AnthroPlex Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking AnthroPlex 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
AnthroPlex is a dietary supplement by InfoWars Life with 5 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for erectile dysfunction, low libido, fatigue and low energy.Based on those ingredients, 1,219 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Horny Goat Weed, Tribulus terrestris, Fulvic powder. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of AnthroPlex by InfoWars Life
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
Low disclosure
AnthroPlex contains five active ingredients. A Proprietary Blend (which lists its components separately) combines Horny Goat Weed, Zinc Orotate, Tribulus terrestris, Tongkat Ali–Longjack (Eurycoma longifolia), and Fulvic powder.
The product also contains two inactive ingredients: organic Gum Acacia and Vegetarian Capsules, which serve as a binder and capsule material.
Does it work?
Not established
The evidence base for these ingredients is sparse. Horny Goat Weed has insufficient reliable evidence for sexual dysfunction, osteoporosis, bronchitis, and coronary heart disease.
Zinc is effective for zinc deficiency and likely effective for Wilson disease; it is possibly effective for acne, acrodermatitis enteropathica, age-related macular degeneration, and diabetes. Tribulus is possibly effective for sexual dysfunction but possibly ineffective for athletic performance; evidence is insufficient for benign prostatic hyperplasia.
Tongkat Ali–Longjack is possibly effective for sexual desire but possibly ineffective for athletic performance; evidence is insufficient for back pain, osteoporosis, and diabetes. Fulvic powder lacks sufficient evidence for respiratory tract infections, lead toxicity, atopic dermatitis, fatigue, and allergic rhinitis.
Most of the intended uses of this product lack solid evidence.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Horny Goat Weed is generally well tolerated short-term, though quality varies between products. Common side effects include dizziness, dry mouth, nosebleed, thirst, and vomiting; respiratory arrest has been reported rarely.
One case describes a 66-year-old male with heart disease who developed an irregular heartbeat after two weeks, though it's unclear if horny goat weed alone or a combination was responsible. Long-term use has been linked to vomiting, dry mouth, thirst, and nosebleed.
Zinc is well tolerated below 40 mg daily but can cause abdominal cramps, diarrhea, a metallic taste, nausea, and vomiting at higher doses. Long-term high-dose use raises concern for copper deficiency.
Tribulus is often well tolerated but can cause gastrointestinal upset (abdominal pain, cramping, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation); rare reports include liver and kidney injury, seizures, and painful erection. Tongkat Ali–Longjack may increase testosterone beyond normal, which carries risk of acne, insulin resistance, and liver damage.
Fulvic powder appears well tolerated; common side effects are diarrhea, headache, and sore throat.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Check your medications if you take blood pressure drugs (Moderate risk with horny goat weed and tribulus), diabetes medications (Moderate risk with tribulus), blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs (Moderate risk with horny goat weed and fulvic powder), antibiotics including quinolones, tetracyclines, and cephalexin (Moderate risk with zinc), thyroid hormone (Moderate risk with fulvic powder), lithium (Moderate risk with tribulus), or HIV medications like ritonavir or integrase inhibitors (Moderate risk with zinc). The beta-blocker propranolol may be less effective (Moderate risk with Tongkat Ali–Longjack).
Several other drug types are affected by liver enzyme inhibition from horny goat weed and Tongkat Ali–Longjack; the interaction checker below will help identify your specific medications.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
This product is marketed for sexual function and athletic performance, but evidence is insufficient or lacking for most of those claims. If you take blood pressure medication, diabetes drugs, blood thinners, antibiotics, thyroid hormone, lithium, or HIV medications, talk with your pharmacist before starting — several ingredients interact with these drug types.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding are not recommended; safety data is not established for any of the active ingredients.
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Assessment coverage: 5 of 5 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Oct 21, 2017.
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 AnthroPlex, straight from the product label.
| Brand | InfoWars Life |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 743724205619 |
| Net contents | 60 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Oct 21, 2017 |
| DSLD ID | 79085 |
| Product type | Other Combinations |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult Male (18-50 Years), Gluten Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for AnthroPlex by InfoWars Life, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Proprietary Blend | 710 mg | -- |
| Horny Goat Weed | 0 NP | -- |
| Zinc Orotate | 1 mg | 6% |
| Tribulus terrestris | 0 NP | -- |
| Tongkat Ali-Longjack | 0 NP | -- |
| Fulvic powder | 0 NP | -- |
Other ingredients: organic Gum Acacia, Vegetarian Capsules
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Formula
AnthroPlex is formulated to support normal hormone balance and boost vitality in men.
Daily foundation for men
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Use: Take one serving (one capsule) in the morning and one serving (one capsule) in the evening with purified water.
Precautions
Warning: Keep out of reach of children.
Consult your healthcare provider if pregnant, nursing or for any additional concerns.
Do not use if seal is broken
FDA Disclaimer Statement
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
General Statements
The #1 health product line suggested by Alex Jones
Not tested on animals
Seals/Symbols
GMO free Made in USA Gluten Free 100% Vegan
Formulation
GMO free Gluten free
100% Vegan
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AnthroPlex by InfoWars Life label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in AnthroPlex by InfoWars Life
These are the 5 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container60 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.
Proprietary Blend
Zinc Orotate
Interacts with67 drugs
Zinc is an essential mineral that your body needs for immune function, wound healing, taste, and smell. Most people get enough from food, but suppleme...
Zinc Orotate monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Organic Gum Acacia, Vegetarian Capsules. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
AnthroPlex by InfoWars Life Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
AnthroPlex by InfoWars Life contains five ingredients, and several of them interact with medications.
Horny Goat Weed is the source of the most serious concerns — it theoretically raises the risk of low blood pressure (hypotension) when combined with blood pressure medications (antihypertensive drugs), a Moderate-severity interaction. It also may boost the effects of estrogen-containing drugs, increase the effects of certain blood thinners (anticoagulant and antiplatelet drugs), and inhibit liver enzymes (CYP1A2, CYP2B6, and CYP3A4) that break down many common medications, potentially raising their levels and side effects.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Zinc Orotate interacts with several antibiotic types and other drugs: it reduces the absorption and effectiveness of quinolone antibiotics, cephalexin, tetracycline antibiotics, and penicillamine; it may lower levels of the HIV drugs ritonavir and integrase inhibitors; and it theoretically interferes with the chemotherapy drug cisplatin. Tribulus terrestris may increase the risk of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) with diabetes medications, raise the risk of low blood pressure with blood pressure drugs, and theoretically boost lithium levels.
Tongkat Ali–Longjack contains compounds that reduce the effectiveness of the beta-blocker propranolol and theoretically inhibit liver enzymes that process CYP1A2, CYP2C19, and CYP2A6 substrates. Fulvic powder theoretically decreases the effectiveness of blood thinners, interferes with thyroid hormone therapy, and may reduce the effects of immunosuppressant drugs.
We could not check interaction data for the Proprietary Blend itself, since its component ingredients are listed separately. Altogether, these interactions span 1,203 individual medications.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in AnthroPlex interact with 1,219 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
5 of the 5 ingredients in AnthroPlex interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Horny Goat Weed Tribulus terrestris Fulvic powder Tongkat Ali-Longjack Zinc Orotate
6-mercaptopurinePurinethol
How 6-mercaptopurine interacts with AnthroPlex — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Fulvic PowderImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking fulvic acid might decrease the effects of immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Fulvic Powder + 6-mercaptopurine interactionAdo-trastuzumab EmtansineKadcyla
How Ado-trastuzumab Emtansine interacts with AnthroPlex — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Horny Goat WeedCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, horny goat weed might increase the effects and side effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Horny Goat Weed + Ado-trastuzumab Emtansine interactionAbciximabReoPro
How Abciximab interacts with AnthroPlex — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Fulvic PowderAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking fulvic acid may decrease the effectiveness of anticoagulant and antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Fulvic Powder + Abciximab interactionHorny Goat WeedAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, horny goat weed might increase the risk of bleeding.
Read the full Horny Goat Weed + Abciximab interactionAbemaciclibVerzenio
How Abemaciclib interacts with AnthroPlex — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Horny Goat WeedCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, horny goat weed might increase the effects and side effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Horny Goat Weed + Abemaciclib interactionAbiraterone
How Abiraterone interacts with AnthroPlex — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Horny Goat WeedCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, horny goat weed might increase the effects and side effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Horny Goat Weed + Abiraterone interactionAbiraterone AcetateYonsa, Zytiga
How Abiraterone Acetate interacts with AnthroPlex — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Horny Goat WeedCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, horny goat weed might increase the effects and side effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Horny Goat Weed + Abiraterone Acetate interactionAbrocitinibCibinqo
How Abrocitinib interacts with AnthroPlex — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Fulvic PowderAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs, Immunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking fulvic acid may decrease the effectiveness of anticoagulant and antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Fulvic Powder + Abrocitinib interactionHorny Goat WeedAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, horny goat weed might increase the risk of bleeding.
Read the full Horny Goat Weed + Abrocitinib interactionTongkat Ali-longjackCytochrome P450 2c19 (cyp2c19) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, Eurycoma longifolia might increase levels of CYP2C19 substrates.
Read the full Tongkat Ali-longjack + Abrocitinib interactionAcalabrutinibCalquence
How Acalabrutinib interacts with AnthroPlex — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Horny Goat WeedCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, horny goat weed might increase the effects and side effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Horny Goat Weed + Acalabrutinib interactionAcarboseGlucobay, Prandase, Precose
How Acarbose interacts with AnthroPlex — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Tribulus TerrestrisAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Taking tribulus with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Tribulus Terrestris + Acarbose interactionAcebutololRhotral, Sectral
How Acebutolol interacts with AnthroPlex — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Tribulus TerrestrisAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking tribulus with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Tribulus Terrestris + Acebutolol interactionHorny Goat WeedAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, horny goat weed might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Horny Goat Weed + Acebutolol interactionAcenocoumarolSintrom
How Acenocoumarol interacts with AnthroPlex — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Horny Goat WeedAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, horny goat weed might increase the risk of bleeding.
Read the full Horny Goat Weed + Acenocoumarol interactionFulvic PowderAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking fulvic acid may decrease the effectiveness of anticoagulant and antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Fulvic Powder + Acenocoumarol interactionAcetaminophenChildren's Tylenol, Children's Tylenol Meltaways, Tylenol, Tylenol Ex Strength
How Acetaminophen interacts with AnthroPlex — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Horny Goat WeedCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, horny goat weed might increase the effects and side effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full Horny Goat Weed + Acetaminophen interactionTongkat Ali-longjackCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, Eurycoma longifolia might increase levels CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full Tongkat Ali-longjack + Acetaminophen interactionAcetaminophen, AspirinGemnisyn
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin interacts with AnthroPlex — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Fulvic PowderAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking fulvic acid may decrease the effectiveness of anticoagulant and antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Fulvic Powder + Acetaminophen, Aspirin interactionHorny Goat WeedAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, horny goat weed might increase the risk of bleeding.
Read the full Horny Goat Weed + Acetaminophen, Aspirin interactionTongkat Ali-longjackCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, Eurycoma longifolia might increase levels CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full Tongkat Ali-longjack + Acetaminophen, Aspirin interactionAcetaminophen, Aspirin, CaffeineExcedrin, Excedrin Extra Strength, Excedrin Migraine
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interacts with AnthroPlex — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Horny Goat WeedAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, horny goat weed might increase the risk of bleeding.
Read the full Horny Goat Weed + Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interactionFulvic PowderAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking fulvic acid may decrease the effectiveness of anticoagulant and antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Fulvic Powder + Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interactionTongkat Ali-longjackCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, Eurycoma longifolia might increase levels CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full Tongkat Ali-longjack + Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interactionAcetaminophen, Brompheniramine, PhenylpropanolamineDimetapp Cold and Flu
How Acetaminophen, Brompheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with AnthroPlex — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Horny Goat WeedCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, horny goat weed might increase the effects and side effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full Horny Goat Weed + Acetaminophen, Brompheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interactionTongkat Ali-longjackCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, Eurycoma longifolia might increase levels CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full Tongkat Ali-longjack + Acetaminophen, Brompheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interactionAcetaminophen, ButalbitalAxocet, Bancap, Bucet, Butex Forte, Esgic CF, Orbivan CF +5 more
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital interacts with AnthroPlex — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Horny Goat WeedCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, horny goat weed might increase the effects and side effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full Horny Goat Weed + Acetaminophen, Butalbital interactionTongkat Ali-longjackCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, Eurycoma longifolia might increase levels CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full Tongkat Ali-longjack + Acetaminophen, Butalbital interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, CaffeineEsgic, Esgic Plus, Fiogesic, Fioricet, Repan, Tecnal +1 more
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine interacts with AnthroPlex — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Horny Goat WeedCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, horny goat weed might increase the effects and side effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full Horny Goat Weed + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine interactionTongkat Ali-longjackCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, Eurycoma longifolia might increase levels CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full Tongkat Ali-longjack + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, CodeineEsgic with Codeine, Fioricet w/ Codeine
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine interacts with AnthroPlex — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Horny Goat WeedCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, horny goat weed might increase the effects and side effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Horny Goat Weed + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine interactionTongkat Ali-longjackCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, Eurycoma longifolia might increase levels CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full Tongkat Ali-longjack + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, CodeineBancap w/ Codeine
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine interacts with AnthroPlex — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Horny Goat WeedCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, horny goat weed might increase the effects and side effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full Horny Goat Weed + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine interactionTongkat Ali-longjackCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, Eurycoma longifolia might increase levels CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full Tongkat Ali-longjack + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine PhosphatePhrenilin #3
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine Phosphate interacts with AnthroPlex — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Horny Goat WeedCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, horny goat weed might increase the effects and side effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full Horny Goat Weed + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine Phosphate interactionTongkat Ali-longjackCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, Eurycoma longifolia might increase levels CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full Tongkat Ali-longjack + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine Phosphate interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, PhenylephrineHycomine Compound
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, Phenylephrine interacts with AnthroPlex — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Horny Goat WeedCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, horny goat weed might increase the effects and side effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Horny Goat Weed + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, Phenylephrine interactionTongkat Ali-longjackCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, Eurycoma longifolia might increase levels CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full Tongkat Ali-longjack + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, Phenylephrine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, CodeineGesic C15, Gesic C30, Gesic C8, Lenoltec 1, Lenoltec 2, Lenoltec 3 +1 more
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine interacts with AnthroPlex — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Horny Goat WeedCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, horny goat weed might increase the effects and side effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full Horny Goat Weed + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine interactionTongkat Ali-longjackCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, Eurycoma longifolia might increase levels CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full Tongkat Ali-longjack + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, SalicylamideCodalan No.1, Codalan No.2, Codalan No.3
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, Salicylamide interacts with AnthroPlex — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Horny Goat WeedCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, horny goat weed might increase the effects and side effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full Horny Goat Weed + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, Salicylamide interactionTongkat Ali-longjackCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, Eurycoma longifolia might increase levels CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full Tongkat Ali-longjack + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, Salicylamide interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, DihydrocodeineDHC Plus, Panlor DC, Panlor SS
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine interacts with AnthroPlex — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Horny Goat WeedCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, horny goat weed might increase the effects and side effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Horny Goat Weed + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine interactionTongkat Ali-longjackCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, Eurycoma longifolia might increase levels CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full Tongkat Ali-longjack + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, IsomethepteneMigralam
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Isometheptene interacts with AnthroPlex — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Horny Goat WeedCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, horny goat weed might increase the effects and side effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full Horny Goat Weed + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Isometheptene interactionTongkat Ali-longjackCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, Eurycoma longifolia might increase levels CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full Tongkat Ali-longjack + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Isometheptene interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, PyrilamineMidol Max Strength Menstrual
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Pyrilamine interacts with AnthroPlex — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Horny Goat WeedCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, horny goat weed might increase the effects and side effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Horny Goat Weed + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Pyrilamine interactionTongkat Ali-longjackCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, Eurycoma longifolia might increase levels CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full Tongkat Ali-longjack + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Pyrilamine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan HbrVicks Formula 44M Cough, Cold & Flu Relief
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan Hbr interacts with AnthroPlex — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Horny Goat WeedCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, horny goat weed might increase the effects and side effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Horny Goat Weed + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan Hbr interactionTongkat Ali-longjackCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, Eurycoma longifolia might increase levels CYP1A2 substrates.
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Horny Goat WeedCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, horny goat weed might increase the effects and side effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
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Interaction Summary
Theoretically, Eurycoma longifolia might increase levels CYP1A2 substrates.
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Horny Goat WeedCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, horny goat weed might increase the effects and side effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
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Interaction Summary
Theoretically, Eurycoma longifolia might increase levels CYP1A2 substrates.
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Horny Goat WeedCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, horny goat weed might increase the effects and side effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
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Theoretically, Eurycoma longifolia might increase levels CYP1A2 substrates.
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Horny Goat Weed
Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs
Theoretically, horny goat weed might increase the risk of bleeding.
In vitro research and animal research shows that horny goat weed can inhibit platelet aggregation and thrombus formation. This effect has not been reported in humans.
Antihypertensive Drugs
Theoretically, horny goat weed might increase the risk of hypotension.
Laboratory research suggests that horny goat weed might have hypotensive effects. This effect has not been reported in humans.
Cytochrome P450 1A2 (Cyp1A2) Substrates
Theoretically, horny goat weed might increase the effects and side effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
In vitro, horny goat weed leaf extract inhibits CYP1A2. This effect has not been reported in humans.
Cytochrome P450 2B6 (Cyp2B6) Substrates
Theoretically, horny goat weed might increase the effects and side effects of CYP2B6 substrates.
In vitro, horny goat weed leaf extract inhibits CYP2B6. This effect has not been reported in humans.
Cytochrome P450 3A4 (Cyp3A4) Substrates
Theoretically, horny goat weed might increase the effects and side effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
In vitro, horny goat weed extract inhibits CYP3A4 and suppresses CYP3A4 mRNA expression. This effect has not been reported in humans.
Estrogens
Theoretically, concomitant use of horny goat weed with estrogens might increase their therapeutic and adverse effects.
In vitro evidence suggests that horny goat weed has estrogenic activity. In clinical research, horny goat weed has been shown to increase blood levels of estrogen in some females.
Tribulus terrestris
Antidiabetes Drugs
Taking tribulus with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Clinical research shows that Tribulus can lower blood glucose levels in adults with type 2 diabetes who are taking antidiabetes medications.
Antihypertensive Drugs
Theoretically, taking tribulus with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Animal research shows that tribulus can lower blood pressure by inhibiting angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE). Tribulus has also demonstrated hypotensive effects in pre-hypertensive adults.
Lithium
Theoretically, tribulus might increase the levels and clinical effects of lithium.
Tribulus is thought to have diuretic properties. Due to these potential diuretic effects, tribulus might reduce excretion and increase levels of lithium. The dose of lithium might need to be decreased.
Fulvic powder
Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs
Theoretically, taking fulvic acid may decrease the effectiveness of anticoagulant and antiplatelet drugs.
In vitro evidence shows that fulvic acid, formed from the oxidation and polymerization of protocatechuic acid, can shorten prothrombin time in human plasma, increasing the risk of clot formation.
Immunosuppressants
Theoretically, taking fulvic acid might decrease the effects of immunosuppressive therapy.
Animal research shows that fulvic acid stimulates immune function.
Thyroid Hormone
Theoretically, taking fulvic acid with thyroid hormone therapy might interfere with the ability to normalize thyroid function.
Animal research shows that fulvic acid increases the plasma level of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) and decreases the thyroxine (T4):triiodothyronine (T3) ratio.
Tongkat Ali-Longjack
Propranolol (Inderal)
Eurycoma longifolia can reduce the levels and clinical effects of propranolol.
A small clinical study in healthy persons shows that taking a single dose of a water-based Eurycoma longifolia extract 200 mg, in combination with a single dose of propranolol 80 mg, reduces the propranolol area under the curve (AUC) by 29%, reduces the peak concentration by 42%, and increases time to peak concentration by 86% when compared with control. Since the elimination half-life of propranolol did not change, it seems that Eurycoma longifolia alters the kinetics of propranolol by decreasing its absorption in the gut, and not by altering its metabolism. It is not known if separating administration will prevent this interaction.
Cytochrome P450 1A2 (Cyp1A2) Substrates
Theoretically, Eurycoma longifolia might increase levels CYP1A2 substrates.
In vitro research suggests that methanolic Eurycoma longifolia root extract weakly inhibits CYP1A2 enzymes. This effect has not been reported in humans.
Cytochrome P450 2A6 (Cyp2A6) Substrates
Theoretically, Eurycoma longifolia might increase levels of CYP2A6 substrates.
In vitro research suggests that methanolic Eurycoma longifolia root extract weakly inhibits CYP2A6 enzymes. This effect has not been reported in humans.
Cytochrome P450 2C19 (Cyp2C19) Substrates
Theoretically, Eurycoma longifolia might increase levels of CYP2C19 substrates.
In vitro research suggests that methanolic Eurycoma longifolia root extract weakly inhibits CYP2C19 enzymes. This effect has not been reported in humans.
Testosterone
Theoretically, Eurycoma longifolia may further increase levels of testosterone.
A clinical study in aging males with testosterone levels below 300 ng/dL shows that taking a specific water extract of Eurycoma longifolia roots (Physta; Biotropics Malaysia) 100-200 mg daily with breakfast for 12 weeks increases total testosterone levels by 8% to 11% when compared with placebo. It is unclear whether this increase would occur in individuals with normal testosterone levels.
Zinc Orotate
Bictegravir/Emtricitabine/Tenofovir Alafenamide (Biktarvy)
Theoretically, zinc might decrease levels of bictegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide by reducing its absorption.
Advise patients that bictegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide should be taken at least 2 hours before or 6 hours after zinc containing products.
Cephalexin (Keflex)
Zinc might decrease cephalexin levels by chelating with cephalexin in the gut and preventing its absorption.
A pharmacokinetic study shows that zinc sulfate 250 mg taken concomitantly with cephalexin 500 mg decreases peak levels of cephalexin by 31% and reduces the exposure to cephalexin by 27%. Also, taking zinc sulfate 3 hours before cephalexin decreases peak levels of cephalexin by 11% and reduces the exposure to cephalexin by 18%. By decreasing cephalexin levels, zinc might increase the risk of treatment failure. This effect does not occur when zinc is taken 3 hours after the cephalexin dose. To avoid an interaction, advise patients take zinc sulfate 3 hours after taking cephalexin.
Cisplatin (Platinol-Aq)
Theoretically, zinc might interfere with the therapeutic effects of cisplatin.
Animal research suggests that zinc stimulates tumor cell production of the protein metallothionein, which binds and inactivates cisplatin. It is not known whether zinc supplements or high dietary zinc intake can cause clinically significant interference with cisplatin therapy. Cisplatin might also increase zinc excretion.
Integrase Inhibitors
Theoretically, taking zinc along with integrase inhibitors might decrease the levels and clinical effects of these drugs.
Zinc is a divalent cation. Pharmacokinetic studies have shown that other divalent cations such as calcium and iron can decrease blood levels of the integrase inhibitor dolutegravir through chelation.
Penicillamine (Cuprimine, Depen)
Zinc might reduce the levels and clinical effects of penicillamine.
By forming an insoluble complex with penicillamine, zinc interferes with penicillamine absorption and activity. Zinc supplements reduce the efficacy of low-dose penicillamine (0.5-1 gram/day), but do not seem to affect higher doses (1-2.75 gram/day), provided dosing times are separated. Advise patients to take zinc and penicillamine at least 2 hours apart.
Quinolone Antibiotics
Zinc can decrease the levels and clinical effects of quinolones antibiotics.
Quinolones form complexes with zinc in the gastrointestinal tract, reducing absorption of both the quinolone and zinc if taken at the same time. Advise patients to take these drugs at least 2 hours before, or 4-6 hours after, zinc supplements.
Ritonavir (Norvir)
Zinc modestly reduces levels of ritonavir.
Clinical research shows that zinc might reduce serum ritonavir levels by chelating with ritonavir in the gut and preventing its absorption. In patients with HIV, ritonavir is taken with atazanavir to prevent the metabolism and increase the effects of atazanavir. A pharmacokinetic study shows that, in patients being treated with atazanavir/ritonavir, co-administration of zinc sulfate (Solvazinc tablets) 125 mg as a single dose or as multiple daily doses for 2 weeks reduces plasma levels of ritonavir by about 16%. However, atazanavir levels still remains high enough to prevent HIV virus replication. Therefore, the decrease in ritonavir levels is not likely to be clinically significant.
Tetracycline Antibiotics
Zinc might reduce levels of tetracycline antibiotics.
Tetracyclines form complexes with zinc in the gastrointestinal tract, which can reduce absorption of both the tetracycline and zinc when taken at the same time. Taking zinc sulfate 200 mg with tetracycline reduces absorption of the antibiotic by 30% to 40%. Demeclocycline and minocycline cause a similar interaction. However, doxycycline does not seem to interact significantly with zinc. Advise patients to take tetracyclines at least 2 hours before, or 4-6 hours after, zinc supplements to avoid any interactions.
Amiloride (Midamor)
Amiloride can modestly reduce zinc excretion and increase zinc levels.
Clinical research shows that amiloride can reduce urinary zinc excretion, especially at doses of 10 mg per day or more. This zinc-sparing effect can help to counteract zinc losses caused by thiazide diuretics, but it is unlikely to cause zinc toxicity at usual amiloride doses. The other potassium-sparing diuretics, spironolactone (Aldactone) and triamterene (Dyrenium), do not seem to have a zinc-sparing effect.
Atazanavir (Reyataz)
Zinc modestly reduces levels of atazanavir, although this effect does not seem to be clinically significant.
Clinical research shows that zinc might decrease serum atazanavir levels by chelating with atazanavir in the gut and preventing its absorption. Although a single dose of zinc sulfate (Solvazinc tablets) 125 mg orally does not affect atazanavir concentrations in patients being treated with atazanavir/ritonavir, co-administration of zinc sulfate 125 mg daily for 2 weeks reduces plasma levels of atazanavir by about 22% in these patients. However, despite this decrease, atazanavir levels still remain at high enough concentrations for the prevention of HIV virus replication.
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Horny Goat Weed
Interacts with 963 drugsHorny goat weed (Epimedium) is a traditional Chinese herb most often marketed for low libido and erectile problems, but solid human evidence for these uses is lacking. While short-term use s...
Read the full Horny Goat Weed monograph → Herb & supplement monographTribulus
Interacts with 259 drugsTribulus is a plant supplement most often marketed to boost libido, testosterone, and athletic performance, but the human evidence behind these claims is weak and inconsistent. It is general...
Read the full Tribulus monograph → Herb & supplement monographEurycoma Longifolia
Interacts with 248 drugsEurycoma longifolia (tongkat ali) is a Southeast Asian herb most popular for supporting testosterone, libido, and male fertility, with some small human studies suggesting possible benefits....
Read the full Eurycoma Longifolia monograph → Herb & supplement monographFulvic Acid
Interacts with 257 drugsFulvic acid is a natural compound formed when plants and microbes break down in soil, and it is sold as a supplement for energy, gut, and overall wellness. Human research is very limited, so...
Read the full Fulvic Acid monograph → Herb & supplement monographZinc
Interacts with 67 drugsZinc is an essential mineral that your body needs for immune function, wound healing, taste, and smell. Most people get enough from food, but supplements can help correct or prevent a defici...
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The 116 references behind this product’s interaction data
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Horny Goat Weed 11 references
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