Back to the Heart Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Herb Stop
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Back to the Heart 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
Back to the Heart is a dietary supplement by Herb Stop with 3 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for heart failure symptoms, high blood pressure, chest pain (angina).Based on those ingredients, 452 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated major. The ingredients most likely to interact are Cayenne, Hawthorn, Butcher's Broom. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Back to the Heart by Herb Stop
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What’s inside
Low disclosure
Back to the Heart contains three active ingredients. Hawthorn is an herb traditionally used for heart health.
Butcher's broom is derived from a plant used to support circulation, and cayenne — also known as capsicum — is the pepper plant used both in cooking and for its warming, pain-relieving properties. The product also contains inactive ingredients: hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (a capsule material) and purified water.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
The evidence for what this product can actually do is limited. Hawthorn shows insufficient reliable evidence for angina, anxiety, arrhythmia, atherosclerosis, cardiovascular disease, and cognitive function — meaning we don't have enough data to rate whether it works for these.
Butcher's broom is possibly effective for chronic venous insufficiency (a circulatory condition), but has insufficient evidence for diabetic retinopathy, hemorrhoids, orthostatic low blood pressure, and lymphedema. Cayenne is likely effective for postherpetic neuralgia and diabetic neuropathy (nerve pain), and possibly effective for cluster headaches, back pain, and nausea after surgery.
If heart health is your goal, talk with your pharmacist or doctor about whether the evidence matches what you're hoping this will do.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Hawthorn is generally well tolerated in studies, but because it affects your heart, it needs medical supervision if you have a heart condition. Butcher's broom is generally well tolerated short-term in healthy adults, though long-term safety data is limited; the most common side effects are digestive — diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, heartburn, indigestion — and topically it can cause a rash in sensitive people.
Cayenne is generally well tolerated in food amounts and topical approved products, but commonly causes burning and irritation; concentrated supplements haven't been well studied. Rare serious effects reported with hawthorn include acute kidney failure and heart rhythm problems (palpitations, rapid heart rate).
There isn't enough safety information to use hawthorn or butcher's broom during pregnancy or while breastfeeding — avoid these during those times. Cayenne in food amounts is likely fine during pregnancy and breastfeeding, but concentrated supplements haven't been well established in either.
Meds to double-check
Major interaction found
Before taking this product, double-check with your pharmacist if you take: nitrates or phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors (Major severity with hawthorn), then beta-blockers, blood thinners (anticoagulants or antiplatelet drugs like warfarin or aspirin), calcium channel blockers, digoxin, or alpha-adrenergic drugs (Moderate severity), then diabetes medications, theophylline, ciprofloxacin, or ACE inhibitors (Moderate or Minor severity). No interactions are documented in our data for the proprietary blend itself.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with some supporting evidence for its stated purpose. Major medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
This product might be worth considering if you have a heart condition and want herbal support, but hawthorn especially needs to be reviewed by your doctor or pharmacist first — it can dangerously lower blood pressure with certain heart and blood-pressure medications. If you take any blood thinners, diabetes drugs, or heart medications, you absolutely must check your specific prescriptions before starting.
Talk to your pharmacist about whether the evidence for these ingredients matches what you're trying to achieve.
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Assessment coverage: 3 of 3 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Sep 25, 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 Back to the Heart, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Herb Stop |
|---|---|
| Net contents | 300 Veggie Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Sep 25, 2023 |
| DSLD ID | 297152 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Women (not pregnant or lactating), Organic, Dairy Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Back to the Heart by Herb Stop, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Proprietary Blend | 400 mg | -- |
| Hawthorn | 0 NP | -- |
| Butcher's Broom | 0 NP | -- |
| Cayenne | 0 NP | -- |
Other ingredients: Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Water, Purified
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested use: Take 1 to 2 capsules 2 to 3 times per day with meals, or as directed by your qualified healthcare professional. See safety guideline below before use.
Precautions
Safety guideline: Cayenne is spicy and may cause sweating, radiating "heat", and abdominal discomfort.
Not to be used during pregnancy or lactation. If you have a medical condition or take pharmaceutical drugs, please consult with your doctor before use.
Keep away from children.
Use only as directed on label.
Brand IP Statement(s)
Herb Stop Health in your own hands
Formulation
Herbal capsule
100% Organic content
Supports healthy venous tone & function
Vegan & cruelty-free
Vegan & cruelty-free
Made in the USA.
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
FDA Disclaimer Statement
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Back to the Heart by Herb Stop label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Back to the Heart by Herb Stop
These are the 3 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container300 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
- › Hawthorn
- › Butcher's Broom
- › Cayenne
Other (inactive) ingredients: Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Water, Purified. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Back to the Heart by Herb Stop Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Back to the Heart by Herb Stop contains three active ingredients, and together they interact with a substantial number of medications.
The most serious concerns come from hawthorn, which can cause Major-severity interactions with nitrates (used for chest pain) and phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors (like sildenafil for erectile dysfunction) — both can add to hawthorn's blood-vessel-relaxing effects and cause a dangerous drop in blood pressure.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Hawthorn also interacts at Moderate severity with beta-blockers, blood thinners (anticoagulants and antiplatelet drugs), calcium channel blockers, and digoxin — a heart medication — through additive blood-pressure effects, increased bleeding risk, or potentiation of digoxin's action. Butcher's broom interacts at Moderate severity with alpha-adrenergic drugs (both agonists and antagonists), which affect blood pressure and heart rate.
Cayenne carries Moderate interactions with blood thinners, diabetes drugs, theophylline, aspirin, and a Minor interaction with ACE inhibitors and ciprofloxacin.
Additionally, no interactions are documented in our data for the proprietary blend container itself — only its individual components have been checked. Altogether, these interactions span 450 individual medications.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Back to the Heart interact with 452 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
3 of the 3 ingredients in Back to the Heart interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Cayenne Hawthorn Butcher's Broom
AvanafilStendra
How Avanafil interacts with Back to the Heart — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
HawthornPhosphodiesterase-5 Inhibitors Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use might result in additive vasodilation and hypotension.
Read the full Hawthorn + Avanafil interactionFinasteride, TadalafilEntadfi
How Finasteride, Tadalafil interacts with Back to the Heart — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
HawthornPhosphodiesterase-5 Inhibitors Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use might result in additive vasodilation and hypotension.
Read the full Hawthorn + Finasteride, Tadalafil interactionGlyceryl TrinitrateNitronal
How Glyceryl Trinitrate interacts with Back to the Heart — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
HawthornNitrates Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use might cause additive coronary vasodilatory effects.
Read the full Hawthorn + Glyceryl Trinitrate interactionIsosorbide DinitrateAngitak, Cedocard Retard, Isoket, Isoket Retard, Isordil
How Isosorbide Dinitrate interacts with Back to the Heart — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
HawthornNitrates Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use might cause additive coronary vasodilatory effects.
Read the full Hawthorn + Isosorbide Dinitrate interactionIsosorbide Dinitrate, HydralazineBiDil
How Isosorbide Dinitrate, Hydralazine interacts with Back to the Heart — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
HawthornNitrates Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use might cause additive coronary vasodilatory effects.
Read the full Hawthorn + Isosorbide Dinitrate, Hydralazine interactionIsosorbide MononitrateAngeze, Angeze SR, Chemydur 60XL, Dynamin, Elantan, Elantan LA +13 more
How Isosorbide Mononitrate interacts with Back to the Heart — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
HawthornNitrates Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use might cause additive coronary vasodilatory effects.
Read the full Hawthorn + Isosorbide Mononitrate interactionMacitentan, TadalafilOpsynvi
How Macitentan, Tadalafil interacts with Back to the Heart — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
HawthornPhosphodiesterase-5 Inhibitors Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use might result in additive vasodilation and hypotension.
Read the full Hawthorn + Macitentan, Tadalafil interactionNicorandilAprior, Dancor, Ikorel, Sigmart, Zynicor
How Nicorandil interacts with Back to the Heart — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
HawthornNitrates Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use might cause additive coronary vasodilatory effects.
Read the full Hawthorn + Nicorandil interactionNitroglycerinGonitro, Nitro Time, Nitro-Bid, Nitrocine Timecaps, Nitrogard, Nitrogard SR +7 more
How Nitroglycerin interacts with Back to the Heart — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
HawthornNitrates Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use might cause additive coronary vasodilatory effects.
Read the full Hawthorn + Nitroglycerin interactionPentaerythritol TetranitratePeritrate, Peritrate SA
How Pentaerythritol Tetranitrate interacts with Back to the Heart — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
HawthornNitrates Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use might cause additive coronary vasodilatory effects.
Read the full Hawthorn + Pentaerythritol Tetranitrate interactionSildenafilRevatio
How Sildenafil interacts with Back to the Heart — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
HawthornPhosphodiesterase-5 Inhibitors Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use might result in additive vasodilation and hypotension.
Read the full Hawthorn + Sildenafil interactionSildenafil CitrateViagra
How Sildenafil Citrate interacts with Back to the Heart — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
HawthornPhosphodiesterase-5 Inhibitors Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use might result in additive vasodilation and hypotension.
Read the full Hawthorn + Sildenafil Citrate interactionTadalafilCialis, Tadliq
How Tadalafil interacts with Back to the Heart — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
HawthornPhosphodiesterase-5 Inhibitors Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use might result in additive vasodilation and hypotension.
Read the full Hawthorn + Tadalafil interactionVardenafilLevitra, Staxyn
How Vardenafil interacts with Back to the Heart — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
HawthornPhosphodiesterase-5 Inhibitors Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use might result in additive vasodilation and hypotension.
Read the full Hawthorn + Vardenafil interaction"phentolamineOraVerse, Rogitine, Ryzumvi
How "phentolamine interacts with Back to the Heart — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Butcher's BroomAlpha-adrenergic Antagonists Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, butcher's broom might reduce the effects of alpha-adrenergic antagonists.
Read the full Butcher's Broom + "phentolamine interactionAbciximabReoPro
How Abciximab interacts with Back to the Heart — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
HawthornAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, hawthorn may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Hawthorn + Abciximab interactionCayenneAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, capsicum may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Cayenne + Abciximab interactionAbrocitinibCibinqo
How Abrocitinib interacts with Back to the Heart — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
HawthornAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, hawthorn may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Hawthorn + Abrocitinib interactionCayenneAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, capsicum may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Cayenne + Abrocitinib interactionAcarboseGlucobay, Prandase, Precose
How Acarbose interacts with Back to the Heart — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CayenneAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking capsicum with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Cayenne + Acarbose interactionAcebutololRhotral, Sectral
How Acebutolol interacts with Back to the Heart — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
HawthornBeta-blockers Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use might cause additive effects on blood pressure and heart rate.
Read the full Hawthorn + Acebutolol interactionAcenocoumarolSintrom
How Acenocoumarol interacts with Back to the Heart — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
HawthornAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, hawthorn may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Hawthorn + Acenocoumarol interactionCayenneAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, capsicum may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Cayenne + Acenocoumarol interactionAcetaminophen, AspirinGemnisyn
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin interacts with Back to the Heart — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CayenneAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs, Aspirin Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, capsicum may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Cayenne + Acetaminophen, Aspirin interactionHawthornAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, hawthorn may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Hawthorn + Acetaminophen, Aspirin interactionAcetaminophen, Aspirin, CaffeineExcedrin, Excedrin Extra Strength, Excedrin Migraine
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interacts with Back to the Heart — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
HawthornAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, hawthorn may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Hawthorn + Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interactionCayenneAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs, Aspirin Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, capsicum may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Cayenne + Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interactionAcetaminophen, Brompheniramine, PhenylpropanolamineDimetapp Cold and Flu
How Acetaminophen, Brompheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with Back to the Heart — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Butcher's BroomAlpha-adrenergic Agonists Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, butcher's broom might increase the effects and adverse effects of alpha-adrenergic agonists.
Read the full Butcher's Broom + Acetaminophen, Brompheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, PhenylephrineHycomine Compound
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, Phenylephrine interacts with Back to the Heart — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Butcher's BroomAlpha-adrenergic Agonists Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, butcher's broom might increase the effects and adverse effects of alpha-adrenergic agonists.
Read the full Butcher's Broom + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, Phenylephrine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, PhenylephrineColrex
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, Phenylephrine interacts with Back to the Heart — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Butcher's BroomAlpha-adrenergic Agonists Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, butcher's broom might increase the effects and adverse effects of alpha-adrenergic agonists.
Read the full Butcher's Broom + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, Phenylephrine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, PhenylpropanolamineMulti Symptom Cold Relief
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with Back to the Heart — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Butcher's BroomAlpha-adrenergic Agonists Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, butcher's broom might increase the effects and adverse effects of alpha-adrenergic agonists.
Read the full Butcher's Broom + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Phenylpropanolamine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, PseudoephedrineChildren's Tylenol Cold Plus Cough, Tylenol Cold Ex Strength
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Pseudoephedrine interacts with Back to the Heart — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Butcher's BroomAlpha-adrenergic Agonists Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, butcher's broom might increase the effects and adverse effects of alpha-adrenergic agonists.
Read the full Butcher's Broom + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Pseudoephedrine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine, SalicylamideRhinogesic GG
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine, Salicylamide interacts with Back to the Heart — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Butcher's BroomAlpha-adrenergic Agonists Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, butcher's broom might increase the effects and adverse effects of alpha-adrenergic agonists.
Read the full Butcher's Broom + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine, Salicylamide interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, PhenylephrineAlka-Seltzer PLUS, Histex SR, Protid
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine interacts with Back to the Heart — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Butcher's BroomAlpha-adrenergic Agonists Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, butcher's broom might increase the effects and adverse effects of alpha-adrenergic agonists.
Read the full Butcher's Broom + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine, SalicylamideRhinogesic, Rhinogesic JR
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine, Salicylamide interacts with Back to the Heart — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Butcher's BroomAlpha-adrenergic Agonists Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, butcher's broom might increase the effects and adverse effects of alpha-adrenergic agonists.
Read the full Butcher's Broom + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine, Salicylamide interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Back to the Heart with known interactions, here are the types of medications they can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.
Cayenne
Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs
Theoretically, capsicum may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
In vitro research shows that capsicum might increase the effects of antiplatelet drugs. Also, population research shows that capsicum is associated with an increased risk of self-reported bleeding in patients taking warfarin. However, clinical research shows that taking a single dose of capsaicin (Asian Herbex Ltd.), the active ingredient in capsicum, 400-800 mcg orally in combination with aspirin 500 mg does not decrease platelet aggregation when compared with taking aspirin 500 mg alone. Also, there was no notable effect on measures of platelet aggregation with capsaicin. It is unclear whether capsaicin must be used in more than a single dose to affect platelet aggregation.
Antidiabetes Drugs
Theoretically, taking capsicum with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Preliminary clinical research shows that consuming capsicum 5 grams along with a glucose drink attenuates the rise in plasma glucose after 30 minutes by 21%, decreases the 2-hour postprandial area under the curve of plasma glucose by 11%, and increases the 2-hour postprandial area under the curve of plasma insulin by 58% in healthy individuals when compared with placebo. Other clinical research shows that taking capsicum 5 mg daily for 28 days significantly reduces postprandial blood glucose and insulin levels, but not fasting blood glucose and insulin levels, in patients with gestational diabetes.
Aspirin
Theoretically, taking capsicum with aspirin might reduce the bioavailability of aspirin.
Animal research shows that acute or chronic intake of capsicum pepper reduces oral aspirin bioavailability. This has not been shown in humans.
Theophylline
Theoretically, taking capsicum with theophylline might increase the levels and adverse effects of theophylline.
In animal research, oral administration of capsicum reduced excretion of theophylline. However, capsicum does not seem to affect the pharmacokinetics of theophylline when administered intravenously.
Ace Inhibitors (Aceis)
Theoretically, using topical capsaicin may increase the risk of ACE inhibitor-induced cough.
There is one case report of a topically applied capsaicin cream contributing to the cough reflex in a patient using an ACEI. However, it is unclear if this interaction is clinically significant.
Ciprofloxacin (Cipro)
Theoretically, taking capsicum with ciprofloxacin might increase levels and adverse effects of ciprofloxacin.
Animal research shows that concomitant use of capsaicin, the active constituent of capsicum, and ciprofloxacin increases the bioavailability of ciprofloxacin by up to 70%.
Hawthorn
Nitrates
Theoretically, concomitant use might cause additive coronary vasodilatory effects.
Some evidence shows that hawthorn might lower blood pressure due to vasodilatory effects.
Phosphodiesterase-5 Inhibitors
Theoretically, concomitant use might result in additive vasodilation and hypotension.
Hawthorn might inhibit PDE-5 and cause vasodilation.
Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs
Theoretically, hawthorn may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
In vitro and animal research shows that hawthorn can inhibit platelet aggregation. However, its effect in humans is unclear. One observational study shows that patients taking hawthorn shortly before undergoing coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery or valve replacement surgery have a 10% incidence of postoperative bleeding, compared with 1% in those who never consumed hawthorn extract. However, clinical research shows that taking a specific preparation of dried hawthorn leaves and flowers (Crataesor, Soria Natural Lab) 800 mg three times daily for 15 days does not affect platelet aggregation or levels of thromboxane B2, the metabolite of thromboxane A2, in healthy humans.
Beta-Blockers
Theoretically, concomitant use might cause additive effects on blood pressure and heart rate.
Some evidence shows that hawthorn might lower blood pressure and heart rate.
Calcium Channel Blockers
Theoretically, concomitant use might cause additive coronary vasodilation and hypotensive effects.
Some evidence shows that hawthorn might lower blood pressure due to vasodilatory effects.
Digoxin (Lanoxin)
Theoretically, hawthorn might potentiate the effects and adverse effects of digoxin.
Hawthorn appears to improve cardiac output; however, hawthorn does not appear to affect digoxin pharmacokinetics. Case reports suggest that at least one species of hawthorn root extract (Crataegus mexicana) may produce adverse effects similar to digoxin and can cross-react with digoxin assays, leading to falsely elevated plasma digoxin levels.
Butcher's Broom
Alpha-Adrenergic Agonists
Theoretically, butcher's broom might increase the effects and adverse effects of alpha-adrenergic agonists.
Animal and in vitro studies show that butcher's broom has alpha-adrenergic agonist effects.
Alpha-Adrenergic Antagonists
Theoretically, butcher's broom might reduce the effects of alpha-adrenergic antagonists.
Animal and in vitro studies show that butcher's broom has alpha-adrenergic agonist effects.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Back to the Heart, from the product label.
Herb Stop
See all Herb Stop products- Name
- The Herb Stop
- Street Address
- PO Box 673
- City
- Pine
- State
- AZ
- ZipCode
- 85544
- Phone Number
- 877.345.4372
- Web Address
- www.herbstop.com
Back to the Heart by Herb Stop: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Back to the Heart’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Hawthorn
Interacts with 191 drugsHawthorn is a plant traditionally used for heart-related complaints, and some studies suggest it may modestly help symptoms of mild heart failure when added to standard care. However, the ev...
Read the full Hawthorn monograph → Herb & supplement monographButcher's Broom
Interacts with 158 drugsButcher's broom is a plant extract most often used for circulation problems in the legs, such as chronic venous insufficiency, where some evidence suggests it may help reduce swelling and di...
Read the full Butcher's Broom monograph → Herb & supplement monographCapsicum
Interacts with 239 drugsCapsicum (chili pepper) contains capsaicin, which is best known and best studied as a topical treatment for certain types of pain. Topical capsaicin products are supported by reasonable evid...
Read the full Capsicum monograph →Sources & How We Checked
Back to the Heart's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
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The 122 references behind this product’s interaction data
Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.
Hawthorn 25 references
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- Vibes J, Lasserre B, Gleye J, Declume C. Inhibition of thromboxane A2 biosynthesis in vitro by the main components of Crataegus oxyacantha (hawthorn) flower heads. Prostaglandins Leukot Essent Fatty Acids 1994;50(4):173-5. PubMed
- Rogers KL, Grice ID, Griffiths LR. Inhibition of platelet aggregation and 5-HT release by extracts of Australian plants used traditionally as headache treatments. Eur J Pharm Sci 2000;9(4):355-63. PubMed
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- Palmer KG, Lebin JA, Cronin MT, Mazor SS, Burns RA. Crataegus mexicana (Tejocote) Exposure Associated with Cardiotoxicity and a Falsely Elevated Digoxin Level. J Med Toxicol. 2019;15(4):295-298. PubMed
- Espinosa J, Bassett R, Lucerna A, Finn D. Hawthorne root (Crataegus mexicana) toxicity. Am J Emerg Med. 2024;78:242.e5-242.e6. PubMed
Butcher's Broom 8 references
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Capsicum 89 references
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