FiberAide Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking FiberAide 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
FiberAide is a dietary supplement by Dr. LaMar's Products with 3 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for constipation, diarrhea, high cholesterol.Based on those ingredients, 2,097 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Dietary Fiber, Arabinogalactan. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of FiberAide by Dr. LaMar's Products
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
Partial disclosure
FiberAide is a single-ingredient powder: larch arabinogalactan, a soluble fiber extracted from the larch tree. There are no inactive ingredients listed for this product.
Does it work?
Strong evidence
The evidence we hold isn't established enough to say whether larch arabinogalactan works for common cold or high cholesterol (hyperlipidemia). Both conditions show insufficient reliable evidence to rate the ingredient's effectiveness for these uses.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Larch arabinogalactan is generally well tolerated as a fiber. Some people do experience bloating and flatulence.
The main caution is that long-term safety data of high quality are limited, so it's best to avoid it unless your doctor has approved it for you. There isn't enough safety data on file to know whether it's safe during pregnancy or breastfeeding—talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it's right for your situation.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
If you take immunosuppressant medications, check with your doctor or pharmacist before using this product. Larch arabinogalactan may interfere with how these drugs work, which could be serious.
For all other medications, no interactions are documented for the ingredients we could check.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glancePartially disclosed formula with clinical evidence supporting its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
FiberAide is a straightforward soluble fiber supplement, but it's not for everyone. If you take immunosuppressants (especially after a transplant or for autoimmune disease), clear it with your doctor or pharmacist first because of a moderate-risk interaction.
Even if you don't take immunosuppressants, limited long-term safety data mean having a conversation with your healthcare provider before starting makes sense.
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Assessment coverage: 2 of 2 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Sep 21, 2018.
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 FiberAide, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Dr. LaMar's Products |
|---|---|
| Net contents | 11 Ounce(s); 311.845 Gram(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Sep 21, 2018 |
| DSLD ID | 180342 |
| Product type | Fiber And Other Nutrients |
| Supplement form | Powder |
| Dietary claims / uses | Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Kosher, Children (All) |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for FiberAide by Dr. LaMar's Products, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 2 Calorie(s) | 1% |
| Total Carbohydrates | 3.9 Gram(s) | 1% |
| Sugar | 0 Gram(s) | -- |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.9 Gram(s) | 15% |
| Arabinogalactan | 0 NP | -- |
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General Statements
A Natural Water-Soluble Fiber The American Dietary Association recommends 25 to 36 grams of total dietary fiber per day. It is very hard to eat enough fiber foods on a daily basis to keep up without a supplemental fiber. The Arabinogalactan Larch Tree grows in the Great Northwest. An edible dietary fiber taken from its wood offers therapeutic benefits as a prebiotic.
In addition to supporting a healthy colon, Dr. LaMar's FiberAide has unique immune-boosting properties.
"A Natural Probiotic Fiber From The Chemistry Of Trees"
Before taking this product, pause for a moment and "Give God the Glory For Your Health". Thank Him for what you want the nutrients to do for you and "Feel The Difference". Contents packaged by weight, not volume. Some settling will occur.
Formula
Dr. LaMar's FiberAide is a fermented fiber which is not digested in the stomach but is passed through to the large intestine or colon where it enhances growth of friendly floras. This promotes long term colon health and could reduce the risk of colon cancer.
Certified 100% Pure & Kosher
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
It tastes great and mixes instantly with any beverage.
Suggested Dosage: Start with 1 teaspoon two times daily, morning and bedtime. Slowly increase until a full scoop can be taken. Children: 1 teaspoon two times daily, morning and bedtime.
FDA Disclaimer Statement
Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These statements and the products of this company are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Precautions
Consult your physician before taking this product.
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FiberAide by Dr. LaMar's Products label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in FiberAide by Dr. LaMar's Products
These are the 3 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Scoop(s) Dosage formPowder Servings per container60 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.
Sugar
Dietary Fiber
Interacts with2,025 drugs
Black psyllium is a soluble-fiber supplement made from the seeds of a Plantago plant, used mostly to ease constipation and support digestive health. I...
Dietary Fiber monograph & interactionsArabinogalactan
Interacts with121 drugs
Larch arabinogalactan is a soluble fiber from larch trees that is mainly used as a prebiotic and for immune support. Early research is interesting but...
Arabinogalactan monograph & interactionsFiberAide by Dr. LaMar's Products Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
FiberAide by Dr.
LaMar's Products contains larch arabinogalactan, which has documented interactions with immunosuppressant medications. The most serious concern is a moderate-severity interaction: larch arabinogalactan may theoretically interfere with how immunosuppressants work by triggering immune-stimulating effects that could undermine the drug's intended immunosuppression.
This affects a range of immunosuppressant drugs used after organ transplants and for certain autoimmune conditions.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Altogether, these interactions span 121 individual medications. If you take any immunosuppressant—such as azathioprine, cyclosporine, tacrolimus, mycophenolate, or others in that class—you'll want to check with your doctor or pharmacist before adding this product.
Even though the interaction is theoretical rather than proven in people, the stakes are high enough that it needs clearing first.
Use the medication checker on this page to look up your exact prescriptions, or ask your pharmacist to run them through before you start.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in FiberAide interact with 2,097 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
2 of the 3 ingredients in FiberAide interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Dietary Fiber Arabinogalactan
CisplatinPlatinol-AQ
How Cisplatin interacts with FiberAide — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ArabinogalactanImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, larch arabinogalactan might interfere with immunosuppression therapy due to immunostimulant effects.
Read the full Arabinogalactan + Cisplatin interactionDietary FiberOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Cisplatin interactionCladribineLeustatin, Mavenclad
How Cladribine interacts with FiberAide — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ArabinogalactanImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, larch arabinogalactan might interfere with immunosuppression therapy due to immunostimulant effects.
Read the full Arabinogalactan + Cladribine interactionDietary FiberOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Cladribine interactionCopanlisibAliqopa
How Copanlisib interacts with FiberAide — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ArabinogalactanImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, larch arabinogalactan might interfere with immunosuppression therapy due to immunostimulant effects.
Read the full Arabinogalactan + Copanlisib interactionCortisone AcetateCortisone Tablets, Cortone
How Cortisone Acetate interacts with FiberAide — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ArabinogalactanImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, larch arabinogalactan might interfere with immunosuppression therapy due to immunostimulant effects.
Read the full Arabinogalactan + Cortisone Acetate interactionDietary FiberOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Cortisone Acetate interactionCyclophosphamideCytoxan, Neosar
How Cyclophosphamide interacts with FiberAide — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ArabinogalactanImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, larch arabinogalactan might interfere with immunosuppression therapy due to immunostimulant effects.
Read the full Arabinogalactan + Cyclophosphamide interactionDietary FiberOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Cyclophosphamide interactionCyclosporineCequa, Ciclosporine, Gengraf, Neoral, Sandimmune, Verkazia +1 more
How Cyclosporine interacts with FiberAide — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ArabinogalactanImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, larch arabinogalactan might interfere with immunosuppression therapy due to immunostimulant effects.
Read the full Arabinogalactan + Cyclosporine interactionDietary FiberOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Cyclosporine interactionDaclizumabZenapax, Zinbryta
How Daclizumab interacts with FiberAide — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ArabinogalactanImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, larch arabinogalactan might interfere with immunosuppression therapy due to immunostimulant effects.
Read the full Arabinogalactan + Daclizumab interactionDietary FiberOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Daclizumab interactionDapagliflozin Propanediol, MetforminXigduo XR
How Dapagliflozin Propanediol, Metformin interacts with FiberAide — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dietary FiberOral Drugs, Metformin (glucophage) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Dapagliflozin Propanediol, Metformin interactionDapagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride, Saxagliptin HydrochlorideQternmet XR
How Dapagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride, Saxagliptin Hydrochloride interacts with FiberAide — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dietary FiberOral Drugs, Metformin (glucophage) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Dapagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride, Saxagliptin Hydrochloride interactionDeflazacortEmflaza
How Deflazacort interacts with FiberAide — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ArabinogalactanImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, larch arabinogalactan might interfere with immunosuppression therapy due to immunostimulant effects.
Read the full Arabinogalactan + Deflazacort interactionDietary FiberOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Deflazacort interactionDenosumabProlia, XGEVA
How Denosumab interacts with FiberAide — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ArabinogalactanImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, larch arabinogalactan might interfere with immunosuppression therapy due to immunostimulant effects.
Read the full Arabinogalactan + Denosumab interactionDeucravacitinibSotyktu
How Deucravacitinib interacts with FiberAide — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ArabinogalactanImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, larch arabinogalactan might interfere with immunosuppression therapy due to immunostimulant effects.
Read the full Arabinogalactan + Deucravacitinib interactionDietary FiberOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Deucravacitinib interactionDexamethasoneDecadron, Dexone, Dextenza, Dexycu, Hemady, Hexadrol +1 more
How Dexamethasone interacts with FiberAide — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ArabinogalactanImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, larch arabinogalactan might interfere with immunosuppression therapy due to immunostimulant effects.
Read the full Arabinogalactan + Dexamethasone interactionDietary FiberOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Dexamethasone interactionDiroximel FumarateVumerity
How Diroximel Fumarate interacts with FiberAide — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ArabinogalactanImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, larch arabinogalactan might interfere with immunosuppression therapy due to immunostimulant effects.
Read the full Arabinogalactan + Diroximel Fumarate interactionDietary FiberOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Diroximel Fumarate interactionDurvalumabImfinzi
How Durvalumab interacts with FiberAide — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ArabinogalactanImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, larch arabinogalactan might interfere with immunosuppression therapy due to immunostimulant effects.
Read the full Arabinogalactan + Durvalumab interactionEculizumabSoliris
How Eculizumab interacts with FiberAide — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ArabinogalactanImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, larch arabinogalactan might interfere with immunosuppression therapy due to immunostimulant effects.
Read the full Arabinogalactan + Eculizumab interactionEfalizumabRaptiva
How Efalizumab interacts with FiberAide — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ArabinogalactanImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, larch arabinogalactan might interfere with immunosuppression therapy due to immunostimulant effects.
Read the full Arabinogalactan + Efalizumab interactionEfgartigimod Alfa-fcabVyvgart
How Efgartigimod Alfa-fcab interacts with FiberAide — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ArabinogalactanImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, larch arabinogalactan might interfere with immunosuppression therapy due to immunostimulant effects.
Read the full Arabinogalactan + Efgartigimod Alfa-fcab interactionElranatamabElrexfio
How Elranatamab interacts with FiberAide — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ArabinogalactanImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, larch arabinogalactan might interfere with immunosuppression therapy due to immunostimulant effects.
Read the full Arabinogalactan + Elranatamab interactionEmapalumab-lzsgGamifant
How Emapalumab-lzsg interacts with FiberAide — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ArabinogalactanImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, larch arabinogalactan might interfere with immunosuppression therapy due to immunostimulant effects.
Read the full Arabinogalactan + Emapalumab-lzsg interactionEmpagliflozin, Linagliptin, Metformin HydrochlorideTrijardy XR
How Empagliflozin, Linagliptin, Metformin Hydrochloride interacts with FiberAide — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dietary FiberMetformin (glucophage), Oral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black psyllium might increase the therapeutic and adverse effects of metformin.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Empagliflozin, Linagliptin, Metformin Hydrochloride interactionEmpagliflozin, MetforminSynjardy
How Empagliflozin, Metformin interacts with FiberAide — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dietary FiberOral Drugs, Metformin (glucophage) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Empagliflozin, Metformin interactionEmpagliflozin, Metformin HydrochlorideSynjardy XR
How Empagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride interacts with FiberAide — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dietary FiberMetformin (glucophage), Oral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black psyllium might increase the therapeutic and adverse effects of metformin.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Empagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride interactionEpcoritamab-byspEpkinly
How Epcoritamab-bysp interacts with FiberAide — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ArabinogalactanImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, larch arabinogalactan might interfere with immunosuppression therapy due to immunostimulant effects.
Read the full Arabinogalactan + Epcoritamab-bysp interactionErtugliflozin, Metformin HydrochlorideSegluromet
How Ertugliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride interacts with FiberAide — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dietary FiberOral Drugs, Metformin (glucophage) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Ertugliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride interactionEtanercept-szzsErelzi
How Etanercept-szzs interacts with FiberAide — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ArabinogalactanImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, larch arabinogalactan might interfere with immunosuppression therapy due to immunostimulant effects.
Read the full Arabinogalactan + Etanercept-szzs interactionEtanercept-ykroEticovo
How Etanercept-ykro interacts with FiberAide — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ArabinogalactanImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, larch arabinogalactan might interfere with immunosuppression therapy due to immunostimulant effects.
Read the full Arabinogalactan + Etanercept-ykro interactionEtrasimodVelsipity
How Etrasimod interacts with FiberAide — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ArabinogalactanImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, larch arabinogalactan might interfere with immunosuppression therapy due to immunostimulant effects.
Read the full Arabinogalactan + Etrasimod interactionDietary FiberOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Etrasimod interactionFingolimodGilenya, Tascenso ODT
How Fingolimod interacts with FiberAide — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ArabinogalactanImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, larch arabinogalactan might interfere with immunosuppression therapy due to immunostimulant effects.
Read the full Arabinogalactan + Fingolimod interactionDietary FiberOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Fingolimod interactionFludrocortisoneFlorinef Acetate
How Fludrocortisone interacts with FiberAide — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ArabinogalactanImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, larch arabinogalactan might interfere with immunosuppression therapy due to immunostimulant effects.
Read the full Arabinogalactan + Fludrocortisone interactionDietary FiberOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Fludrocortisone interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in FiberAide 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.
Dietary Fiber
Carbamazepine (Tegretol)
Theoretically, black psyllium might reduce the effects of carbamazepine and increase the risk for convulsions.
Theoretically, black psyllium might reduce carbamazepine absorption. A preliminary study using blond psyllium reported decreased carbamazepine bioavailability due to binding of the drug to psyllium, as well as reduction of available fluid in the gut for dissolution of the drug. This interaction may also occur with black psyllium.
Lithium
Theoretically, taking black psyllium at the same time as lithium might reduce lithium absorption.
The fiber in black psyllium might reduce lithium absorption and plasma levels. Some case reports describe a reduction in plasma lithium levels with concomitant administration of blond psyllium. This was reversed when psyllium was stopped. This interaction may also occur with black psyllium.
Metformin (Glucophage)
Theoretically, black psyllium might increase the therapeutic and adverse effects of metformin.
Animal research shows that concurrent consumption of blond psyllium with metformin slows and increases the absorption of metformin. This interaction may also occur with black psyllium. To avoid changes in absorption, take psyllium 30-60 minutes after metformin.
Olanzapine (Zyprexa)
Theoretically, taking black psyllium at the same time as olanzapine might reduce olanzapine absorption.
The fiber in black psyllium might decrease the absorption of olanzapine. A single case report describes a reduction in the effectiveness of olanzapine when it was concomitantly administered with an unspecified type of psyllium 3 grams orally twice daily. This effect was reversed when psyllium was stopped.
Digoxin (Lanoxin)
Theoretically, taking black psyllium at the same time as digoxin might reduce digoxin absorption and decrease digoxin levels.
Psyllium might bind digoxin in the gut. However, some clinical evidence suggests that psyllium does not impact digoxin absorption.
Ethinyl Estradiol
Theoretically, taking black psyllium at the same time as ethinyl estradiol might alter levels of estradiol.
Concurrent use of blond psyllium with ethinyl estradiol results in a slight increase in the extent of ethinyl estradiol absorption and a slower rate of absorption. This is unlikely to be clinically significant.
Oral Drugs
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Psyllium seems to have variable effects on drug absorption. To avoid changes in absorption, take psyllium 30-60 minutes after oral medications. Animal research shows that blond psyllium delays and increases the absorption of metformin and ethinyl estradiol. Case reports and animal research suggest that blond psyllium might reduce absorption of lithium, digoxin, olanzapine, and carbamazepine. Finally, some pharmacokinetic studies show that psyllium does not affect the absorption of levothyroxine or warfarin. Although many of these studies evaluated blond psyllium, the fiber content in black psyllium may have similar effects.
Arabinogalactan
Immunosuppressants
Theoretically, larch arabinogalactan might interfere with immunosuppression therapy due to immunostimulant effects. Immunosuppressant drugs include azathioprine (Imuran), basiliximab (Simulect), cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune), daclizumab (Zenapax), muromonab-CD3 (OKT3, Orthoclone OKT3), mycophenolate (CellCept), tacrolimus (FK506, Prograf), sirolimus (Rapamune), prednisone (Deltasone, Orasone), corticosteroids (glucocorticoids), and other drugs.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for FiberAide, from the product label.
Dr. LaMar's Products
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- Dr. LaMar's Products Co., Inc.
- City
- Emporia
- State
- KS
- ZipCode
- 66801
- Phone Number
- 800-941-2889
- Web Address
- www.drlamarsproducts.com
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The Full Monographs Behind FiberAide’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Black Psyllium
Interacts with 2,025 drugsBlack psyllium is a soluble-fiber supplement made from the seeds of a Plantago plant, used mostly to ease constipation and support digestive health. It is best known and most studied for rel...
Read the full Black Psyllium monograph → Herb & supplement monographLarch Arabinogalactan
Interacts with 121 drugsLarch arabinogalactan is a soluble fiber from larch trees that is mainly used as a prebiotic and for immune support. Early research is interesting but limited, and most claims are not yet fi...
Read the full Larch Arabinogalactan monograph →Sources & How We Checked
FiberAide'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 26 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.
Black Psyllium 18 references
- McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R, Goldberg A, eds. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, LLC 1997.
- Gruenwald J, Brendler T, Jaenicke C. PDR for Herbal Medicines. 1st ed. Montvale, NJ: Medical Economics Company, Inc., 1998.
- Covington TR, et al. Handbook of Nonprescription Drugs. 11th ed. Washington, DC: American Pharmaceutical Association, 1996.
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