Corydalis (Yanhusuo) 450 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by TerraVita Premium Collection
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Corydalis (Yanhusuo) 450 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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Corydalis (Yanhusuo) 450 mg is a dietary supplement by TerraVita Premium Collection with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for pain relief, menstrual cramps, headache.Based on those ingredients, 1,160 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Corydalis yanhusuo. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Corydalis (Yanhusuo) 450 mg by TerraVita Premium Collection
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What’s inside
Full disclosure
Corydalis yanhusuo by TerraVita Premium Collection contains one active ingredient: Corydalis yanhusuo, a root traditionally used in Asian herbal practice. Each capsule holds 450 mg.
The product also contains gelatin and water as inactive ingredients (capsule material and carrier).
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The evidence for Corydalis yanhusuo isn't established in the data we hold. The product is marketed for headache, constipation, depression, indigestion, and Helicobacter pylori infection, but we have insufficient reliable evidence to rate it for any of these uses.
Its long traditional history is noted, but human safety and efficacy data remain limited.
How safe is it?
Some data gaps
Corydalis yanhusuo should be avoided during pregnancy and while breastfeeding — safety information is not adequate and the risks are not yet understood. The product has a long history of traditional use, but human safety data are limited, and quality varies across products.
We have no trial adverse effects on file, though that doesn't mean none occur.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before taking this product, check your exact medications against our tool below if you take blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs (Moderate), blood pressure medications, sedating medications, diabetes drugs, or metformin, or drugs metabolized by the liver enzymes CYP2D6, CYP2C9, or CYP3A4 (all Moderate). All of these can interact with berberine in Corydalis yanhusuo.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and some safety-information gaps remain.
Corydalis yanhusuo is a single-ingredient traditional herbal product with notable interactions across many medications, especially blood thinners, blood pressure drugs, sedating medications, and diabetes drugs. If you take any prescription medication — or if you're pregnant or breastfeeding — talk with your pharmacist or doctor before starting it.
The evidence for what it does isn't well established yet.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Feb 21, 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 Corydalis (Yanhusuo) 450 mg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | TerraVita Premium Collection |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 064435115586 |
| Net contents | 100 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Feb 21, 2023 |
| DSLD ID | 286544 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years) |
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FDA Statement of Identity
A Dietary Supplement
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions Take 1 capsule, 3 times daily, with meals.
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Corydalis (Yanhusuo) 450 mg by TerraVita Premium Collection
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Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container100 Amounts shown are per serving.
Corydalis yanhusuo
Interacts with1,160 drugs
Corydalis yanhusuo is a traditional Chinese herb used mainly for pain. Some early laboratory and animal research suggests its compounds may affect pai...
Corydalis yanhusuo monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin, Water. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Corydalis (Yanhusuo) 450 mg by TerraVita Premium Collection Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Corydalis yanhusuo by TerraVita Premium Collection has documented interactions with a number of medication types.
The most serious concern is with blood thinners and antiplatelet drugs (medications that prevent blood clots) — the ingredient berberine in Corydalis may inhibit platelet aggregation, which could increase your bleeding risk if you're already on these drugs.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Corydalis also interacts with sedating medications (CNS depressants), blood pressure drugs, and diabetes medications. It contains berberine, which animal research suggests has sedative and blood-pressure-lowering effects; taken together with your own medications, these effects could add up.
Berberine may also lower blood sugar, raising the risk of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) if you take diabetes drugs. Additionally, berberine can inhibit three major liver enzymes — CYP2D6, CYP2C9, and CYP3A4 — which means it may slow how your body clears many common medications and allow them to build up to higher levels.
There's also a specific interaction with metformin (Glucophage), a common diabetes medication: berberine may increase metformin's levels and side effects.
Altogether, these interactions span 1,161 individual medications. Before you start Corydalis, run your exact medications through the checker on this page.
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The ingredients in Corydalis (Yanhusuo) 450 mg interact with 1,160 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in Corydalis (Yanhusuo) 450 mg interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Corydalis yanhusuo
Ado-trastuzumab EmtansineKadcyla
How Ado-trastuzumab Emtansine interacts with Corydalis (Yanhusuo) 450 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Corydalis YanhusuoCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, Corydalis yanhusuo might increase serum levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Corydalis Yanhusuo + Ado-trastuzumab Emtansine interactionAbciximabReoPro
How Abciximab interacts with Corydalis (Yanhusuo) 450 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Corydalis YanhusuoAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, Corydalis yanhusuo might increase the risk of bleeding when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Corydalis Yanhusuo + Abciximab interactionAbemaciclibVerzenio
How Abemaciclib interacts with Corydalis (Yanhusuo) 450 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Corydalis YanhusuoCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, Corydalis yanhusuo might increase serum levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Corydalis Yanhusuo + Abemaciclib interactionAbiraterone
How Abiraterone interacts with Corydalis (Yanhusuo) 450 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Corydalis YanhusuoCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, Corydalis yanhusuo might increase serum levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Corydalis Yanhusuo + Abiraterone interactionAbiraterone AcetateYonsa, Zytiga
How Abiraterone Acetate interacts with Corydalis (Yanhusuo) 450 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Corydalis YanhusuoCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, Corydalis yanhusuo might increase serum levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Corydalis Yanhusuo + Abiraterone Acetate interactionAbrocitinibCibinqo
How Abrocitinib interacts with Corydalis (Yanhusuo) 450 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Corydalis YanhusuoAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs, Cytochrome P450 2c9 (cyp2c9) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, Corydalis yanhusuo might increase the risk of bleeding when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Corydalis Yanhusuo + Abrocitinib interactionAcalabrutinibCalquence
How Acalabrutinib interacts with Corydalis (Yanhusuo) 450 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Corydalis YanhusuoCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, Corydalis yanhusuo might increase serum levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Corydalis Yanhusuo + Acalabrutinib interactionAcarboseGlucobay, Prandase, Precose
How Acarbose interacts with Corydalis (Yanhusuo) 450 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Corydalis YanhusuoAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, Corydalis yanhusuo may increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Corydalis Yanhusuo + Acarbose interactionAcebutololRhotral, Sectral
How Acebutolol interacts with Corydalis (Yanhusuo) 450 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Corydalis YanhusuoAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, Corydalis yanhusuo might have additive effects with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Corydalis Yanhusuo + Acebutolol interactionAcenocoumarolSintrom
How Acenocoumarol interacts with Corydalis (Yanhusuo) 450 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Corydalis YanhusuoAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, Corydalis yanhusuo might increase the risk of bleeding when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Corydalis Yanhusuo + Acenocoumarol interactionAcepromazineAtravet
How Acepromazine interacts with Corydalis (Yanhusuo) 450 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Corydalis YanhusuoCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, Corydalis yanhusuo might increase the sedative effects of CNS depressants.
Read the full Corydalis Yanhusuo + Acepromazine interactionAcetaminophen, AspirinGemnisyn
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin interacts with Corydalis (Yanhusuo) 450 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Corydalis YanhusuoAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, Corydalis yanhusuo might increase the risk of bleeding when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Corydalis Yanhusuo + Acetaminophen, Aspirin interactionAcetaminophen, Aspirin, CaffeineExcedrin, Excedrin Extra Strength, Excedrin Migraine
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interacts with Corydalis (Yanhusuo) 450 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Corydalis YanhusuoAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, Corydalis yanhusuo might increase the risk of bleeding when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Corydalis Yanhusuo + Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, CaffeineEsgic, Esgic Plus, Fiogesic, Fioricet, Repan, Tecnal +1 more
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine interacts with Corydalis (Yanhusuo) 450 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Corydalis YanhusuoCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, Corydalis yanhusuo might increase serum levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Corydalis Yanhusuo + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, CodeineEsgic with Codeine, Fioricet w/ Codeine
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine interacts with Corydalis (Yanhusuo) 450 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Corydalis YanhusuoCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cns Depressants +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, Corydalis yanhusuo might increase serum levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Corydalis Yanhusuo + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, CodeineBancap w/ Codeine
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine interacts with Corydalis (Yanhusuo) 450 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Corydalis YanhusuoCytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates, Cns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, Corydalis yanhusuo might increase serum levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2D6.
Read the full Corydalis Yanhusuo + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine PhosphatePhrenilin #3
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine Phosphate interacts with Corydalis (Yanhusuo) 450 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Corydalis YanhusuoCns Depressants, Cytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, Corydalis yanhusuo might increase the sedative effects of CNS depressants.
Read the full Corydalis Yanhusuo + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine Phosphate interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, PhenylephrineHycomine Compound
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, Phenylephrine interacts with Corydalis (Yanhusuo) 450 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Corydalis YanhusuoCns Depressants, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, Corydalis yanhusuo might increase the sedative effects of CNS depressants.
Read the full Corydalis Yanhusuo + 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 Corydalis (Yanhusuo) 450 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Corydalis YanhusuoCytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates, Cns Depressants +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, Corydalis yanhusuo might increase serum levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2D6.
Read the full Corydalis Yanhusuo + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, SalicylamideCodalan No.1, Codalan No.2, Codalan No.3
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, Salicylamide interacts with Corydalis (Yanhusuo) 450 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Corydalis YanhusuoCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, Corydalis yanhusuo might increase serum levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Corydalis Yanhusuo + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, Salicylamide interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, DihydrocodeineDHC Plus, Panlor DC, Panlor SS
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine interacts with Corydalis (Yanhusuo) 450 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Corydalis YanhusuoCns Depressants, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, Corydalis yanhusuo might increase the sedative effects of CNS depressants.
Read the full Corydalis Yanhusuo + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, IsomethepteneMigralam
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Isometheptene interacts with Corydalis (Yanhusuo) 450 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Corydalis YanhusuoCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, Corydalis yanhusuo might increase serum levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Corydalis Yanhusuo + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Isometheptene interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, PyrilamineMidol Max Strength Menstrual
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Pyrilamine interacts with Corydalis (Yanhusuo) 450 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Corydalis YanhusuoCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, Corydalis yanhusuo might increase serum levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Corydalis Yanhusuo + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Pyrilamine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan HbrVicks Formula 44M Cough, Cold & Flu Relief
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan Hbr interacts with Corydalis (Yanhusuo) 450 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Corydalis YanhusuoDextromethorphan (robitussin Dm, Others), Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, Corydalis yanhusuo may increase serum levels of dextromethorphan.
Read the full Corydalis Yanhusuo + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan Hbr interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, PhenylephrineColrex
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, Phenylephrine interacts with Corydalis (Yanhusuo) 450 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Corydalis YanhusuoCytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates, Cns Depressants +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, Corydalis yanhusuo might increase serum levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2D6.
Read the full Corydalis Yanhusuo + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, Phenylephrine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, DextromethorphanCoricidin II Extra Strength Cold and Flu
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan interacts with Corydalis (Yanhusuo) 450 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Corydalis YanhusuoCytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates, Dextromethorphan (robitussin Dm, Others) +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, Corydalis yanhusuo might increase serum levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2D6.
Read the full Corydalis Yanhusuo + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan HydrobromideCoricidin HBP Maximum Strength Flu
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide interacts with Corydalis (Yanhusuo) 450 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Corydalis YanhusuoCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, Corydalis yanhusuo might increase serum levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Corydalis Yanhusuo + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, PhenylpropanolamineMulti Symptom Cold Relief
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with Corydalis (Yanhusuo) 450 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Corydalis YanhusuoCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, Corydalis yanhusuo might increase serum levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Corydalis Yanhusuo + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Phenylpropanolamine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, PseudoephedrineChildren's Tylenol Cold Plus Cough, Tylenol Cold Ex Strength
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Pseudoephedrine interacts with Corydalis (Yanhusuo) 450 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Corydalis YanhusuoDextromethorphan (robitussin Dm, Others), Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, Corydalis yanhusuo may increase serum levels of dextromethorphan.
Read the full Corydalis Yanhusuo + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Pseudoephedrine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine, SalicylamideRhinogesic GG
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine, Salicylamide interacts with Corydalis (Yanhusuo) 450 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Corydalis YanhusuoCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, Corydalis yanhusuo might increase serum levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Corydalis Yanhusuo + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine, Salicylamide interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Corydalis (Yanhusuo) 450 mg 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.
Corydalis yanhusuo
Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs
Theoretically, Corydalis yanhusuo might increase the risk of bleeding when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Corydalis yanhusuo contains berberine. In vitro and in vivo research suggest that berberine can inhibit platelet aggregation. Theoretically, Corydalis yanhusuo might also inhibit platelet aggregation.
Antidiabetes Drugs
Theoretically, Corydalis yanhusuo may increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Corydalis yanhusuo contains berberine. Clinical research shows that berberine may lower blood glucose levels. Theoretically, Corydalis yanhusuo might also lower blood glucose levels.
Antihypertensive Drugs
Theoretically, Corydalis yanhusuo might have additive effects with antihypertensive drugs.
Corydalis yanhusuo contains berberine. Animal research suggests that berberine can have hypotensive effects. Also, a clinical study suggests that taking berberine in combination with amlodipine can lower systolic and diastolic blood pressure when compared with amlodipine alone. Theoretically, Corydalis yanhusuo might also reduce blood pressure.
Cns Depressants
Theoretically, Corydalis yanhusuo might increase the sedative effects of CNS depressants.
Corydalis yanhusuo contains berberine. Animal research suggests that berberine may have sedative effects. Theoretically, Corydalis yanhusuo might also have CNS depressants effects.
Cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune)
Theoretically, Corydalis yanhusuo might increase blood levels of cyclosporine.
Corydalis yanhusuo contains berberine. Preliminary clinical research shows that berberine can reduce metabolism of cyclosporine and increase serum levels, likely through inhibition of cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4), which metabolizes cyclosporine. Theoretically, Corydalis yanhusuo might also reduce the metabolism of cyclosporine.
Cytochrome P450 2C9 (Cyp2C9) Substrates
Theoretically, Corydalis yanhusuo might increase serum levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2C9.
Corydalis yanhusuo contains berberine. Preliminary clinical research shows that berberine can inhibit CYP2C9. Theoretically, Corydalis yanhusuo might also inhibit CYP2C9.
Cytochrome P450 2D6 (Cyp2D6) Substrates
Theoretically, Corydalis yanhusuo might increase serum levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2D6.
Corydalis yanhusuo contains berberine. In vitro research and preliminary clinical evidence show that berberine can inhibit CYP2D6. Theoretically, Corydalis yanhusuo might also inhibit CYP2D6.
Cytochrome P450 3A4 (Cyp3A4) Substrates
Theoretically, Corydalis yanhusuo might increase serum levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Corydalis yanhusuo contains berberine. In vitro research and preliminary clinical research show that berberine moderately inhibits CYP3A4. Theoretically, Corydalis yanhusuo might also inhibit CYP3A4.
Dextromethorphan (Robitussin Dm, Others)
Theoretically, Corydalis yanhusuo may increase serum levels of dextromethorphan.
Corydalis yanhusuo contains berberine. Preliminary clinical research shows that berberine can inhibit cytochrome P450 2D6 (CYP2D6) activity and reduce the metabolism of dextromethorphan. Theoretically, Corydalis yanhusuo may also inhibit the metabolism of dextromethorphan.
Losartan (Cozaar)
Theoretically, Corydalis yanhusuo might reduce the therapeutic effects of losartan by decreasing its conversion to its active form.
Corydalis yanhusuo contains berberine. Preliminary clinical research suggests that berberine can inhibit cytochrome P450 2C9 (CYP2C9) activity and reduce metabolism of losartan. Theoretically, Corydalis yanhusuo might also inhibit the metabolism of losartan.
Metformin (Glucophage)
Theoretically, Corydalis yanhusuo might increase the therapeutic and adverse effects of metformin.
Corydalis yanhusuo contains berberine. In vitro and animal studies show that berberine can increase the systemic exposure and half-life of metformin, potentially increasing metformin's effects and side effects. This interaction seems to be most apparent when berberine is administered 2 hours prior to metformin. Taking berberine and metformin at the same time does not appear to increase systemic exposure to metformin. It is unclear if Corydalis yanhusuo might have this same effect.
Midazolam (Versed)
Theoretically, Corydalis yanhusuo might reduce metabolism of midazolam, which might increase the risk of severe adverse effects.
Corydalis yanhusuo contains berberine. Preliminary clinical research shows that berberine can inhibit cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) activity and reduce metabolism of midazolam. Theoretically, Corydalis yanhusuo might also inhibit the metabolism of midazolam.
Pentobarbital (Nembutal)
Theoretically, Corydalis yanhusuo might increase the sedative effect of pentobarbital.
Corydalis yanhusuo contains berberine. Animal research shows that berberine can prolong pentobarbital-induced sleeping time. Theoretically, Corydalis yanhusuo might increase the sedative effects of pentobarbital.
Tacrolimus (Prograf)
Theoretically, Corydalis yanhusuo might increase blood levels of tacrolimus.
Corydalis yanhusuo contains berberine. In a 16-year-old patient with idiopathic nephrotic syndrome who was being treated with tacrolimus 6.5 mg twice daily, intake of berberine 200 mg three times daily increased the blood concentration of tacrolimus from 8 to 22 ng/mL. Following a reduction of the tacrolimus dose to 3 mg daily, blood levels of tacrolimus decreased to 12 ng/mL. It is unclear if Corydalis yanhusuo might have this same effect.
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The 21 references behind this product’s interaction data
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Corydalis Yanhusuo 21 references
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