Brewer's Yeast 680 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Major
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First and foremost: checking Brewer's Yeast 680 mg 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.
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Brewer's Yeast 680 mg is a dietary supplement by Major with 4 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for riboflavin deficiency, migraine prevention, general energy and metabolism support.Based on those ingredients, 282 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated major. The ingredients most likely to interact are Brewer's Yeast, Niacinamide, Riboflavin. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Brewer's Yeast 680 mg by Major
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
This product contains four active ingredients. Riboflavin (vitamin B2) and thiamine (vitamin B1) are B vitamins that play roles in energy and nerve function.
Brewer's yeast is a source of B vitamins and other compounds and has been studied for digestive and immune support. Niacinamide (vitamin B3) supports metabolism and skin health.
The product also contains inactive ingredients — stearic acid and magnesium stearate — which are common fillers and binders in tablets.
Does it work?
Strong evidence
The evidence for this product's uses varies by ingredient. Thiamine is effective for thiamine deficiency and Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome (a serious condition from severe thiamine lack); it's possibly effective for menstrual cramps.
Brewer's yeast is possibly effective for irritable bowel syndrome. Niacinamide is likely effective for pellagra (a niacin deficiency condition) and possibly effective for acne, high phosphate in the blood, osteoarthritis, and diabetes.
For other uses — such as brewer's yeast for the flu or high cholesterol — the evidence we hold is insufficient to rate.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Riboflavin, thiamine, and niacinamide are generally well tolerated at normal doses. Brewer's yeast is also well tolerated in most people short-term, though it commonly causes gas and bloating.
High doses of niacinamide can cause nausea, vomiting, heartburn, and other digestive upset, and should be supervised. All four ingredients are rated likely safe in pregnancy and lactation at normal food and supplement amounts, but the safety data on brewer's yeast supplements during pregnancy is limited — check with your provider before using high-dose supplements.
Riboflavin may cause dose-related nausea and bright yellow urine. Brewer's yeast may rarely cause migraine-like headaches or, in sensitive individuals, serious reactions like anaphylaxis.
Meds to double-check
Major interaction found
Check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this product if you're on any of these: monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) — an older class of antidepressants — which carry the most serious risk; blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs, especially if you're on dialysis; antidiabetes medications; lithium; seizure medications (carbamazepine or primidone); warfarin; tetracycline antibiotics; antifungals; or trimethoprim.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with strong clinical evidence behind its ingredients' uses. Major medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
This is a B-vitamin supplement with brewer's yeast that may appeal to you if you're looking to address a specific B vitamin deficiency or try brewer's yeast for digestive support. However, because it contains brewer's yeast, you'll want to be especially careful if you take an MAOI antidepressant, or if you're on diabetes medications, blood thinners, seizure drugs, or tetracycline antibiotics.
Talk with your own doctor or pharmacist before starting it, especially if you take any regular medications.
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Assessment coverage: 4 of 4 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated May 28, 2019.
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 Brewer's Yeast 680 mg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Major |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 309046402701 |
| Net contents | 250 Tablet(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | May 28, 2019 |
| DSLD ID | 202034 |
| Product type | Other Combinations |
| Supplement form | Tablet Or Pill |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Dairy Free, Sugar Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Brewer's Yeast 680 mg by Major, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Riboflavin | 280 mcg | 16% |
| Thiamine | 600 mcg | 40% |
| Brewer's Yeast | 2720 mg | -- |
| Niacinamide | 960 mcg | 4% |
Other ingredients: Stearic Acid, Magnesium Stearate
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General
Re-Order No. 700255 M-140 Rev. 09/16 4209-250 Rev 1
General Statements
Potency guaranteed (10.5 gr) Promotes nutritional wellness
Made in the U.S.A.
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Formula
Contains gluten ingredients.
Brewer's Yeast has been popular for years with health-conscious individuals. Brewer's Yeast naturally contains trace amounts of essential B vitamins and amino acids.
680 mg of Brewer's Yeast is equivalent to 10.5 grains.
Precautions
Contains gluten ingredients.
As a reminder, discuss the supplements and medications you take with your health care providers. Warning: If you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medications or planning any medical procedure, consult your doctor before use.
Discontinue use and consult your doctor if any adverse reactions occur.
Keep out of reach of children.
Tamper resistant: Do not use if seal under cap is broken or missing.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: For adults, take four (4) tablets three times daily, preferably with meals.
FDA Disclaimer Statement
This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Formulation
Free of: Sugar, starch, sodium, soy, corn, wheat, dairy, egg, fragrance, artificial colors or flavors, preservatives.
Storage
Store at room temperature in a dry place.
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Brewer's Yeast 680 mg by Major label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Brewer's Yeast 680 mg by Major
These are the 4 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size4 Tablet(s) Dosage formTablet Or Pill Servings per container63 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.
Riboflavin
Interacts with20 drugs
Riboflavin (vitamin B2) is an essential nutrient your body needs to turn food into energy and to keep skin, eyes, and nerves healthy. It is generally...
Riboflavin monograph & interactionsThiamine
Interacts with3 drugs
Thiamine (vitamin B1) is an essential nutrient your body needs to turn food into energy and to keep your nerves and heart healthy. Most people get eno...
Thiamine monograph & interactionsBrewer's Yeast
Interacts with136 drugs
Brewer's yeast is a nutrient-rich fungus that provides B vitamins, protein, and minerals, and a related yeast product (S. boulardii) is used for some...
Brewer's Yeast monograph & interactionsNiacinamide
Interacts with124 drugs
Niacinamide (also called nicotinamide) is a form of vitamin B3 used in supplements and skin-care products. It is well established for preventing and t...
Niacinamide monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Stearic Acid, Magnesium Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Brewer's Yeast 680 mg by Major Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Brewer's Yeast 680 mg by Major contains four active ingredients, and together they interact with a substantial number of medications.
The most serious concern is brewer's yeast itself with monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) — a class of antidepressants — which carries a Major severity rating. Brewer's yeast contains tyramine, and combining it with MAOIs can trigger a dangerous spike in blood pressure (hypertensive crisis).
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Brewer's yeast also carries Moderate-severity interactions with antidiabetes drugs (it may lower blood sugar further), lithium (a mood stabilizer where some yeast products contain lithium itself), and antifungals (which may reduce brewer's yeast's effectiveness). Niacinamide, another ingredient here, has Moderate interactions with blood thinners and antiplatelet drugs — especially in people on dialysis — as well as with the seizure medications carbamazepine and primidone, and with warfarin, a common blood thinner.
Riboflavin carries a Moderate interaction with tetracycline antibiotics and may reduce their potency. Thiamine has a Minor interaction with trimethoprim, an antibiotic that may raise thiamine levels.
Altogether, these interactions span 282 individual medications. Please check your exact medications with the search tool on this page before starting this product.
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The ingredients in Brewer's Yeast 680 mg interact with 282 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
4 of the 4 ingredients in Brewer's Yeast 680 mg interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Brewer's Yeast Niacinamide Riboflavin Thiamine
AmphetamineAdensys XR-ODT, Adzenys ER, Dyanavel XR, Mydayis
How Amphetamine interacts with Brewer's Yeast 680 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Brewer's YeastMonoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (maois) Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking brewer's yeast with MAOIs might increase the risk of hypertension.
Read the full Brewer's Yeast + Amphetamine interactionIsocarboxazidMarplan
How Isocarboxazid interacts with Brewer's Yeast 680 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Brewer's YeastMonoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (maois) Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking brewer's yeast with MAOIs might increase the risk of hypertension.
Read the full Brewer's Yeast + Isocarboxazid interactionMoclobemideManerix, Moclobemide
How Moclobemide interacts with Brewer's Yeast 680 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Brewer's YeastMonoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (maois) Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking brewer's yeast with MAOIs might increase the risk of hypertension.
Read the full Brewer's Yeast + Moclobemide interactionOzanimod HydrochlorideZeposia
How Ozanimod Hydrochloride interacts with Brewer's Yeast 680 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Brewer's YeastMonoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (maois) Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking brewer's yeast with MAOIs might increase the risk of hypertension.
Read the full Brewer's Yeast + Ozanimod Hydrochloride interactionPhenelzine SulfateNardil
How Phenelzine Sulfate interacts with Brewer's Yeast 680 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Brewer's YeastMonoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (maois) Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking brewer's yeast with MAOIs might increase the risk of hypertension.
Read the full Brewer's Yeast + Phenelzine Sulfate interactionRasagilineAzilect
How Rasagiline interacts with Brewer's Yeast 680 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Brewer's YeastMonoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (maois) Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking brewer's yeast with MAOIs might increase the risk of hypertension.
Read the full Brewer's Yeast + Rasagiline interactionSafinamide MesylateXadago
How Safinamide Mesylate interacts with Brewer's Yeast 680 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Brewer's YeastMonoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (maois) Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking brewer's yeast with MAOIs might increase the risk of hypertension.
Read the full Brewer's Yeast + Safinamide Mesylate interactionSelegilineCarbex, Eldepryl, Emsam, Zelapar
How Selegiline interacts with Brewer's Yeast 680 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Brewer's YeastMonoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (maois) Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking brewer's yeast with MAOIs might increase the risk of hypertension.
Read the full Brewer's Yeast + Selegiline interactionTranylcypromineParnate
How Tranylcypromine interacts with Brewer's Yeast 680 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Brewer's YeastMonoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (maois) Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking brewer's yeast with MAOIs might increase the risk of hypertension.
Read the full Brewer's Yeast + Tranylcypromine interactionAbciximabReoPro
How Abciximab interacts with Brewer's Yeast 680 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
NiacinamideAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, niacinamide may have additive effects when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs, especially in patients on hemodialysis.
Read the full Niacinamide + Abciximab interactionAbrocitinibCibinqo
How Abrocitinib interacts with Brewer's Yeast 680 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
NiacinamideAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, niacinamide may have additive effects when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs, especially in patients on hemodialysis.
Read the full Niacinamide + Abrocitinib interactionAcarboseGlucobay, Prandase, Precose
How Acarbose interacts with Brewer's Yeast 680 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Brewer's YeastAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Taking brewer's yeast with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Brewer's Yeast + Acarbose interactionAcenocoumarolSintrom
How Acenocoumarol interacts with Brewer's Yeast 680 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
NiacinamideAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, niacinamide may have additive effects when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs, especially in patients on hemodialysis.
Read the full Niacinamide + Acenocoumarol interactionAcetaminophen, AspirinGemnisyn
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin interacts with Brewer's Yeast 680 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
NiacinamideAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, niacinamide may have additive effects when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs, especially in patients on hemodialysis.
Read the full Niacinamide + Acetaminophen, Aspirin interactionAcetaminophen, Aspirin, CaffeineExcedrin, Excedrin Extra Strength, Excedrin Migraine
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interacts with Brewer's Yeast 680 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
NiacinamideAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, niacinamide may have additive effects when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs, especially in patients on hemodialysis.
Read the full Niacinamide + Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interactionAcetaminophen, IbuprofenCombogesic
How Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen interacts with Brewer's Yeast 680 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
NiacinamideAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, niacinamide may have additive effects when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs, especially in patients on hemodialysis.
Read the full Niacinamide + Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen interactionAcetohexamideDymelor
How Acetohexamide interacts with Brewer's Yeast 680 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Brewer's YeastAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Taking brewer's yeast with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Brewer's Yeast + Acetohexamide interactionAcetylsalicylic AcidEntrophen
How Acetylsalicylic Acid interacts with Brewer's Yeast 680 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
NiacinamideAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, niacinamide may have additive effects when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs, especially in patients on hemodialysis.
Read the full Niacinamide + Acetylsalicylic Acid interactionAlbiglutideTanzeum
How Albiglutide interacts with Brewer's Yeast 680 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Brewer's YeastAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Taking brewer's yeast with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Brewer's Yeast + Albiglutide interactionAlogliptinNesina
How Alogliptin interacts with Brewer's Yeast 680 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Brewer's YeastAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Taking brewer's yeast with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Brewer's Yeast + Alogliptin interactionAlogliptin, MetforminKazano
How Alogliptin, Metformin interacts with Brewer's Yeast 680 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Brewer's YeastAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Taking brewer's yeast with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Brewer's Yeast + Alogliptin, Metformin interactionAlogliptin, PioglitazoneOseni
How Alogliptin, Pioglitazone interacts with Brewer's Yeast 680 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Brewer's YeastAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Taking brewer's yeast with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Brewer's Yeast + Alogliptin, Pioglitazone interactionAlteplase, TpaActilyse, Activase
How Alteplase, Tpa interacts with Brewer's Yeast 680 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
NiacinamideAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, niacinamide may have additive effects when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs, especially in patients on hemodialysis.
Read the full Niacinamide + Alteplase, Tpa interactionAluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium HydroxideAscriptin Codeine #2
How Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interacts with Brewer's Yeast 680 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
NiacinamideAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, niacinamide may have additive effects when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs, especially in patients on hemodialysis.
Read the full Niacinamide + Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionAluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium HydroxideAscriptin
How Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide interacts with Brewer's Yeast 680 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
NiacinamideAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, niacinamide may have additive effects when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs, especially in patients on hemodialysis.
Read the full Niacinamide + Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionAmphotericin, TetracyclineMysteclin-F
How Amphotericin, Tetracycline interacts with Brewer's Yeast 680 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
RiboflavinTetracycline Antibiotics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking riboflavin with tetracycline antibiotics may decrease the potency of these antibiotics.
Read the full Riboflavin + Amphotericin, Tetracycline interactionAnacaulase-bcdbNexoBrid
How Anacaulase-bcdb interacts with Brewer's Yeast 680 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
NiacinamideAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, niacinamide may have additive effects when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs, especially in patients on hemodialysis.
Read the full Niacinamide + Anacaulase-bcdb interactionAnagrelideAgrylin
How Anagrelide interacts with Brewer's Yeast 680 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
NiacinamideAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, niacinamide may have additive effects when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs, especially in patients on hemodialysis.
Read the full Niacinamide + Anagrelide interactionAnisindioneMiradon
How Anisindione interacts with Brewer's Yeast 680 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
NiacinamideAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, niacinamide may have additive effects when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs, especially in patients on hemodialysis.
Read the full Niacinamide + Anisindione interactionAntidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) InhibitorGlyxambi
How Antidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) Inhibitor interacts with Brewer's Yeast 680 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Brewer's YeastAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Taking brewer's yeast with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Brewer's Yeast + Antidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) Inhibitor interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Brewer's Yeast 680 mg 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.
Brewer's Yeast
Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (Maois)
Theoretically, taking brewer's yeast with MAOIs might increase the risk of hypertension.
Brewer's yeast contains tyramine. Taking brewer's yeast with MAOIs might increase the risk for hypertensive crisis.
Antidiabetes Drugs
Taking brewer's yeast with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Clinical research shows that taking chromium-containing brewer's yeast can decrease levels of blood glucose in diabetic patients being treated with antidiabetes drugs.
Lithium
Theoretically, taking brewer's yeast with lithium might cause additive effects and side effects.
Some brewer's yeast products contains lithium.
Antifungals
Theoretically, taking antifungals with some brewer's yeast products might decrease the effectiveness of brewer's yeast.
Some brewer's yeast products contain live yeast. Therefore, simultaneously taking antifungals might kill a significant number of the organisms.
Niacinamide
Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs
Theoretically, niacinamide may have additive effects when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs, especially in patients on hemodialysis.
Several cases of thrombocytopenia have been reported for hemodialysis patients treated with niacinamide 1 gram daily. Hemodialysis patients receiving niacinamide had almost a three-fold higher risk of developing thrombocytopenia when compared with those receiving placebo.
Carbamazepine (Tegretol)
Niacinamide might increase the levels and adverse effects of carbamazepine.
Plasma levels of carbamazepine were increased in two children given high-dose niacinamide, 60-80 mg/kg/day. This might be due to inhibition of the cytochrome P450 enzymes involved in carbamazepine metabolism. There is not enough data to determine the clinical significance of this interaction.
Primidone (Mysoline)
Niacinamide might increase the levels and adverse effects of primidone.
Case reports in children suggest niacinamide 60-100 mg/kg/day reduces hepatic metabolism of primidone to phenobarbital, and reduces the overall clearance rate of primidone; however, there is not enough data to determine the clinical significance of this potential interaction.
Warfarin (Coumadin)
There is limited evidence that niacinamide may increase the anticoagulant effects of warfarin.
In a case report, a patient on warfarin developed an elevated international normalized ratio (INR) of 8.4 after taking niacinamide 500 mg twice daily for 10 days. The patient's INR was previously stable, ranging between 2 and 3, with no other changes to current medications or diet reported. The elevated INR returned to the therapeutic range after receiving vitamin K and discontinuing niacinamide.
Riboflavin
Tetracycline Antibiotics
Theoretically, taking riboflavin with tetracycline antibiotics may decrease the potency of these antibiotics.
In vitro research suggests that riboflavin may inhibit the potency of tetracycline antibiotics. It is not clear if this effect is clinically significant, as this interaction has not been reported in humans.
Thiamine
Trimethoprim (Proloprim)
Trimethoprim might increase blood levels of thiamine.
In vitro, animal, and clinical research suggest that trimethoprim inhibits intestinal thiamine transporter ThTR-2, hepatic transporter OCT1, and renal transporters OCT2, MATE1, and MATE2, resulting in paradoxically increased thiamine plasma concentrations.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Brewer's Yeast 680 mg, from the product label.
Major
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- Major Pharmaceuticals
- Street Address
- 17177 N Laurel Park Drive, Suite 233
- City
- Livonia
- State
- MI
- ZipCode
- 48152
- Phone Number
- 1-888-860-5376
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The Full Monographs Behind Brewer's Yeast 680 mg’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Riboflavin
Interacts with 20 drugsRiboflavin (vitamin B2) is an essential nutrient your body needs to turn food into energy and to keep skin, eyes, and nerves healthy. It is generally very safe at typical doses, and the stro...
Read the full Riboflavin monograph → Herb & supplement monographThiamine
Interacts with 3 drugsThiamine (vitamin B1) is an essential nutrient your body needs to turn food into energy and to keep your nerves and heart healthy. Most people get enough from food, but supplements are clear...
Read the full Thiamine monograph → Herb & supplement monographBrewer's Yeast
Interacts with 136 drugsBrewer's yeast is a nutrient-rich fungus that provides B vitamins, protein, and minerals, and a related yeast product (S. boulardii) is used for some types of diarrhea. Most other health cla...
Read the full Brewer's Yeast monograph → Herb & supplement monographNiacinamide
Interacts with 124 drugsNiacinamide (also called nicotinamide) is a form of vitamin B3 used in supplements and skin-care products. It is well established for preventing and treating vitamin B3 deficiency, and there...
Read the full Niacinamide monograph →Sources & How We Checked
Brewer's Yeast 680 mg'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.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.
The 40 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.
Riboflavin 5 references
- Schoenen J, Jacquy J, Lenaerts M. Effectiveness of high-dose riboflavin in migraine prophylaxis. A randomized controlled trial. Neurology 1998;50:466-70. PubMed
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