the full Caffeine Anhydrous + Amphetamine interactionBenserazide, LevodopaMadopar, Prolopa
How Benserazide, Levodopa interacts with Alpha Brain Black Label — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Mucuna Pruriens ExtractLevodopa Major
Interaction Summary
Concomitant use can increase the risk of levodopa-related adverse effects.
Read the full Mucuna Pruriens Extract + Benserazide, Levodopa interactionCarbetapentane Tannate, Chlorpheniramine Tannate, Ephedrine Tannate, Phenylephrine TannateQuadratuss, Ry Tuss, Rynatuss, Tri Tannate Plus
How Carbetapentane Tannate, Chlorpheniramine Tannate, Ephedrine Tannate, Phenylephrine Tannate interacts with Alpha Brain Black Label — through 4 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Caffeine AnhydrousEphedrine, Stimulant Drugs Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use might increase the risk for stimulant adverse effects.
Read the full Caffeine Anhydrous + Carbetapentane Tannate, Chlorpheniramine Tannate, Ephedrine Tannate, Phenylephrine Tannate interactionToothed Clubmoss Whole ExtractAnticholinergic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
In animal models, toothed clubmoss and huperzine A, an active constituent of toothed clubmoss, reversed cognitive deficits induced by scopolamine.
Read the full Toothed Clubmoss Whole Extract + Carbetapentane Tannate, Chlorpheniramine Tannate, Ephedrine Tannate, Phenylephrine Tannate interactionSerinaid 50pAnticholinergic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, phosphatidylserine might decrease the effectiveness anticholinergic drugs.
Read the full Serinaid 50p + Carbetapentane Tannate, Chlorpheniramine Tannate, Ephedrine Tannate, Phenylephrine Tannate interactionL-theanineSerotonergic Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Clinical studies regarding the effects of L-theanine on serotonin levels are conflicting.
Read the full L-theanine + Carbetapentane Tannate, Chlorpheniramine Tannate, Ephedrine Tannate, Phenylephrine Tannate interactionCarbidopa, LevodopaDhivy, Rytary, Sinemet, Sinemet CR
How Carbidopa, Levodopa interacts with Alpha Brain Black Label — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Mucuna Pruriens ExtractLevodopa Major
Interaction Summary
Concomitant use can increase the risk of levodopa-related adverse effects.
Read the full Mucuna Pruriens Extract + Carbidopa, Levodopa interactionCarbidopa, Levodopa, EntacaponeStalevo
How Carbidopa, Levodopa, Entacapone interacts with Alpha Brain Black Label — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Mucuna Pruriens ExtractLevodopa Major
Interaction Summary
Concomitant use can increase the risk of levodopa-related adverse effects.
Read the full Mucuna Pruriens Extract + Carbidopa, Levodopa, Entacapone interactionChlorothiazide, MethyldopaAldochlor, Aldoclor 150, Aldoclor 250
How Chlorothiazide, Methyldopa interacts with Alpha Brain Black Label — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Mucuna Pruriens ExtractMethyldopa (aldomet) Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of cowhage and methyldopa might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Mucuna Pruriens Extract + Chlorothiazide, Methyldopa interactionCaffeine AnhydrousDiuretic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, using caffeine with diuretic drugs might increase the risk of hypokalemia.
Read the full Caffeine Anhydrous + Chlorothiazide, Methyldopa interactionL-theanineAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theanine might lower blood pressure, potentiating the effects of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full L-theanine + Chlorothiazide, Methyldopa interactionDyphylline, Ephedrine, Guaifenesin, PhenobarbitalLufyllin-EPG
How Dyphylline, Ephedrine, Guaifenesin, Phenobarbital interacts with Alpha Brain Black Label — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Caffeine AnhydrousStimulant Drugs, Phenobarbital (luminal) +1 Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use might increase stimulant adverse effects.
Read the full Caffeine Anhydrous + Dyphylline, Ephedrine, Guaifenesin, Phenobarbital interactionL-theanineCns Depressants Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, theanine might have additive sedative effects when used in conjunction with CNS depressants.
Read the full L-theanine + Dyphylline, Ephedrine, Guaifenesin, Phenobarbital interactionEphedrine, Guaifenesin (otc Drug)Ephedrine Formula 400, Ephedrine Plus Tabs
How Ephedrine, Guaifenesin (otc Drug) interacts with Alpha Brain Black Label — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Caffeine AnhydrousEphedrine, Stimulant Drugs Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use might increase the risk for stimulant adverse effects.
Read the full Caffeine Anhydrous + Ephedrine, Guaifenesin (otc Drug) interactionEphedrine, Guaifenesin, Phenobarbital, TheophyllineMudrane GG
How Ephedrine, Guaifenesin, Phenobarbital, Theophylline interacts with Alpha Brain Black Label — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Caffeine AnhydrousStimulant Drugs, Theophylline +2 Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use might increase stimulant adverse effects.
Read the full Caffeine Anhydrous + Ephedrine, Guaifenesin, Phenobarbital, Theophylline interactionL-theanineCns Depressants Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, theanine might have additive sedative effects when used in conjunction with CNS depressants.
Read the full L-theanine + Ephedrine, Guaifenesin, Phenobarbital, Theophylline interactionEphedrine, Hydroxyzine, TheophyllineAmi Rax, Marax
How Ephedrine, Hydroxyzine, Theophylline interacts with Alpha Brain Black Label — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Caffeine AnhydrousEphedrine, Stimulant Drugs +1 Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use might increase the risk for stimulant adverse effects.
Read the full Caffeine Anhydrous + Ephedrine, Hydroxyzine, Theophylline interactionSerinaid 50pAnticholinergic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, phosphatidylserine might decrease the effectiveness anticholinergic drugs.
Read the full Serinaid 50p + Ephedrine, Hydroxyzine, Theophylline interactionToothed Clubmoss Whole ExtractAnticholinergic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
In animal models, toothed clubmoss and huperzine A, an active constituent of toothed clubmoss, reversed cognitive deficits induced by scopolamine.
Read the full Toothed Clubmoss Whole Extract + Ephedrine, Hydroxyzine, Theophylline interactionEphedrine, Phenobarbital, Potassium Iodide, TheophyllineMudrane, Quadrinal
How Ephedrine, Phenobarbital, Potassium Iodide, Theophylline interacts with Alpha Brain Black Label — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Caffeine AnhydrousPhenobarbital (luminal), Ephedrine +2 Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, caffeine might reduce the effects of phenobarbital and increase the risk for convulsions.
Read the full Caffeine Anhydrous + Ephedrine, Phenobarbital, Potassium Iodide, Theophylline interactionL-theanineCns Depressants Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, theanine might have additive sedative effects when used in conjunction with CNS depressants.
Read the full L-theanine + Ephedrine, Phenobarbital, Potassium Iodide, Theophylline interactionEphedrine, Phenobarbital, TheophyllineTedral
How Ephedrine, Phenobarbital, Theophylline interacts with Alpha Brain Black Label — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Caffeine AnhydrousStimulant Drugs, Theophylline +2 Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use might increase stimulant adverse effects.
Read the full Caffeine Anhydrous + Ephedrine, Phenobarbital, Theophylline interactionL-theanineCns Depressants Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, theanine might have additive sedative effects when used in conjunction with CNS depressants.
Read the full L-theanine + Ephedrine, Phenobarbital, Theophylline interactionHydrochlorothiazide, MethyldopaAldoril 15, Aldoril 25, Aldoril D30, Methazide
How Hydrochlorothiazide, Methyldopa interacts with Alpha Brain Black Label — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Mucuna Pruriens ExtractMethyldopa (aldomet) Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of cowhage and methyldopa might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Mucuna Pruriens Extract + Hydrochlorothiazide, Methyldopa interactionCaffeine AnhydrousDiuretic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, using caffeine with diuretic drugs might increase the risk of hypokalemia.
Read the full Caffeine Anhydrous + Hydrochlorothiazide, Methyldopa interactionL-theanineAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theanine might lower blood pressure, potentiating the effects of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full L-theanine + Hydrochlorothiazide, Methyldopa interactionIsocarboxazidMarplan
How Isocarboxazid interacts with Alpha Brain Black Label — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Mucuna Pruriens ExtractMonoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (maois) Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of cowhage and non-selective MAOIs might increase the risk of hypertensive crisis.
Read the full Mucuna Pruriens Extract + Isocarboxazid interactionCaffeine AnhydrousMonoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (maois) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use might increase the risk of a hypertensive crisis.
Read the full Caffeine Anhydrous + Isocarboxazid interactionL-theanineSerotonergic Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Clinical studies regarding the effects of L-theanine on serotonin levels are conflicting.
Read the full L-theanine + Isocarboxazid interactionLevodopaInbrija, Larodopa
How Levodopa interacts with Alpha Brain Black Label — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Mucuna Pruriens ExtractLevodopa Major
Interaction Summary
Concomitant use can increase the risk of levodopa-related adverse effects.
Read the full Mucuna Pruriens Extract + Levodopa interactionLevodopa, CarbidopaDuodopa
How Levodopa, Carbidopa interacts with Alpha Brain Black Label — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Mucuna Pruriens ExtractLevodopa Major
Interaction Summary
Concomitant use can increase the risk of levodopa-related adverse effects.
Read the full Mucuna Pruriens Extract + Levodopa, Carbidopa interactionMethyldopaAldomet, Methyldopa
How Methyldopa interacts with Alpha Brain Black Label — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Mucuna Pruriens ExtractMethyldopa (aldomet) Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of cowhage and methyldopa might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Mucuna Pruriens Extract + Methyldopa interactionL-theanineAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theanine might lower blood pressure, potentiating the effects of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full L-theanine + Methyldopa interactionMoclobemideManerix, Moclobemide
How Moclobemide interacts with Alpha Brain Black Label — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Mucuna Pruriens ExtractMonoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (maois) Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of cowhage and non-selective MAOIs might increase the risk of hypertensive crisis.
Read the full Mucuna Pruriens Extract + Moclobemide interactionCaffeine AnhydrousMonoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (maois) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use might increase the risk of a hypertensive crisis.
Read the full Caffeine Anhydrous + Moclobemide interactionOzanimod HydrochlorideZeposia
How Ozanimod Hydrochloride interacts with Alpha Brain Black Label — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Mucuna Pruriens ExtractMonoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (maois) Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of cowhage and non-selective MAOIs might increase the risk of hypertensive crisis.
Read the full Mucuna Pruriens Extract + Ozanimod Hydrochloride interactionLion's ManeImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concurrent use of lion's mane mushroom might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Lion's Mane + Ozanimod Hydrochloride interactionCaffeine AnhydrousMonoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (maois) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use might increase the risk of a hypertensive crisis.
Read the full Caffeine Anhydrous + Ozanimod Hydrochloride interactionPhenelzine SulfateNardil
How Phenelzine Sulfate interacts with Alpha Brain Black Label — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Mucuna Pruriens ExtractMonoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (maois) Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of cowhage and non-selective MAOIs might increase the risk of hypertensive crisis.
Read the full Mucuna Pruriens Extract + Phenelzine Sulfate interactionCaffeine AnhydrousMonoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (maois) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use might increase the risk of a hypertensive crisis.
Read the full Caffeine Anhydrous + Phenelzine Sulfate interactionL-theanineSerotonergic Drugs, Cns Depressants Minor
Interaction Summary
Clinical studies regarding the effects of L-theanine on serotonin levels are conflicting.
Read the full L-theanine + Phenelzine Sulfate interactionRasagilineAzilect
How Rasagiline interacts with Alpha Brain Black Label — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Mucuna Pruriens ExtractMonoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (maois) Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of cowhage and non-selective MAOIs might increase the risk of hypertensive crisis.
Read the full Mucuna Pruriens Extract + Rasagiline interactionCaffeine AnhydrousMonoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (maois) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use might increase the risk of a hypertensive crisis.
Read the full Caffeine Anhydrous + Rasagiline interactionL-theanineSerotonergic Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Clinical studies regarding the effects of L-theanine on serotonin levels are conflicting.
Read the full L-theanine + Rasagiline interactionSafinamide MesylateXadago
How Safinamide Mesylate interacts with Alpha Brain Black Label — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Mucuna Pruriens ExtractMonoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (maois) Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of cowhage and non-selective MAOIs might increase the risk of hypertensive crisis.
Read the full Mucuna Pruriens Extract + Safinamide Mesylate interactionCaffeine AnhydrousMonoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (maois) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use might increase the risk of a hypertensive crisis.
Read the full Caffeine Anhydrous + Safinamide Mesylate interactionL-theanineSerotonergic Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Clinical studies regarding the effects of L-theanine on serotonin levels are conflicting.
Read the full L-theanine + Safinamide Mesylate interactionSelegilineCarbex, Eldepryl, Emsam, Zelapar
How Selegiline interacts with Alpha Brain Black Label — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Mucuna Pruriens ExtractMonoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (maois) Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of cowhage and non-selective MAOIs might increase the risk of hypertensive crisis.
Read the full Mucuna Pruriens Extract + Selegiline interactionCaffeine AnhydrousMonoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (maois) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use might increase the risk of a hypertensive crisis.
Read the full Caffeine Anhydrous + Selegiline interactionL-theanineSerotonergic Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Clinical studies regarding the effects of L-theanine on serotonin levels are conflicting.
Read the full L-theanine + Selegiline interactionTranylcypromineParnate
How Tranylcypromine interacts with Alpha Brain Black Label — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Mucuna Pruriens ExtractMonoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (maois) Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of cowhage and non-selective MAOIs might increase the risk of hypertensive crisis.
Read the full Mucuna Pruriens Extract + Tranylcypromine interactionCaffeine AnhydrousMonoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (maois) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use might increase the risk of a hypertensive crisis.
Read the full Caffeine Anhydrous + Tranylcypromine interactionL-theanineSerotonergic Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Clinical studies regarding the effects of L-theanine on serotonin levels are conflicting.
Read the full L-theanine + Tranylcypromine interaction6-mercaptopurinePurinethol
How 6-mercaptopurine interacts with Alpha Brain Black Label — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lion's ManeImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concurrent use of lion's mane mushroom might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Lion's Mane + 6-mercaptopurine interactionAbciximabReoPro
How Abciximab interacts with Alpha Brain Black Label — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Caffeine AnhydrousAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, caffeine may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Caffeine Anhydrous + Abciximab interactionLion's ManeAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, lion's mane mushroom may increase the risk of bleeding when used with anticoagulant/antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Lion's Mane + Abciximab interactionAbrocitinibCibinqo
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Lion's ManeAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs, Immunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, lion's mane mushroom may increase the risk of bleeding when used with anticoagulant/antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Lion's Mane + Abrocitinib interactionCaffeine AnhydrousAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, caffeine may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Caffeine Anhydrous + Abrocitinib interactionAcarboseGlucobay, Prandase, Precose
How Acarbose interacts with Alpha Brain Black Label — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Lion's ManeAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, lion's mane mushroom may have additive effects when used with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Lion's Mane + Acarbose interactionMucuna Pruriens ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of cowhage and antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Mucuna Pruriens Extract + Acarbose interactionCaffeine AnhydrousAntidiabetes Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking caffeine with antidiabetes drugs might interfere with blood glucose control.
Read the full Caffeine Anhydrous + Acarbose interactionAcebutololRhotral, Sectral
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L-theanineAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theanine might lower blood pressure, potentiating the effects of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full L-theanine + Acebutolol interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
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Caffeine Anhydrous
Ephedrine
Theoretically, concomitant use might increase the risk for stimulant adverse effects.
Use of ephedrine with caffeine can increase the risk of stimulatory adverse effects. There is evidence that using ephedrine with caffeine might increase the risk of serious life-threatening or debilitating adverse effects such as hypertension, myocardial infarction, stroke, seizures, and death.
Adenosine (Adenocard)
Theoretically, caffeine might decrease the vasodilatory effects of adenosine and interfere with its use prior to stress testing.
Some evidence shows that caffeine is a competitive inhibitor of adenosine and can reduce the vasodilatory effects of adenosine in humans. However, other research shows that caffeine does not seem to affect supplemental adenosine because high interstitial levels of adenosine overcome the antagonistic effects of caffeine. It is recommended that methylxanthines and methylxanthine-containing products be stopped 24 hours prior to pharmacological stress tests. However, methylxanthines appear more likely to interfere with dipyridamole (Persantine) than adenosine-induced stress testing.
Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs
Theoretically, caffeine may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Caffeine is reported to have antiplatelet activity. Theoretically, it might increase the risk of bleeding when used concomitantly with these agents; however, this interaction has not been reported in humans.
Beta-Adrenergic Agonists
Theoretically, large amounts of caffeine might increase the cardiac inotropic effects of beta-agonists.
Carbamazepine (Tegretol)
Theoretically, caffeine might reduce the effects of carbamazepine and increase the risk for convulsions.
Animal research suggests that taking caffeine can lower the anticonvulsant effects of carbamazepine and can induce seizures when taken in doses above 400 mg/kg. Human research has shown that taking caffeine 300 mg in three divided doses along with carbamazepine 200 mg reduces the bioavailability of carbamazepine by 32% and prolongs the plasma half-life of carbamazepine 2-fold in healthy individuals.
Cimetidine (Tagamet)
Theoretically, cimetidine might increase the levels and adverse effects of caffeine.
Cimetidine decreases the rate of caffeine clearance by 31% to 42%.
Clozapine (Clozaril)
Caffeine might increase the levels and adverse effects of clozapine and acutely exacerbate psychotic symptoms.
Caffeine might increase the effects and toxicity of clozapine. Caffeine doses of 400-1000 mg per day inhibit clozapine metabolism. Clozapine is metabolized by cytochrome P450 1A2 (CYP1A2). Although researchers speculate that caffeine might inhibit CYP1A2, there is no reliable evidence that caffeine affects CYP1A2. There is also speculation that genetic factors might make some patients more sensitive to an interaction between clozapine and caffeine. In one case report, severe, life-threatening clozapine toxicity and multiorgan system failure occurred in a patient with schizophrenia stabilized on clozapine who consumed caffeine 600 mg daily.
Dipyridamole (Persantine)
Theoretically, caffeine might decrease the vasodilatory effects of dipyridamole and interfere with its use prior to stress testing.
Caffeine inhibits dipyridamole-induced vasodilation. It is recommended that methylxanthines and methylxanthine-containing products be stopped 24 hours prior to pharmacological stress tests. Methylxanthines appear more likely to interfere with dipyridamole (Persantine) than adenosine-induced stress testing.
Disulfiram (Antabuse)
Theoretically, disulfiram use might increase the levels and adverse effects of caffeine.
Disulfiram decreases the rate of caffeine clearance.
Diuretic Drugs
Theoretically, using caffeine with diuretic drugs might increase the risk of hypokalemia.
Caffeine, especially in excessive amounts, can reduce potassium levels due to stimulation of the sodium-potassium pump. Diuretics can also cause lower potassium levels.
Estrogens
Theoretically, estrogens might increase the levels and adverse effects of caffeine.
Estrogen inhibits caffeine metabolism.
Ethosuximide (Zarontin)
Theoretically, caffeine might reduce the effects of ethosuximide and increase the risk for convulsions.
Animal research suggests that caffeine 92.4 mg/kg can decrease the anticonvulsant activity of ethosuximide. However, this effect has not been reported in humans.
Felbamate (Felbatol)
Theoretically, caffeine might reduce the effects of felbamate and increase the risk for convulsions.
Animal research suggests that a high dose of caffeine 161.7 mg/kg can decreases the anticonvulsant activity of felbamate. However, this effect has not been reported in humans.
Flutamide (Eulexin)
Theoretically, caffeine might increase the levels and adverse effects of flutamide.
In vitro evidence suggests that caffeine can inhibit the metabolism of flutamide. However, this effect has not been reported in humans.
Fluvoxamine (Luvox)
Theoretically, fluvoxamine might increase the levels and adverse effects of caffeine.
Fluvoxamine reduces caffeine metabolism.
Lithium
Abrupt caffeine withdrawal might increase the levels and adverse effects of lithium.
Caffeine has diuretic activity. When abruptly discontinued, caffeine may alter the clearance of lithium. There are two case reports of lithium tremor that worsened upon abrupt coffee withdrawal and 6 case reports of elevated serum lithium levels after reducing or eliminating caffeine intake. In one case, a male with schizoaffective disorder stabilized on lithium had an elevated lithium level after reducing his caffeine intake by 87%. At a later date, he increased his caffeine intake by 6-fold, resulting in a subtherapeutic lithium level and a recurrence of psychiatric symptoms.
Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (Maois)
Theoretically, concomitant use might increase the risk of a hypertensive crisis.
Caffeine has been shown to inhibit monoamine oxidase (MAO) A and B in laboratory studies. Concomitant intake of large amounts of caffeine with MAOIs might precipitate a hypertensive crisis. In a case report, a patient that consumed 10-12 cups of caffeinated coffee and took the MAOI tranylcypromine presented with severe hypertension. Hypertension was resolved after the patient switched to drinking decaffeinated coffee.
Nicotine
Theoretically, concomitant use might increase the risk of hypertension.
Concomitant use of caffeine and nicotine has been shown to have additive cardiovascular effects, including increased heart rate and blood pressure. Blood pressure was increased by 10.8/12.4 mmHg when the agents were used concomitantly.
Pentobarbital (Nembutal)
Theoretically, caffeine might decrease the effects of pentobarbital.
Caffeine might negate the hypnotic effects of pentobarbital.
Phenobarbital (Luminal)
Theoretically, caffeine might reduce the effects of phenobarbital and increase the risk for convulsions.
Animal research suggests that caffeine can decrease the anticonvulsant activity of phenobarbital. However, the exact mechanism of this interaction is unclear.
Phenylpropanolamine
Theoretically, phenylpropanolamine might increase the risk of hypertension, as well as the levels and adverse effects of caffeine.
Concomitant use of phenylpropanolamine and caffeine might cause an additive increase in blood pressure. Phenylpropanolamine also seems to increase caffeine serum levels.
Phenytoin (Dilantin)
Theoretically, caffeine might reduce the effects of phenytoin and increase the risk for convulsions.
Animal research suggests that caffeine can decrease the anticonvulsant activity of phenytoin. The effect does not seem to be related to the seizure threshold-lowering effects of caffeine. However, the exact mechanism of this interaction is unclear.
Pioglitazone (Actos)
Theoretically, caffeine might increase the levels and clinical effects of pioglitazone.
Animal research suggests that caffeine can modestly increase the maximum concentration, area under the curve, and half-life of pioglitazone, and also reduce its clearance. This increased the antidiabetic effects of pioglitazone. However, the exact mechanism of this interaction is unclear.
Quinolone Antibiotics
Theoretically, quinolone antibiotics might increase the levels and adverse effects of caffeine.
Quinolones (also called fluoroquinolones) can decrease caffeine clearance by inhibiting cytochrome P450 1A2 (CYP1A2) enzyme.
Riluzole (Rilutek)
Theoretically, concomitant use might increase the levels and adverse effects of both caffeine and riluzole.
Caffeine and riluzole are both metabolized by cytochrome P450 1A2 (CYP1A2), and concomitant use might reduce the metabolism of one or both agents.
L-Theanine
Antihypertensive Drugs
Theanine might lower blood pressure, potentiating the effects of antihypertensive drugs.
Animal research shows that theanine can lower blood pressure in spontaneously hypertensive animals. Theoretically, concomitant use of theanine and antihypertensive drugs might potentiate the antihypertensive activity.
Cns Depressants
Theoretically, theanine might have additive sedative effects when used in conjunction with CNS depressants. However, it is unclear if this concern is clinically relevant.
Theoretically, theanine may compete with glutamate and/or increase plasma gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) levels, which could cause CNS depression. In one clinical study, some subjects taking oral theanine reported drowsiness.
Serotonergic Drugs
Clinical studies regarding the effects of L-theanine on serotonin levels are conflicting. Some studies suggest it can increase serotonin levels in the brain while others report that it may decrease them. Nevertheless, there have been no reports of l-theanine being a causative agent in serotonergic-related side effects or serotonin syndrome.
Lion's Mane
Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs
Theoretically, lion's mane mushroom may increase the risk of bleeding when used with anticoagulant/antiplatelet drugs.
In vitro research suggests that lion's mane mushroom extracts can inhibit platelet aggregation.
Antidiabetes Drugs
Theoretically, lion's mane mushroom may have additive effects when used with antidiabetes drugs.
Animal research suggests that an aqueous extract of lion's mane mushroom can reduce serum glucose and increase serum insulin.
Immunosuppressants
Theoretically, concurrent use of lion's mane mushroom might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
In animal and in vitro research, lion's mane mushroom polysaccharides stimulate the immune system.
SerinAid 50P
Anticholinergic Drugs
Theoretically, phosphatidylserine might decrease the effectiveness anticholinergic drugs.
Phosphatidylserine is thought to increase acetylcholine levels, which could theoretically interfere with the activity of anticholinergic agents.
Cholinergic Drugs
Theoretically, phosphatidylserine might have additive effects with cholinergic drugs.
Phosphatidylserine is thought to increase acetylcholine levels, which could theoretically lead to additive cholinergic effects when used with cholinergic drugs.
Toothed Clubmoss Whole Extract
Anticholinergic Drugs
In animal models, toothed clubmoss and huperzine A, an active constituent of toothed clubmoss, reversed cognitive deficits induced by scopolamine. Theoretically, concurrent use of anticholinergic drugs and toothed clubmoss might decrease the effectiveness of toothed clubmoss or the anticholinergic drug.
Some anticholinergic drugs include atropine, benztropine (Cogentin), biperiden (Akineton), procyclidine (Kemadrin), and trihexyphenidyl (Artane).
Cholinergic Drugs
Huperzine A, a constituent of toothed clubmoss, has demonstrated acetylcholinesterase inhibitory properties. Theoretically, concurrent use of toothed clubmoss with cholinergic drugs might have additive effects and increase the risk of cholinergic side effects.
Cholinergic drugs include bethanechol (Urecholine), donepezil (Aricept), echothiophate (Phospholine Iodide), edrophonium (Enlon, Reversol, Tensilon), neostigmine (Prostigmin), physostigmine (Antilirium), pyridostigmine (Mestinon, Regonol), succinylcholine (Anectine, Quelicin), and tacrine (Cognex).
Mucuna pruriens extract
Levodopa
Concomitant use can increase the risk of levodopa-related adverse effects.
Cowhage contains levodopa. Some cowhage products have been standardized to contain 75-400 mg of levodopa per dose.
Methyldopa (Aldomet)
Theoretically, concomitant use of cowhage and methyldopa might increase the risk of hypotension.
Cowhage contains levodopa. Use of levodopa with methyldopa might cause additive hypotension. In addition, methyldopa may inhibit peripheral decarboxylation of levodopa and increase levodopa levels in the central nervous system; avoid using.
Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (Maois)
Theoretically, concomitant use of cowhage and non-selective MAOIs might increase the risk of hypertensive crisis.
Cowhage contains levodopa. Use of levodopa with non-selective MAOIs might cause hypertensive crisis. However, this interaction has not been reported with MAO-B selective inhibitors such as selegiline.
Anesthesia
Theoretically, concomitant use of cowhage and anesthesia might increase the risk of arrhythmias.
Cowhage contains levodopa. Use of levodopa with cyclopropane or halogenated hydrocarbon anesthesia has led to arrhythmias. Other anesthetics have not been implicated. Use other anesthetics in patients taking cowhage or tell patients to stop taking cowhage at least 2 weeks before surgery.
Antidiabetes Drugs
Theoretically, concomitant use of cowhage and antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Animal research shows that cowhage might have hypoglycemic effects.
Antipsychotic Drugs
Theoretically, use of cowhage might decrease the clinical effects of antipsychotic drugs.
Cowhage contains levodopa. Use of levodopa might counteract the antidopaminergic effects of antipsychotic medications.
Guanethidine (Ismelin)
Theoretically, concomitant use of cowhage and guanethidine might increase the risk of hypotension.
Cowhage contains levodopa. Use of levodopa with guanethidine might cause additive hypotension; avoid using.
Tricyclic Antidepressants (Tcas)
Theoretically, use of TCAs might reduce the levels and clinical effects of cowhage.
Cowhage contains levodopa. Use of TCAs might reduce the absorption of levodopa. Some case reports describe patients that developed hypertension and dyskinesia when taking both levodopa and TCAs.
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Theanine
Interacts with 565 drugsTheanine (usually L-theanine) is an amino acid found naturally in tea leaves that many people take to feel calmer and less stressed without strong drowsiness. Early research suggests it may...
Read the full Theanine monograph → Herb & supplement monographCaffeine
Interacts with 655 drugsCaffeine is a natural stimulant found in coffee, tea, and many other plants and products. In moderate amounts it can boost alertness and reduce tiredness for most healthy adults, but too muc...
Read the full Caffeine monograph → Herb & supplement monographCowhage
Interacts with 193 drugsCowhage (Mucuna pruriens) is a tropical legume best known as a natural source of L-dopa, the compound the body turns into dopamine. It is most studied for Parkinson's disease symptoms and ma...
Read the full Cowhage monograph → Herb & supplement monographLion's Mane Mushroom
Interacts with 327 drugsLion's mane is an edible mushroom that is popular as a 'nootropic' for memory, focus, and nerve health, but solid human evidence is still limited and early. It is generally well tolerated as...
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Citicoline is a naturally occurring compound involved in making brain cell membranes and the messenger chemical acetylcholine. It is popularly taken for memory, focus, and brain aging, and s...
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Interacts with 219 drugsPhosphatidylserine is a natural fat-like compound found in cell membranes, especially in the brain, and it is sold mainly to support memory and thinking. Some research suggests possible bene...
Read the full Phosphatidylserine monograph → Herb & supplement monographToothed Clubmoss
Interacts with 219 drugsToothed 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...
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The 283 references behind this product’s interaction data
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Theanine 6 references
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