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Dietary supplement

DopaTrax Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by VitaMonk

Capsule Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Major
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Major

DopaTrax is a dietary supplement by VitaMonk with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for parkinson's disease symptoms, male fertility and libido, mood and stress support.Based on those ingredients, 193 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated major. The ingredients most likely to interact are Mucuna pruriens extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of DopaTrax by VitaMonk

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

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

DopaTrax contains one active ingredient: Mucuna pruriens extract, a plant source of levodopa (L-dopa), a compound that mimics the neurotransmitter dopamine in the brain. The capsule also contains inactive ingredients — vegetable cellulose, white rice flour, and rice extract — which help deliver and stabilize the active ingredient.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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Not assessable

This is a single-ingredient Cowhage product and its label doesn't state a use — see Cowhage's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.

The product facts we hold show insufficient reliable evidence to rate this ingredient for any of its proposed uses — anxiety, skin redness, high prolactin levels, muscle pain, Parkinson disease, or rheumatoid arthritis. That doesn't mean it doesn't work; it means the research currently on file isn't strong enough to make a claim either way.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Cowhage

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 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Oral adverse effects to cowhage are generally rare, but a complete safety assessment hasn't been done. The most commonly reported side effects are diarrhea, flatulence, and mouth irritation; some people also report nausea, stomach bloating, vomiting, dry mouth, headache, and insomnia (about 3 percent in one clinical study).

Because the product contains L-dopa, a potent drug-like compound, it should be used carefully and under professional guidance. Don't take this during pregnancy — the safety data advises against it because of L-dopa's dopamine effects and insufficient safety information.

Also avoid it while breastfeeding, since L-dopa can lower prolactin and reduce milk supply.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Cowhage

Meds to double-check

Major interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Major identified

At least one ingredient has a documented Major-severity interaction. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Cowhage.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Major.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: diabetes medications; Parkinson's medications.
  • For scale: 193 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 you start, double-check this product with your doctor or pharmacist if you take monoamine oxidase inhibitors (including selegiline for Parkinson's — though selegiline is a lower-risk exception), methyldopa for blood pressure, levodopa for Parkinson's, diabetes medications, antipsychotics, tricyclic antidepressants, guanethidine for blood pressure, or if you're scheduled for surgery with certain anesthetics.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Major medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

If you're considering DopaTrax, first check every prescription and supplement you take with your doctor or pharmacist — this product carries Major-severity interactions with several common medications, especially blood pressure drugs and older antidepressants. The evidence for what it claims to do isn't established in the data we hold.

If you're pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding, skip this product. Talk with your own healthcare provider about whether it's right for you and what to watch for.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Feb 25, 2021.

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 DopaTrax, straight from the product label.

Brand VitaMonk
Barcode (UPC) B01N6E3WFU
Net contents 120 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Feb 25, 2021
DSLD ID 242110
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for DopaTrax by VitaMonk, 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:
2 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
2 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
60
UPC/BARCODE
B01N6E3WFU
IngredientAmount% DV
Mucuna pruriens extract750 mg--

Other ingredients: Vegetable Cellulose, White Rice Flour, Rice extract

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions & Recommended Use: As a dietary supplement, take 2 capsules 1-2 times daily or as directed by your healthcare practitioner.

Precautions

Warning: Individuals suffering from narrow-eye glaucoma, using pharmaceutical MAO inhibitors, and those who have a history of melanoma or suspicious and undiagnosed skin lesions should use this supplement with caution. Do not exceed recommended dose.

Pregnant or nursing mothers, children under 18 and individuals with known medical conditions should consult a physician before using this dietary supplement.

Pregnant or nursing mothers, children under 18 and individuals with known medical conditions should consult a physician before using this dietary supplement.

Discontinue use and consult your physician if any adverse reactions occur.

Keep out of reach of children.

Do not use if safety seal is damaged or missing.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Seals/Symbols

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Formula

Premium Mucuna pruriens extract

Formulation

Supports healthy dopamine levels Supports healthy hormone levels

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

General Statements

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DopaTrax by VitaMonk label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in DopaTrax by VitaMonk

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

Serving size2 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container60 Amounts shown are per serving.

Mucuna pruriens extract

Interacts with
193 drugs
750 mg per serving Form: L-Dopa

Cowhage (Mucuna pruriens) is a tropical legume best known as a natural source of L-dopa, the compound the body turns into dopamine. It is most studied...

Mucuna pruriens extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Vegetable Cellulose, White Rice Flour, Rice extract. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

DopaTrax by VitaMonk Drug Interactions

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193Drugs
17 Major 176 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in DopaTrax 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.

Mucuna pruriens extract8 drug types · 193 drugs

Levodopa

Concomitant use can increase the risk of levodopa-related adverse effects.
Cowhage contains levodopa. Some cowhage products have been standardized to contain 75-400 mg of levodopa per dose.

Likelihood Likely Evidence D
Methyldopa (Aldomet)

Theoretically, concomitant use of cowhage and methyldopa might increase the risk of hypotension.
Cowhage contains levodopa. Use of levodopa with methyldopa might cause additive hypotension. In addition, methyldopa may inhibit peripheral decarboxylation of levodopa and increase levodopa levels in the central nervous system; avoid using.

Likelihood Probable Evidence D
Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (Maois)

Theoretically, concomitant use of cowhage and non-selective MAOIs might increase the risk of hypertensive crisis.
Cowhage contains levodopa. Use of levodopa with non-selective MAOIs might cause hypertensive crisis. However, this interaction has not been reported with MAO-B selective inhibitors such as selegiline.

Likelihood Probable Evidence D
Anesthesia

Theoretically, concomitant use of cowhage and anesthesia might increase the risk of arrhythmias.
Cowhage contains levodopa. Use of levodopa with cyclopropane or halogenated hydrocarbon anesthesia has led to arrhythmias. Other anesthetics have not been implicated. Use other anesthetics in patients taking cowhage or tell patients to stop taking cowhage at least 2 weeks before surgery.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, concomitant use of cowhage and antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Animal research shows that cowhage might have hypoglycemic effects.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Antipsychotic Drugs

Theoretically, use of cowhage might decrease the clinical effects of antipsychotic drugs.
Cowhage contains levodopa. Use of levodopa might counteract the antidopaminergic effects of antipsychotic medications.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Guanethidine (Ismelin)

Theoretically, concomitant use of cowhage and guanethidine might increase the risk of hypotension.
Cowhage contains levodopa. Use of levodopa with guanethidine might cause additive hypotension; avoid using.

Likelihood Probable Evidence D
Tricyclic Antidepressants (Tcas)

Theoretically, use of TCAs might reduce the levels and clinical effects of cowhage.
Cowhage contains levodopa. Use of TCAs might reduce the absorption of levodopa. Some case reports describe patients that developed hypertension and dyskinesia when taking both levodopa and TCAs.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for DopaTrax, from the product label.

VitaMonk

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Name
VitaMonk
Street Address
2637 E Atlantic Blvd #24351
City
Pompano Beach
State
FL
ZipCode
33062
Web Address
VitaMonk.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

DopaTrax by VitaMonk: Common Questions

Does DopaTrax by VitaMonk interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, DopaTrax has a known interaction with 193 medications, including 17 rated major. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
DopaTrax 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.
What is Mucuna pruriens and what does it do?
Mucuna pruriens, also called cowhage, is a plant that naturally contains levodopa (L-dopa), a compound that acts like dopamine in the brain. It's been used in traditional medicine for various conditions, though the evidence supporting its effectiveness for specific uses isn't established in the data we hold.
What are the most common side effects?
Diarrhea, flatulence, and mouth irritation are most common. Some people report nausea, stomach bloating, vomiting, dry mouth, headache, and insomnia — about 3 percent experienced insomnia in one clinical study. Serious side effects are rare, but a thorough safety evaluation hasn't been completed.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
No. The safety data advises against use during pregnancy because of L-dopa's effects on dopamine and lack of safety information. Avoid it while breastfeeding too — L-dopa can lower prolactin and reduce milk supply.
Is this safe to take with my blood pressure medication?
That depends on which one you take. Methyldopa and guanethidine are contraindicated (should not be combined) because this product can cause dangerous drops in blood pressure. Check your exact medication with your doctor or pharmacist before starting.
Will this work for anxiety or Parkinson disease?
The evidence we hold is insufficient to rate this ingredient for either condition, including Parkinson disease. That doesn't prove it won't help — just that reliable research backing those uses isn't on file. Talk with your doctor about whether it's worth trying for your specific situation.
What's in the capsule besides the active ingredient?
The inactive ingredients are vegetable cellulose (the capsule itself), white rice flour, and rice extract. These are fillers and binders that help stabilize and deliver the Mucuna pruriens extract.

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Sources & How We Checked

DopaTrax'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.

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 12 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.

Cowhage 12 references
  1. McEvoy GK, ed. AHFS Drug Information. Bethesda, MD: American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, 1998.
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  3. Anon. Epidemiological notes and reports: Mucuna pruriens-associated pruritus--New Jersey. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep 1985;34:732-3.
  4. HP-200 in Parkinson's Disease study group. An alternative medicine treatment for Parkinson's disease: Results of a multicenter clinical trial. J Alt Comp Med 1995;1:249-55. DOI
  5. Infante ME, Perez AM, Simao MR, et al. Outbreak of acute toxic psychosis attributed to Mucuna pruriens. Lancet 1990;336:1129. PubMed
  6. Vaidya AB, Rajagopalan TG, Mankodi NA, et al. Treatment of Parkinson's disease with the cowhage plant-Mucuna pruriens Bak. Neurol India 1978;26:171-6.
  7. Vadivel V, Janardhanan K. Nutritional and anti-nutritional composition of velvet bean: an under-utilized food legume in south India. Int J Food Sci Nutr 2000;51:279-87. PubMed
  8. Akhtar MS, Qureshi AQ, Iqbal J. Antidiabetic evaluation of Mucuna pruriens, Linn seeds. J Pak Med Assoc 1990;40:147-50.
  9. Prakash, D., Niranjan, A., and Tewari, S. K. Some nutritional properties of the seeds of three Mucuna species. Int.J.Food Sci.Nutr. 2001;52(1):79-82.
  10. Vadivel, V. and Janardhanan, K. Nutritional and antinutritional characteristics of seven South Indian wild legumes. Plant Foods Hum.Nutr 2005;60(2):69-75. PubMed
  11. Creapure (Creatine Monohydrate). Toxicological Datasheet. Degussa BioActives. Available at: https://www.fda.gov/ohrms/DOCKETS/.../95s-0316-rpt0154-54-Ref-50-vol112.pdf.
  12. Pulikkalpura H, Kurup R, Mathew PJ, Baby S. Levodopa in Mucuna pruriens and its degradation. Sci Rep 2015;5:11078. PubMed

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