Flaxseed Vanilla Flavor Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by TerraVita
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Flaxseed Vanilla Flavor 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
Flaxseed Vanilla Flavor is a dietary supplement by TerraVita with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for constipation and digestive health, high cholesterol, heart health.Based on those ingredients, 597 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Flaxseed Glycerite Liquid Extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Flaxseed 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.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
This product contains one active ingredient: flaxseed glycerite liquid extract. Flaxseed is a plant seed rich in lignans (compounds with hormone-like properties) and alpha-linolenic acid, an omega-3 fatty acid.
The liquid extract form lets you take flaxseed without swallowing whole seeds. The inactive ingredients are glycerin (a sweetener and preservative) and vanilla flavor.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
The evidence suggests flaxseed may help with high cholesterol, blood sugar control, breast tenderness (mastalgia), high blood pressure, and constipation — all rated as possibly effective based on available research. That means there's some clinical support, but the evidence isn't yet rock-solid.
If you're considering this for one of those uses, talk it over with your doctor to see if it fits your situation.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Flaxseed is generally well tolerated when you drink plenty of water and start with small amounts. The most common side effects are bloating, diarrhea, and digestive complaints — higher doses make these more likely.
Doses above 45 grams per day may cause too much diarrhea to be practical. Serious allergic reactions are rare.
Don't use supplement doses of flaxseed without your doctor's approval if you're pregnant — the data rates it as possibly unsafe. There isn't enough reliable information for breastfeeding either, so talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking it while nursing.
Food amounts of flaxseed are considered fine.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Check before combining with blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs (warfarin, aspirin) — bleeding risk may go up. Also double-check with your doctor if you take blood pressure medications, antibiotics, diabetes drugs, or any estrogen-based medication (birth control or hormone therapy).
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence behind its ingredients' uses. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
Flaxseed may help with cholesterol, blood sugar, and digestion, but it can interact with blood thinners, blood pressure drugs, antibiotics, diabetes medications, and hormonal birth control or hormone therapy. If you take any of those, check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting.
Pregnant or breastfeeding? Same conversation needed.
Start small to avoid bloating and gas.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient 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
General information
Key facts about Flaxseed Vanilla Flavor, straight from the product label.
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Flaxseed Vanilla Flavor by TerraVita, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Flaxseed Glycerite Liquid Extract | 0.13 mL | -- |
Other ingredients: Glycerin, Vanilla flavor
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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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Flaxseed Vanilla Flavor by TerraVita label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Flaxseed 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.
Flaxseed Glycerite Liquid Extract
Interacts with597 drugs
Flaxseed is a nutritious food rich in fiber, omega-3 fats (ALA), and plant compounds called lignans. It is most reliably helpful for constipation and...
Flaxseed Glycerite Liquid Extract monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Glycerin, Vanilla flavor. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Flaxseed Vanilla Flavor by TerraVita Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
TerraVita Flaxseed Vanilla Flavor can interact with several medication types.
The most serious concern is with blood thinners and antiplatelet drugs (like warfarin and aspirin) — flaxseed may increase bleeding risk by adding to their effects.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
You'll also want to check before combining this with blood pressure medications, antibiotics, diabetes drugs, or estrogen-based medications (including hormonal birth control and hormone replacement therapy). Flaxseed may lower blood pressure further, interfere with how antibiotics work in your body, raise the risk of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), or reduce estrogen's effects.
Altogether, these interactions span 597 individual medications.
None of these effects are guaranteed — they're mostly theoretical based on how flaxseed works — but they're worth discussing with your doctor or pharmacist before you start, especially if you take any of these drug types regularly. Use the medication checker on this page to look up your exact prescriptions.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Flaxseed Vanilla Flavor interact with 597 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in Flaxseed Vanilla Flavor interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Flaxseed Glycerite Liquid Extract
AbciximabReoPro
How Abciximab interacts with Flaxseed Vanilla Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Flaxseed Glycerite Liquid ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, using flaxseed in combination with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs might have additive effects and increase the risk of bleeding.
Read the full Flaxseed Glycerite Liquid Extract + Abciximab interactionAbrocitinibCibinqo
How Abrocitinib interacts with Flaxseed Vanilla Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Flaxseed Glycerite Liquid ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, using flaxseed in combination with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs might have additive effects and increase the risk of bleeding.
Read the full Flaxseed Glycerite Liquid Extract + Abrocitinib interactionAcarboseGlucobay, Prandase, Precose
How Acarbose interacts with Flaxseed Vanilla Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Flaxseed Glycerite Liquid ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, flaxseed might have additive effects when used with antidiabetes drugs and increase the risk for hypoglycemia.
Read the full Flaxseed Glycerite Liquid Extract + Acarbose interactionAcebutololRhotral, Sectral
How Acebutolol interacts with Flaxseed Vanilla Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Flaxseed Glycerite Liquid ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, flaxseed might have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs and increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Flaxseed Glycerite Liquid Extract + Acebutolol interactionAcenocoumarolSintrom
How Acenocoumarol interacts with Flaxseed Vanilla Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Flaxseed Glycerite Liquid ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, using flaxseed in combination with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs might have additive effects and increase the risk of bleeding.
Read the full Flaxseed Glycerite Liquid Extract + Acenocoumarol interactionAcetaminophen, AspirinGemnisyn
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin interacts with Flaxseed Vanilla Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Flaxseed Glycerite Liquid ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, using flaxseed in combination with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs might have additive effects and increase the risk of bleeding.
Read the full Flaxseed Glycerite Liquid Extract + Acetaminophen, Aspirin interactionAcetaminophen, Aspirin, CaffeineExcedrin, Excedrin Extra Strength, Excedrin Migraine
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interacts with Flaxseed Vanilla Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Flaxseed Glycerite Liquid ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, using flaxseed in combination with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs might have additive effects and increase the risk of bleeding.
Read the full Flaxseed Glycerite Liquid Extract + Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interactionAcetaminophen, IbuprofenCombogesic
How Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen interacts with Flaxseed Vanilla Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Flaxseed Glycerite Liquid ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, using flaxseed in combination with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs might have additive effects and increase the risk of bleeding.
Read the full Flaxseed Glycerite Liquid Extract + Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen interactionAcetazolamideAk-Zol, Diamox
How Acetazolamide interacts with Flaxseed Vanilla Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Flaxseed Glycerite Liquid ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, flaxseed might have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs and increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Flaxseed Glycerite Liquid Extract + Acetazolamide interactionAcetohexamideDymelor
How Acetohexamide interacts with Flaxseed Vanilla Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Flaxseed Glycerite Liquid ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, flaxseed might have additive effects when used with antidiabetes drugs and increase the risk for hypoglycemia.
Read the full Flaxseed Glycerite Liquid Extract + Acetohexamide interactionAcetylsalicylic AcidEntrophen
How Acetylsalicylic Acid interacts with Flaxseed Vanilla Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Flaxseed Glycerite Liquid ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, using flaxseed in combination with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs might have additive effects and increase the risk of bleeding.
Read the full Flaxseed Glycerite Liquid Extract + Acetylsalicylic Acid interactionAlbiglutideTanzeum
How Albiglutide interacts with Flaxseed Vanilla Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Flaxseed Glycerite Liquid ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, flaxseed might have additive effects when used with antidiabetes drugs and increase the risk for hypoglycemia.
Read the full Flaxseed Glycerite Liquid Extract + Albiglutide interactionAliskirenTekturna
How Aliskiren interacts with Flaxseed Vanilla Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Flaxseed Glycerite Liquid ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, flaxseed might have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs and increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Flaxseed Glycerite Liquid Extract + Aliskiren interactionAlogliptinNesina
How Alogliptin interacts with Flaxseed Vanilla Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Flaxseed Glycerite Liquid ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, flaxseed might have additive effects when used with antidiabetes drugs and increase the risk for hypoglycemia.
Read the full Flaxseed Glycerite Liquid Extract + Alogliptin interactionAlogliptin, MetforminKazano
How Alogliptin, Metformin interacts with Flaxseed Vanilla Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Flaxseed Glycerite Liquid ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, flaxseed might have additive effects when used with antidiabetes drugs and increase the risk for hypoglycemia.
Read the full Flaxseed Glycerite Liquid Extract + Alogliptin, Metformin interactionAlogliptin, PioglitazoneOseni
How Alogliptin, Pioglitazone interacts with Flaxseed Vanilla Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Flaxseed Glycerite Liquid ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, flaxseed might have additive effects when used with antidiabetes drugs and increase the risk for hypoglycemia.
Read the full Flaxseed Glycerite Liquid Extract + Alogliptin, Pioglitazone interactionAlteplase, TpaActilyse, Activase
How Alteplase, Tpa interacts with Flaxseed Vanilla Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Flaxseed Glycerite Liquid ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, using flaxseed in combination with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs might have additive effects and increase the risk of bleeding.
Read the full Flaxseed Glycerite Liquid Extract + Alteplase, Tpa interactionAluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium HydroxideAscriptin Codeine #2
How Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interacts with Flaxseed Vanilla Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Flaxseed Glycerite Liquid ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, using flaxseed in combination with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs might have additive effects and increase the risk of bleeding.
Read the full Flaxseed Glycerite Liquid Extract + Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionAluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium HydroxideAscriptin
How Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide interacts with Flaxseed Vanilla Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Flaxseed Glycerite Liquid ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, using flaxseed in combination with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs might have additive effects and increase the risk of bleeding.
Read the full Flaxseed Glycerite Liquid Extract + Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionAmbrisentanLetairis, Volibris
How Ambrisentan interacts with Flaxseed Vanilla Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Flaxseed Glycerite Liquid ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, flaxseed might have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs and increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Flaxseed Glycerite Liquid Extract + Ambrisentan interactionAmikacinAmikin, Arikayce
How Amikacin interacts with Flaxseed Vanilla Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Flaxseed Glycerite Liquid ExtractAntibiotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, antibiotics might interfere with the metabolism of flaxseed constituents, which could potentially alter the effects of flaxseed.
Read the full Flaxseed Glycerite Liquid Extract + Amikacin interactionAmilorideAmilamont, Midamor
How Amiloride interacts with Flaxseed Vanilla Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Flaxseed Glycerite Liquid ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, flaxseed might have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs and increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Flaxseed Glycerite Liquid Extract + Amiloride interactionAmiloride, HydrochlorothiazideAmil-Co, Amilzide, Moduret 25, Moduretic
How Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide interacts with Flaxseed Vanilla Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Flaxseed Glycerite Liquid ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, flaxseed might have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs and increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Flaxseed Glycerite Liquid Extract + Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionAmlodipineNorliqva
How Amlodipine interacts with Flaxseed Vanilla Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Flaxseed Glycerite Liquid ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, flaxseed might have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs and increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Flaxseed Glycerite Liquid Extract + Amlodipine interactionAmlodipine BenzoateKaterzia
How Amlodipine Benzoate interacts with Flaxseed Vanilla Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Flaxseed Glycerite Liquid ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, flaxseed might have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs and increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Flaxseed Glycerite Liquid Extract + Amlodipine Benzoate interactionAmlodipine BesilateIstin
How Amlodipine Besilate interacts with Flaxseed Vanilla Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Flaxseed Glycerite Liquid ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, flaxseed might have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs and increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Flaxseed Glycerite Liquid Extract + Amlodipine Besilate interactionAmlodipine BesylateNorvasc
How Amlodipine Besylate interacts with Flaxseed Vanilla Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Flaxseed Glycerite Liquid ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, flaxseed might have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs and increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Flaxseed Glycerite Liquid Extract + Amlodipine Besylate interactionAmlodipine Besylate, BenazeprilLotrel
How Amlodipine Besylate, Benazepril interacts with Flaxseed Vanilla Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Flaxseed Glycerite Liquid ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, flaxseed might have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs and increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Flaxseed Glycerite Liquid Extract + Amlodipine Besylate, Benazepril interactionAmlodipine, CelecoxibConsensi
How Amlodipine, Celecoxib interacts with Flaxseed Vanilla Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Flaxseed Glycerite Liquid ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, flaxseed might have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs and increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Flaxseed Glycerite Liquid Extract + Amlodipine, Celecoxib interactionAmmonium ChlorideAmmonium Chloride
How Ammonium Chloride interacts with Flaxseed Vanilla Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Flaxseed Glycerite Liquid ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, flaxseed might have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs and increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Flaxseed Glycerite Liquid Extract + Ammonium Chloride interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Flaxseed 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.
Flaxseed Glycerite Liquid Extract
Antibiotic Drugs
Theoretically, antibiotics might interfere with the metabolism of flaxseed constituents, which could potentially alter the effects of flaxseed.
Some potential benefits of flaxseed are thought to be due to its lignan content. Secoisolariciresinol diglucoside (SDG), a major lignan precursor, is found in high concentrations in flaxseed. SDG is converted by bacteria in the colon to the lignans enterolactone and enterodiol. Antibiotics alter the flora of the colon, which could theoretically alter the metabolism of flaxseed.
Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs
Theoretically, using flaxseed in combination with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs might have additive effects and increase the risk of bleeding.
Some clinical evidence suggests that the oil contained in flaxseed can decrease platelet aggregation.
Antidiabetes Drugs
Theoretically, flaxseed might have additive effects when used with antidiabetes drugs and increase the risk for hypoglycemia.
Some clinical research suggests that flaxseed can lower blood glucose levels.
Antihypertensive Drugs
Theoretically, flaxseed might have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs and increase the risk of hypotension.
Clinical research shows that daily flaxseed consumption, especially for longer than 12 weeks, modestly reduces blood pressure.
Estrogens
Theoretically, taking flaxseed might decrease the effects of estrogens.
Flaxseed contains lignans with mild estrogenic and possible antiestrogenic effects. The lignans seem to compete with circulating endogenous estrogen and might reduce estrogen binding to estrogen receptors, resulting in an anti-estrogen effect. It is unclear if this effect transfers to exogenously administered estrogens.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Flaxseed Vanilla Flavor, from the product label.
TerraVita
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- ZooScape LLC
- Phone Number
- 844-449-0444
- Web Address
- www.ZooScape.com
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Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Flaxseed 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 37 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.
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