Forgiven Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by F Forgiven
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Forgiven 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
Forgiven is a dietary supplement by F Forgiven with 5 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for muscle recovery and sports performance, gut health and 'leaky gut', recovery from severe illness or injury.Based on those ingredients, 1,271 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Rhodiola rosea extract, L-Cysteine, L-Glutamine. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Forgiven by F Forgiven
Four independent checks of what is known — a summary of the available information, not a grade of the product itself.
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
The stated purpose hasn't been mapped to our evidence data yet.
Why this rating?
- We haven't mapped this product's purpose to our evidence data yet — it'll be graded on the next content refresh.
Most active ingredients don't disclose an individual amount — you can't tell how much of each you're getting.
Why this rating?
- The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 5 active ingredients.
- “Proprietary Blend” is a proprietary blend — the label gives one combined amount (1,650 mg) without saying how much of each component you get.
The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.
Why this rating?
- 3 of the 3 matched ingredients can interact with medications — Glutamine, Rhodiola, L-cysteine.
- The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
- Some involve high-stakes drug classes: seizure medications; immunosuppressants / transplant drugs; diabetes medications.
- For scale: 1,272 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.
Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.
Why this rating?
- We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 2 of the 3 matched ingredients.
- Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 3 of 3.
- General safety write-ups exist for 3 of 3.
- Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.
HelloPharmacist summaryFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
Assessment coverage: 3 of 5 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Mar 25, 2013.
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 Forgiven, straight from the product label.
| Brand | F Forgiven |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 847991000028 |
| Net contents | 9 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | Off market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Mar 25, 2013 |
| DSLD ID | 19068 |
| Product type | Other Combinations |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years) |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Forgiven by F Forgiven, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| L-Glutamine | 0 NP | -- |
| Proprietary Blend | 1650 mg | -- |
| L-Cysteine | 0 NP | -- |
| Vitamin B1 | 150 mg | 9999% |
| Rhodiola rosea extract | 0 NP | -- |
| organic Acids | 0 NP | -- |
Other ingredients: Gelatin, Magnesium Stearate, Silica, Silicon Dioxide
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Precautions
NOT FOR PERSONS UNDER 21
General Statements
3 DOSES
~Fuels the Metabolism to Process Alcohol ~Boost the Bodies Ability to Process Alcohol Quickly ~Forgiven is a Natural, Chemical Free Alcohol Metabolizer
DRINK RESPONSIBLY ~ DON'T DRINK AND DRIVE
12034 EXP:01/15
THE WORLD'S FIRST AND ONLY ALCOHOL METABOLIZER
THE WORLD'S 1st AND ONLY ALCOHOL METABOLIZER
BOOSTS THE BODY'S ABILITY TO BURN ALCOHOL QUICKLY
MADE IN THE U.S.A.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
{chart} Drinks Consumed Recommended Dose 1-5 One Pack (3 capsules) 6-10 Two Packs 11+ Three Packs SUGGESTED USE: As a dietary supplement, take 3 capsules per every 5-6 drinks consumed, when finished drinking preferably with water. Repeat dose every additional 5-6 drinks. (Optional) For more complete recovery, take an additional 3 capsules in the AM as needed.
TAKE 3 PILLS PER EVERY 5-6 DRINKS CONSUMED
Brand IP Statement(s)
DONE DRINKING? TAKE FORGIVEN(R)
FDA Statement of Identity
DIETARY SUPPLEMENT
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.
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Forgiven by F Forgiven label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Forgiven by F Forgiven
These are the 5 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size3 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container3 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.
Proprietary Blend
- › L-Glutamine
- › L-Cysteine
- › Rhodiola rosea extract
- › Organic Acids
Vitamin B1
Other (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin, Magnesium Stearate, Silica, Silicon Dioxide. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Forgiven by F Forgiven Drug Interactions
Forgiven contains 5 ingredients, and 3 of them have known drug interactions. Altogether they interact with 1,271 medications. Here’s the picture, then you can look up your own drug.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Forgiven interact with 1,271 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
3 of the 5 ingredients in Forgiven interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Rhodiola rosea extract L-Cysteine L-Glutamine
AtogepantQulipta
How Atogepant interacts with Forgiven — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rhodiola Rosea ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, P-glycoprotein Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rhodiola might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Rhodiola Rosea Extract + Atogepant interactionAtropine, Morphine SulfateAtropine, Morphine Sulfate
How Atropine, Morphine Sulfate interacts with Forgiven — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rhodiola Rosea ExtractCns Depressants, P-glycoprotein Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rhodiola might increase the risk of adverse effects when taken with CNS depressants.
Read the full Rhodiola Rosea Extract + Atropine, Morphine Sulfate interactionAvatrombopag MaleateDoptelet
How Avatrombopag Maleate interacts with Forgiven — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rhodiola Rosea ExtractP-glycoprotein Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rhodiola might increase levels of P-glycoprotein substrates.
Read the full Rhodiola Rosea Extract + Avatrombopag Maleate interactionAzamuneImmunoprin
How Azamune interacts with Forgiven — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rhodiola Rosea ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rhodiola use might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Rhodiola Rosea Extract + Azamune interactionAzathioprineAzamune, Imuran
How Azathioprine interacts with Forgiven — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rhodiola Rosea ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rhodiola use might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Rhodiola Rosea Extract + Azathioprine interactionAzilsartanEdarbi
How Azilsartan interacts with Forgiven — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rhodiola Rosea ExtractCytochrome P450 2c9 (cyp2c9) Substrates, Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rhodiola might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2C9.
Read the full Rhodiola Rosea Extract + Azilsartan interactionAzilsartan, ChlorthalidoneEdarbyclor
How Azilsartan, Chlorthalidone interacts with Forgiven — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rhodiola Rosea ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs, Cytochrome P450 2c9 (cyp2c9) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking rhodiola with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Rhodiola Rosea Extract + Azilsartan, Chlorthalidone interactionBasiliximabSimulect
How Basiliximab interacts with Forgiven — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rhodiola Rosea ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rhodiola use might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Rhodiola Rosea Extract + Basiliximab interactionBazedoxifene Acetate, Conjugated EstrogensDuavee
How Bazedoxifene Acetate, Conjugated Estrogens interacts with Forgiven — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rhodiola Rosea ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, P-glycoprotein Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rhodiola might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Rhodiola Rosea Extract + Bazedoxifene Acetate, Conjugated Estrogens interactionBeclometasone DipropionateBecotide
How Beclometasone Dipropionate interacts with Forgiven — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rhodiola Rosea ExtractP-glycoprotein Substrates, Immunosuppressants +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rhodiola might increase levels of P-glycoprotein substrates.
Read the full Rhodiola Rosea Extract + Beclometasone Dipropionate interactionBeclomethasoneBeclovent, Vanceril
How Beclomethasone interacts with Forgiven — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rhodiola Rosea ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Immunosuppressants +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rhodiola might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Rhodiola Rosea Extract + Beclomethasone interactionBeclomethasone DipropionateQNASL, Qvar
How Beclomethasone Dipropionate interacts with Forgiven — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rhodiola Rosea ExtractP-glycoprotein Substrates, Immunosuppressants +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rhodiola might increase levels of P-glycoprotein substrates.
Read the full Rhodiola Rosea Extract + Beclomethasone Dipropionate interactionBelinostatBeleodaq
How Belinostat interacts with Forgiven — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rhodiola Rosea ExtractP-glycoprotein Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rhodiola might increase levels of P-glycoprotein substrates.
Read the full Rhodiola Rosea Extract + Belinostat interactionBelladonna, Caffeine, Ergotamine, PentobarbitalMicomp PB
How Belladonna, Caffeine, Ergotamine, Pentobarbital interacts with Forgiven — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-glutamineAnticonvulsants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, glutamine might antagonize the effects of anticonvulsant medications.
Read the full L-glutamine + Belladonna, Caffeine, Ergotamine, Pentobarbital interactionRhodiola Rosea ExtractCns Depressants, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates +1 Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rhodiola might increase the risk of adverse effects when taken with CNS depressants.
Read the full Rhodiola Rosea Extract + Belladonna, Caffeine, Ergotamine, Pentobarbital interactionBelladonna, PhenobarbitalBellophen, Susano
How Belladonna, Phenobarbital interacts with Forgiven — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-glutamineAnticonvulsants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, glutamine might antagonize the effects of anticonvulsant medications.
Read the full L-glutamine + Belladonna, Phenobarbital interactionRhodiola Rosea ExtractCns Depressants Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rhodiola might increase the risk of adverse effects when taken with CNS depressants.
Read the full Rhodiola Rosea Extract + Belladonna, Phenobarbital interactionBellafoline, Caffeine, Ergotamine Tartrate, PentobarbitalCafergot PB
How Bellafoline, Caffeine, Ergotamine Tartrate, Pentobarbital interacts with Forgiven — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-glutamineAnticonvulsants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, glutamine might antagonize the effects of anticonvulsant medications.
Read the full L-glutamine + Bellafoline, Caffeine, Ergotamine Tartrate, Pentobarbital interactionRhodiola Rosea ExtractCns Depressants, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates +1 Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rhodiola might increase the risk of adverse effects when taken with CNS depressants.
Read the full Rhodiola Rosea Extract + Bellafoline, Caffeine, Ergotamine Tartrate, Pentobarbital interactionBenazeprilLotensin
How Benazepril interacts with Forgiven — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rhodiola Rosea ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking rhodiola with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Rhodiola Rosea Extract + Benazepril interactionBenazepril, HydrochlorothiazideLotensin HCT
How Benazepril, Hydrochlorothiazide interacts with Forgiven — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rhodiola Rosea ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking rhodiola with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Rhodiola Rosea Extract + Benazepril, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionBendroflumethiazideAprinox, Naturetin, Neo-NaClex
How Bendroflumethiazide interacts with Forgiven — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rhodiola Rosea ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking rhodiola with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Rhodiola Rosea Extract + Bendroflumethiazide interactionBendroflumethiazide, NadololCorzide
How Bendroflumethiazide, Nadolol interacts with Forgiven — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rhodiola Rosea ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking rhodiola with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Rhodiola Rosea Extract + Bendroflumethiazide, Nadolol interactionBendroflumethiazide, Rauwolfia SerpentinaRauzide
How Bendroflumethiazide, Rauwolfia Serpentina interacts with Forgiven — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rhodiola Rosea ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking rhodiola with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Rhodiola Rosea Extract + Bendroflumethiazide, Rauwolfia Serpentina interactionBenzthiazideExna
How Benzthiazide interacts with Forgiven — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rhodiola Rosea ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking rhodiola with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Rhodiola Rosea Extract + Benzthiazide interactionBerotralstat HydrochlorideOrladeyo
How Berotralstat Hydrochloride interacts with Forgiven — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rhodiola Rosea ExtractP-glycoprotein Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rhodiola might increase levels of P-glycoprotein substrates.
Read the full Rhodiola Rosea Extract + Berotralstat Hydrochloride interactionBetamethasoneCelestone, Diprolene AF, Diprosone
How Betamethasone interacts with Forgiven — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rhodiola Rosea ExtractImmunosuppressants, P-glycoprotein Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rhodiola use might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Rhodiola Rosea Extract + Betamethasone interactionBetamethasone DipropionateSernivo
How Betamethasone Dipropionate interacts with Forgiven — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rhodiola Rosea ExtractP-glycoprotein Substrates, Immunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rhodiola might increase levels of P-glycoprotein substrates.
Read the full Rhodiola Rosea Extract + Betamethasone Dipropionate interactionBetamethasone Dipropionate, CalcipotrieneEnstilar, Wynzora
How Betamethasone Dipropionate, Calcipotriene interacts with Forgiven — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rhodiola Rosea ExtractImmunosuppressants, P-glycoprotein Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rhodiola use might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Rhodiola Rosea Extract + Betamethasone Dipropionate, Calcipotriene interactionBetamethasone ValerateLuxiq
How Betamethasone Valerate interacts with Forgiven — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rhodiola Rosea ExtractP-glycoprotein Substrates, Immunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rhodiola might increase levels of P-glycoprotein substrates.
Read the full Rhodiola Rosea Extract + Betamethasone Valerate interactionBetaxololBetoptic, Kerlone
How Betaxolol interacts with Forgiven — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rhodiola Rosea ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking rhodiola with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Rhodiola Rosea Extract + Betaxolol interactionBetrixabanBevyxxa
How Betrixaban interacts with Forgiven — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rhodiola Rosea ExtractP-glycoprotein Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rhodiola might increase levels of P-glycoprotein substrates.
Read the full Rhodiola Rosea Extract + Betrixaban interactionBictegravir, Emtricitabine, Tenofovir AlafenamideBiktarvy
How Bictegravir, Emtricitabine, Tenofovir Alafenamide interacts with Forgiven — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rhodiola Rosea ExtractP-glycoprotein Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rhodiola might increase levels of P-glycoprotein substrates.
Read the full Rhodiola Rosea Extract + Bictegravir, Emtricitabine, Tenofovir Alafenamide interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Forgiven 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.
Rhodiola rosea extract
Antidiabetes Drugs
Theoretically, taking rhodiola with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
In vitro and animal research shows that rhodiola extract can decrease blood glucose due to alpha-glucosidase activity.
Antihypertensive Drugs
Theoretically, taking rhodiola with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
In vitro and animal research shows that rhodiola extract inhibits angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) and might lower blood pressure.
Cytochrome P450 2C9 (Cyp2C9) Substrates
Theoretically, rhodiola might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2C9.
In vitro research shows that rhodiola inhibits CYP2C9. This effect is highly variable and appears to be dependent on the rhodiola product studied. Also, a clinical study in healthy young males found that taking rhodiola extract 290 mg daily for 14 days reduces the metabolism of losartan, a CYP2C9 substrate, by 21% after 4 hours.
Immunosuppressants
Theoretically, rhodiola use might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
In vitro and animal research show that rhodiola has immunostimulatory effects.
Losartan (Cozaar)
Rhodiola might increase the levels and adverse effects of losartan.
A clinical study in healthy young males found that taking rhodiola extract 290 mg daily for 14 days reduces the metabolism of losartan, a CYP2C9 substrate, by 21% after 4 hours.
P-Glycoprotein Substrates
Theoretically, rhodiola might increase levels of P-glycoprotein substrates.
In vitro research shows that rhodiola inhibits P-glycoprotein. Theoretically, using rhodiola with P-glycoprotein substrates might increase drug levels and potentially increase the risk of adverse effects.
Antidepressant Drugs
Theoretically, rhodiola might increase the risk of adverse effects when taken with antidepressants.
A review of adverse event reports in Poland identified cases of tachyarrhythmias, myalgia, arthralgia, gum pain, restless leg syndrome, swallowing disorders, and changes in consciousness when rhodiola was taken in combination with paroxetine, escitalopram, fluoxetine, sertraline, trazodone, and/or duloxetine.
Cns Depressants
Theoretically, rhodiola might increase the risk of adverse effects when taken with CNS depressants.
A review of adverse event reports in Poland identified cases of excessive sedation, myoclonus, hypotension, and hallucinations when rhodiola was taken with haloperidol, diazepam, or alprazolam.
Cytochrome P450 1A2 (Cyp1A2) Substrates
Theoretically, rhodiola might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
In vitro research shows that rhodiola inhibits CYP1A2. This effect is highly variable and appears to be dependent on the rhodiola product studied. However, a clinical study in healthy young males found that taking rhodiola extract 290 mg daily for 14 days does not inhibit the metabolism of caffeine, a CYP1A2 substrate.
Cytochrome P450 3A4 (Cyp3A4) Substrates
Theoretically, rhodiola might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
In vitro research shows that rhodiola inhibits CYP3A4. This effect is highly variable and appears to be dependent on the rhodiola product studied. However, a clinical study in healthy young males found that taking rhodiola extract 290 mg daily for 14 days does not inhibit the metabolism of midazolam, a CYP3A4 substrate.
L-Cysteine
Antidiabetes Drugs
Theoretically, taking L-cysteine supplements with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Animal research suggests that L-cysteine can have hypoglycemic effects.
L-Glutamine
Anticonvulsants
Theoretically, glutamine might antagonize the effects of anticonvulsant medications.
Glutamine is metabolized to the excitatory neurotransmitter glutamate. Glutamate might have antagonistic effects with anticonvulsant drugs. However, this interaction has not yet been reported in humans.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Forgiven, from the product label.
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The Full Monographs Behind Forgiven’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Glutamine
Interacts with 50 drugsGlutamine is the most abundant amino acid in the body and is usually made in your muscles. A prescription form is FDA-approved to help reduce sickle cell disease complications, but for most...
Read the full Glutamine monograph → Herb & supplement monographL-cysteine
Interacts with 86 drugsL-cysteine is a sulfur-containing amino acid your body uses to make proteins and the antioxidant glutathione. Most people get enough from food, and supplements are usually well tolerated, bu...
Read the full L-cysteine monograph → Herb & supplement monographRhodiola
Interacts with 1,271 drugsRhodiola is an herb traditionally used to fight fatigue and help the body cope with stress. Some small studies suggest it may modestly reduce fatigue and improve mood, but the evidence is li...
Read the full Rhodiola monograph →Sources & How We Checked
Forgiven'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.
Glutamine 11 references
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- Bozzetti F, Biganzoli L, Gavazzi C, et al. Glutamine supplementation in cancer patients receiving chemotherapy: a double-blind randomized study. Nutrition 1997;13:748-51.. PubMed
- Mebane AH. L-Glutamine and mania. Am J Psychiatry 984;141:1302-3.
- Meldrum BS. Glutamate as a neurotransmitter in the brain: review of physiology and pathology. J Nutr 2000;130:1007S-15S.. PubMed
- Garlick PJ. Assessment of the safety of glutamine and other amino acids. J Nutr 2001;131:2556S-61S.. PubMed
- Chapman AG. Glutamate and epilepsy. J Nutr 2000;130:1043S-5S.. PubMed
- Ziegler TR. Glutamine supplementation in cancer patients receiving bone marrow transplantation and high dose chemotherapy. J Nutr 2001;131:2578S-84S.. PubMed
- Laviano A, Molfino A, Lacaria MT, Canelli A, De Leo S, Preziosa I, Rossi Fanelli F. Glutamine supplementation favors weight loss in nondieting obese female patients. A pilot study. Eur J Clin Nutr. 2014 Nov;68(11):1264-6. PubMed
- Endari (l-glutamine) [package insert]. Torrance, CA: Emmaus Medical,Inc; 2017.
- Niihara Y, Miller ST, Kanter J, et al. A Phase 3 Trial of l-Glutamine in Sickle Cell Disease. N Engl J Med 2018;379(3):226-35. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa1715971.
- Ogden HB, Child RB, Fallowfield JL, et al. Gastrointestinal Tolerance of Low, Medium and High Dose Acute Oral l-Glutamine Supplementation in Healthy Adults: A Pilot Study. Nutrients. 2020;12(10):2953. PubMed
L-cysteine 2 references
- Dowlati Y, Maheux M, Meyer JH. The effect of oral L-cysteine on breast milk and plasma cysteine concentrations. Neuropsychiatr Dis Treat 2020;16:3163-3172.
- Lee S, Han KH, Nakamura Y, et al. Dietary L-cysteine improves the antioxidative potential and lipid metabolism in rats fed a normal diet. Biosci Biotechnol Biochem 2013;77(7):1430-4.
Rhodiola 13 references
- Kim SH, Hyun SH, Choung SY. Antioxidative effects of Cinnamomi cassiae and Rhodiola rosea extracts in liver of diabetic mice. Biofactors 2006;26:209-19.
- Kwon YI, Jang HD, Shetty K. Evaluation of Rhodiola crenulata and Rhodiola rosea for management of type II diabetes and hypertension. Asia Pac J Clin Nutr 2006;15:425-32.
- Bystritsky A, Kerwin L, Feusner JD. A pilot study of Rhodiola rosea (Rhodax) for generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). J Altern Complement Med 2008;14:175-80.
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