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Cat's Claw & Devil's Claw Vanilla Flavor Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by TerraVita

Liquid Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Cat's Claw & Devil's Claw Vanilla Flavor is a dietary supplement by TerraVita with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, inflammation, immune support.Based on those ingredients, 1,076 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Cat's Claw & Devil's Claw Glycerite Liquid Extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Cat's Claw & Devil's Claw Vanilla Flavor by TerraVita

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.

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What’s inside

Low disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Low

Most active ingredients don't disclose an individual amount — you can't tell how much of each you're getting.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 0 of its 2 active ingredients.
  • “Cat's Claw & Devil's Claw Glycerite Liquid Extract” is listed as a grouped ingredient — the label gives one combined amount (0.13 mL) without saying how much of each component you get.

This liquid contains 2 active herbal ingredients: Devil's Claw Glycerite Liquid Extract and Cat's Claw Glycerite Liquid Extract. The product also includes glycerin and vanilla flavor as inactive ingredients.

Both Devil's Claw and Cat's Claw are plant extracts traditionally used to address inflammation and pain—Devil's Claw for back pain and osteoarthritis, Cat's Claw for a broader range of conditions from joint health to immune support.

Does it work?

Moderate evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed

This product doesn't appear to be marketed for a specific use, so we graded its ingredients' overall clinical evidence instead.

Moderate

Some clinical evidence supports its ingredients for:

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.
  • Since the label doesn't commit to one use, we graded the ingredients' overall clinical evidence instead.
  • On file: Back pain — rated "Possibly Effective" (Devil's Claw) (Natural Medicines).
  • On file: Osteoarthritis — rated "Possibly Effective" (Devil's Claw) (Natural Medicines).

Devil's Claw is possibly effective for back pain and osteoarthritis based on available evidence, though the strength of that evidence is limited. For atherosclerosis, there isn't enough reliable evidence to rate it.

Cat's Claw's effectiveness is less established: the evidence for hay fever, Alzheimer disease, asthma, osteoporosis, cancer, and chronic fatigue syndrome is insufficient to rate. If you're considering this product for a specific condition, it's worth discussing what the research actually supports with your pharmacist.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Cat's Claw Devil's Claw

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 2 of the 2 matched ingredients.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 2 of 2.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 2 of 2.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Both ingredients are generally well tolerated for short-term use in healthy adults, but digestive upset is common—Devil's Claw in particular has been linked to diarrhea, indigestion, and allergic skin reactions in some trial participants, with 9% to 18% reporting gastrointestinal complaints in certain studies. Rarely, gastrointestinal bleeding has been reported.

Cat's Claw has been associated with headache, fatigue, insomnia, and neuropathy in one clinical trial, though those patients had advanced cancer and it's unclear whether the herb was responsible. Avoid this product during pregnancy: Devil's Claw may affect the uterus, and Cat's Claw has a history of use as an abortifacient.

Both should be avoided while breastfeeding due to insufficient safety information.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Cat's Claw Devil's Claw

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 2 of the 2 matched ingredients can interact with medications — Cat's Claw, Devil's Claw.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs; immunosuppressants / transplant drugs.
  • For scale: 1,077 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Before starting this product, have your pharmacist check any blood thinners (warfarin especially) or antiplatelet drugs you take—Cat's Claw and Devil's Claw both affect bleeding risk. If you're on blood pressure medications or calcium channel blockers, ask about Cat's Claw's blood-pressure-lowering potential.

Devil's Claw may interfere with stomach acid blockers (H2-blockers or PPIs), and both ingredients affect liver enzymes that process many common medications. If you take Paxlovid, immunosuppressants, or drugs metabolized by CYP2C19, CYP2C9, or CYP3A4, a medication check is essential.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with some supporting evidence behind its ingredients' uses. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

This product pairs two herbal anti-inflammatories with solid traditional use for pain and joint health, though the evidence for Cat's Claw is thinner. If you take blood pressure medications, blood thinners, stomach acid blockers, immune-suppressing drugs, or Paxlovid, you'll need to check your exact prescriptions against our interaction tool first.

Pregnant or breastfeeding people should skip it. Talk to your pharmacist if you're on any regular medications.

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Assessment coverage: 2 of 2 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Dec 13, 2022.

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

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Cat's Claw & Devil's Claw Vanilla Flavor, straight from the product label.

Brand TerraVita
Barcode (UPC) 064435222291
Net contents 1 Fluid Ounce(s); 30 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Dec 13, 2022
DSLD ID 281804
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Cat's Claw & Devil's Claw Vanilla Flavor by TerraVita, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
25 Drop(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
40 Drop(s)
Servings per container
227
UPC/BARCODE
064435222291
IngredientAmount% DV
Devil's Claw Glycerite Liquid Extract0 NP--
Cat's Claw & Devil's Claw Glycerite Liquid Extract0.13 mL--
Cat's Claw Glycerite Liquid Extract0 NP--

Other ingredients: Glycerin, Vanilla flavor

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Label statements
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Brand IP Statement(s)

Copyright 2018 TerraVita - Distributed by ZooScape LLC, All Rights Reserved.

Formula

Glycerite liquid extract (1:5) Vanilla flavored

Formulation

Alcohol free

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: Take 25-40 drops of extract in a small amount of warm water 3-4 times daily. Shake well before using.

Precautions

Keep away from children.

Do not use if safety seal around cap is broken or missing.

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Cat's Claw & Devil's Claw Vanilla Flavor by TerraVita label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Cat's Claw & Devil's Claw Vanilla Flavor by TerraVita

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size25 Drop(s) Dosage formLiquid Servings per container227 Amounts shown are per serving.

0.13 mL per serving

Cat's claw is a South American vine traditionally used for inflammation, joint pain, and immune support. Some small studies hint it may help with arth...

Cat's Claw & Devil's Claw Glycerite Liquid Extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Glycerin, Vanilla flavor. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Cat's Claw & Devil's Claw Vanilla Flavor by TerraVita Drug Interactions

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1,076Drugs
1,016 Moderate 60 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Cat's Claw & Devil's Claw Vanilla Flavor with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Cat's Claw & Devil's Claw Glycerite Liquid Extract6 drug types · 962 drugs

Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs

Theoretically, cat's claw may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Cat's claw contains rhynchophylline and isorhynchophylline. Animal research suggests that these alkaloids can inhibit platelet aggregation. This interaction has not been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Antihypertensive Drugs

Theoretically, taking cat's claw with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Cat's claw contains rhynchophylline. In vitro and animal research suggests that rhynchophylline can lower blood pressure. This interaction has not been reported in humans.

Likelihood Probable Evidence D
Calcium Channel Blockers

Theoretically, taking cat's claw with calcium channel blockers might increase the risk of hypotension.
Cat's claw contains various alkaloids, including rhynchophylline, isorhynchophylline, corynoxeine, and isocorynoxiene. Animal research suggests that these alkaloids can lower blood pressure by acting as calcium channel blockers. This interaction has not been reported in humans.

Likelihood Probable Evidence D
Cytochrome P450 3A4 (Cyp3A4) Substrates

Theoretically, cat's claw might increase or decrease the levels and effects of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Cat's claw may affect the clearance of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4. In vitro research shows that cat's claw can inhibit CYP3A4 enzymes. In one case report, a patient taking cat's claw (at an unspecified dose) experienced increased serum levels of atazanavir, ritonavir, and saquinavir, all of which are CYP3A4 substrates. Levels returned to normal 15 days after discontinuation of the cat's claw supplement, suggesting inhibition of CYP3A4 by cat's claw. In contrast, animal research suggests that rhynchophylline, an alkaloid contained in cat's claw, induces CYP3A expression and accelerates the metabolism of nirmatrelvir, the active component in the nirmatrelvir/ritonavir combination product.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Immunosuppressants

Theoretically, cat's claw might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
In human and laboratory research, cat's claw has been shown to have immunostimulating activity. It stimulates phagocytosis and increases respiratory cellular activity and the mobility of leukocytes. Theoretically, this could interfere with the activity of immunosuppressant medications.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavir (Paxlovid)

Theoretically, cat's claw may decrease the levels of nirmatrelvir.
Cat's claw contains rhynchophylline. Animal research suggests that this alkaloid induces CYP3A expression, thereby accelerating the metabolism of nirmatrelvir, the active component in the nirmatrelvir/ritonavir combination product. This interaction has not been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Cat's Claw & Devil's Claw Vanilla Flavor, from the product label.

TerraVita

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Name
ZooScape LLC
Phone Number
844-449-0444
Web Address
www.ZooScape.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Cat's Claw & Devil's Claw Vanilla Flavor by TerraVita: Common Questions

Does Cat's Claw & Devil's Claw Vanilla Flavor by TerraVita interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Cat's Claw & Devil's Claw Vanilla Flavor has a known interaction with 1,076 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Cat's Claw & Devil's Claw Vanilla Flavor contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Is this safe if I'm pregnant or nursing?
No. Devil's Claw may affect the uterus and Cat's Claw has historical use as an abortifacient—both are rated possibly unsafe in pregnancy. Neither has enough safety data for breastfeeding. Skip this product if you're pregnant or nursing, and talk with your doctor about safer alternatives.
What are the most common side effects?
Digestive upset is the main concern: diarrhea, indigestion, and stomach discomfort occur in a small number of users, especially at higher doses. Allergic skin reactions, headache, and loss of taste have been reported. Rarely, gastrointestinal bleeding has occurred.
Does Devil's Claw actually work for back pain?
Devil's Claw is possibly effective for back pain and osteoarthritis, meaning there's some evidence it helps, but the evidence isn't strong or complete. It may be worth trying if other options aren't working, but chat with your pharmacist about realistic expectations.
How long can I safely take this?
The safety data focuses on short-term use in healthy adults. Long-term safety for Cat's Claw isn't well studied, so this isn't meant to be a daily supplement indefinitely. Use it for the shortest time that makes sense for your situation, then check in with your pharmacist.
Can I take this with my blood pressure medication?
Cat's Claw may lower blood pressure on its own, so combining it with blood pressure medications or calcium channel blockers could increase the risk of blood pressure dropping too low. You'll need to run this through the medication checker on this page with your exact drugs listed.
Is there any evidence Cat's Claw helps with the conditions listed on the bottle?
The data we have rates Cat's Claw as insufficient evidence for hay fever, Alzheimer disease, asthma, osteoporosis, cancer, and chronic fatigue syndrome. That means there isn't enough reliable research to say whether it works for those uses. Devil's Claw has stronger evidence for back pain and joint pain.

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Sources & How We Checked

Cat's Claw & Devil's Claw Vanilla Flavor'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.

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The 34 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.

Devil's Claw 18 references
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Cat's Claw 16 references
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