GABA 500 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Bluebonnet
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking GABA 500 mg against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.
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
GABA 500 mg is a dietary supplement by Bluebonnet with 2 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for morning sickness in pregnancy, premenstrual syndrome (pms), preventing or treating b6 deficiency.Based on those ingredients, 425 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid, Vitamin B6. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of GABA 500 mg by Bluebonnet
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What’s inside
Full disclosure
This product contains 2 active ingredients: vitamin B6 and gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA). Vitamin B6 is a B-complex vitamin that plays a role in nerve function, immune support, and the formation of red blood cells.
GABA is a neurotransmitter — a chemical messenger in the brain — thought to promote relaxation and calm. The capsule also contains inactive ingredients (cellulose, hypromellose, purified water, and magnesium stearate) that help form and deliver the capsule.
Does it work?
Not established
Vitamin B6 in this product is established as effective for sideroblastic anemia (a blood disorder), vitamin B6 deficiency, and pyridoxine-dependent epilepsy. It's likely effective for high homocysteine (a blood marker), and possibly effective for pregnancy-related nausea and vomiting.
For GABA, the evidence isn't established. Our data shows insufficient reliable evidence to rate its use for anxiety, ADHD, athletic performance, cerebral palsy, or chronic bronchitis.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Vitamin B6 is generally well tolerated at doses under 100 mg daily. The most common side effects at higher doses are headache, nausea, abdominal pain, and loss of appetite.
At very high doses (1,000 mg daily or more) or with long-term use, it can cause nerve damage (sensory neuropathy), though this can occur even at lower doses. GABA is often well tolerated short-term, but long-term safety hasn't been well studied.
Common side effects include drowsiness, nausea, muscle weakness, and minor throat irritation. Pregnancy and lactation safety data for GABA is not on file; the safety notes advise avoiding it unless your doctor advises otherwise.
Vitamin B6 is rated likely safe in pregnancy but possibly unsafe — talk with your doctor or pharmacist about use during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Check before taking this if you're on seizure medications (phenytoin, phenobarbital), blood pressure medications, amiodarone (a heart rhythm drug), levodopa (for Parkinson's), or sedating drugs like sleeping pills or anti-anxiety medications. Vitamin B6 can reduce how well seizure and some Parkinson's medications work, and both ingredients may lower blood pressure further or increase drowsiness.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
This product may help if you have a vitamin B6 deficiency or certain blood disorders, but GABA's effectiveness for anxiety, focus, or athletic performance isn't proven. If you take blood pressure medication, seizure medication, amiodarone, levodopa, or any sedating drug, check with your own doctor or pharmacist before adding this.
Pregnant or breastfeeding? Discuss it with your healthcare provider first.
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Assessment coverage: 2 of 2 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jun 20, 2024.
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 GABA 500 mg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Bluebonnet |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 743715000957 |
| Net contents | 60 Vegetable Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jun 20, 2024 |
| DSLD ID | 314796 |
| Product type | Other Combinations |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Kosher, Women (not pregnant or lactating), Gluten Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for GABA 500 mg by Bluebonnet, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin B6 | 5 mg | 294% |
| Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid | 500 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Cellulose, Hypromellose, Water, Purified, Magnesium Stearate
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Formula
Bluebonnet's GABA 500 mg vegetable capsules are formulated with a combination of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) and the cellular active, coenzyme form of vitamin B6, pyridoxal 5' phosphate to help support the body and mind adapt and cope with occasional stressors while supporting an overall sense of relaxation.
Bluebonnet's KOF-K certification #K-0000700
K Parve (Kosher)
Stress relief with P5P
Formulation
May support mood | stress relief
Free of milk, egg, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans and sesame. Also free of corn, gluten, barley, rice, sodium and sugar.
Vegan
Gluten free Soy free
Precautions
Warning: Do not use this product if pregnant, trying to conceive or breastfeeding. If you have a medical condition or are taking prescription medication, particularly those that treat high blood pressure, consult your physician before use.
Keep out of reach of children.
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
Made with non GMO ingredients Vegan K Parve (Kosher)
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: As a dietary supplement, take one capsule daily or as directed by a healthcare practitioner .
Storage
Store tightly closed in a cool, dry place.
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GABA 500 mg by Bluebonnet label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in GABA 500 mg by Bluebonnet
These are the 2 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule 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.
Vitamin B6
Interacts with210 drugs
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) is an essential water-soluble vitamin that your body needs for metabolism, brain function, and making red blood cells. It is b...
Vitamin B6 monograph & interactionsGamma-Aminobutyric Acid
Interacts with419 drugs
GABA is a calming chemical messenger (neurotransmitter) that your body makes on its own, and it is sold as a supplement for stress, anxiety, and sleep...
Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Cellulose, Hypromellose, Water, Purified, Magnesium Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
GABA 500 mg by Bluebonnet Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Bluebonnet's GABA 500 mg contains vitamin B6 and GABA, both of which interact with medications.
The most serious concern is a moderate interaction: vitamin B6 may reduce the blood levels and effectiveness of seizure medications like phenytoin (Dilantin) and phenobarbital (Luminal) at high doses.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Vitamin B6 also has moderate interactions with blood pressure medications (antihypertensives) — it may add to their effects and lower your blood pressure further — and with amiodarone (Cordarone), a heart rhythm drug, where it might worsen sun sensitivity. At lower doses, vitamin B6 may interfere with levodopa (a Parkinson's medication) when taken alone, though this doesn't happen if you're also taking carbidopa.
GABA carries moderate interaction potential with blood pressure medications and minor potential with sedating drugs (CNS depressants like sleeping pills or anxiety medications) — though it's unclear how strong the sedative effect is in practice.
Altogether, these interactions span 425 individual medications. Before starting this product, check your exact prescriptions with the search tool on this page.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in GABA 500 mg interact with 425 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
2 of the 2 ingredients in GABA 500 mg interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid Vitamin B6
FosinoprilMonopril
How Fosinopril interacts with GABA 500 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B6Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Vitamin B6 + Fosinopril interactionGamma-aminobutyric AcidAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking GABA with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Gamma-aminobutyric Acid + Fosinopril interactionFosinopril, HydrochlorothiazideMonopril HCT
How Fosinopril, Hydrochlorothiazide interacts with GABA 500 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Gamma-aminobutyric AcidAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking GABA with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Gamma-aminobutyric Acid + Fosinopril, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionVitamin B6Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Vitamin B6 + Fosinopril, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionFosphenytoinCerebyx
How Fosphenytoin interacts with GABA 500 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B6Phenytoin (dilantin) Moderate
Interaction Summary
High doses of vitamin B6 may reduce the levels and clinical effects of phenytoin.
Read the full Vitamin B6 + Fosphenytoin interactionGamma-aminobutyric AcidCns Depressants Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, GABA might have additive sedative effects when used in conjunction with CNS depressants.
Read the full Gamma-aminobutyric Acid + Fosphenytoin interactionFosphenytoin SodiumSesquient
How Fosphenytoin Sodium interacts with GABA 500 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B6Phenytoin (dilantin) Moderate
Interaction Summary
High doses of vitamin B6 may reduce the levels and clinical effects of phenytoin.
Read the full Vitamin B6 + Fosphenytoin Sodium interactionGamma-aminobutyric AcidCns Depressants Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, GABA might have additive sedative effects when used in conjunction with CNS depressants.
Read the full Gamma-aminobutyric Acid + Fosphenytoin Sodium interactionFurosemideLasix
How Furosemide interacts with GABA 500 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Gamma-aminobutyric AcidAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking GABA with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Gamma-aminobutyric Acid + Furosemide interactionVitamin B6Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Vitamin B6 + Furosemide interactionGuanabenz AcetateWytensin
How Guanabenz Acetate interacts with GABA 500 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B6Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Vitamin B6 + Guanabenz Acetate interactionGamma-aminobutyric AcidAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking GABA with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Gamma-aminobutyric Acid + Guanabenz Acetate interactionGuanadrel SulfateHylorel
How Guanadrel Sulfate interacts with GABA 500 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Gamma-aminobutyric AcidAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking GABA with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Gamma-aminobutyric Acid + Guanadrel Sulfate interactionVitamin B6Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Vitamin B6 + Guanadrel Sulfate interactionGuanethidine MonosulfateIsimil, Ismelin
How Guanethidine Monosulfate interacts with GABA 500 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B6Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Vitamin B6 + Guanethidine Monosulfate interactionGamma-aminobutyric AcidAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking GABA with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Gamma-aminobutyric Acid + Guanethidine Monosulfate interactionGuanethidine, HydrochlorothiazideEsimil
How Guanethidine, Hydrochlorothiazide interacts with GABA 500 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Gamma-aminobutyric AcidAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking GABA with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Gamma-aminobutyric Acid + Guanethidine, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionVitamin B6Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Vitamin B6 + Guanethidine, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionGuanfacineTenex
How Guanfacine interacts with GABA 500 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B6Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Vitamin B6 + Guanfacine interactionGamma-aminobutyric AcidAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking GABA with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Gamma-aminobutyric Acid + Guanfacine interactionHydralazineApresoline, Apresoline Injection, Dralzine, Hydralazine, Hylazin
How Hydralazine interacts with GABA 500 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Gamma-aminobutyric AcidAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking GABA with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Gamma-aminobutyric Acid + Hydralazine interactionVitamin B6Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Vitamin B6 + Hydralazine interactionHydralazine, HydrochlorothiazideApresazide, Apresoline-Esidrix
How Hydralazine, Hydrochlorothiazide interacts with GABA 500 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B6Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Vitamin B6 + Hydralazine, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionGamma-aminobutyric AcidAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking GABA with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Gamma-aminobutyric Acid + Hydralazine, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionHydralazine, Hydrochlorothiazide, ReserpineSer-Ap-Es, Unipres, Uniserp
How Hydralazine, Hydrochlorothiazide, Reserpine interacts with GABA 500 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Gamma-aminobutyric AcidAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking GABA with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Gamma-aminobutyric Acid + Hydralazine, Hydrochlorothiazide, Reserpine interactionVitamin B6Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Vitamin B6 + Hydralazine, Hydrochlorothiazide, Reserpine interactionHydralazine, ReserpineSerpasil-Apresoline1, Serpasil-Apresoline2
How Hydralazine, Reserpine interacts with GABA 500 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B6Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Vitamin B6 + Hydralazine, Reserpine interactionGamma-aminobutyric AcidAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking GABA with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Gamma-aminobutyric Acid + Hydralazine, Reserpine interactionHydrochlorothiazideAquazide, Aquazide H, Esidrix, HCTZ, Hydro, Hydro-D +3 more
How Hydrochlorothiazide interacts with GABA 500 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Gamma-aminobutyric AcidAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking GABA with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Gamma-aminobutyric Acid + Hydrochlorothiazide interactionVitamin B6Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Vitamin B6 + Hydrochlorothiazide interactionHydrochlorothiazide, IrbesartanAvalide
How Hydrochlorothiazide, Irbesartan interacts with GABA 500 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B6Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Vitamin B6 + Hydrochlorothiazide, Irbesartan interactionGamma-aminobutyric AcidAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking GABA with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Gamma-aminobutyric Acid + Hydrochlorothiazide, Irbesartan interactionHydrochlorothiazide, LabetalolTrandate HCT
How Hydrochlorothiazide, Labetalol interacts with GABA 500 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Gamma-aminobutyric AcidAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking GABA with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Gamma-aminobutyric Acid + Hydrochlorothiazide, Labetalol interactionVitamin B6Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Vitamin B6 + Hydrochlorothiazide, Labetalol interactionHydrochlorothiazide, LisinoprilPrinzide, Zestoretic
How Hydrochlorothiazide, Lisinopril interacts with GABA 500 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B6Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Vitamin B6 + Hydrochlorothiazide, Lisinopril interactionGamma-aminobutyric AcidAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking GABA with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Gamma-aminobutyric Acid + Hydrochlorothiazide, Lisinopril interactionHydrochlorothiazide, Losartan PotassiumHyzaar
How Hydrochlorothiazide, Losartan Potassium interacts with GABA 500 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Gamma-aminobutyric AcidAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking GABA with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Gamma-aminobutyric Acid + Hydrochlorothiazide, Losartan Potassium interactionVitamin B6Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Vitamin B6 + Hydrochlorothiazide, Losartan Potassium interactionHydrochlorothiazide, MethyldopaAldoril 15, Aldoril 25, Aldoril D30, Methazide
How Hydrochlorothiazide, Methyldopa interacts with GABA 500 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B6Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Vitamin B6 + Hydrochlorothiazide, Methyldopa interactionGamma-aminobutyric AcidAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking GABA with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Gamma-aminobutyric Acid + Hydrochlorothiazide, Methyldopa interactionHydrochlorothiazide, MetoprololLopressor HCT
How Hydrochlorothiazide, Metoprolol interacts with GABA 500 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Gamma-aminobutyric AcidAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking GABA with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Gamma-aminobutyric Acid + Hydrochlorothiazide, Metoprolol interactionVitamin B6Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Vitamin B6 + Hydrochlorothiazide, Metoprolol interactionHydrochlorothiazide, MoexiprilUniretic
How Hydrochlorothiazide, Moexipril interacts with GABA 500 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B6Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Vitamin B6 + Hydrochlorothiazide, Moexipril interactionGamma-aminobutyric AcidAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking GABA with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Gamma-aminobutyric Acid + Hydrochlorothiazide, Moexipril interactionHydrochlorothiazide, PindololViskazide
How Hydrochlorothiazide, Pindolol interacts with GABA 500 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Gamma-aminobutyric AcidAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking GABA with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Gamma-aminobutyric Acid + Hydrochlorothiazide, Pindolol interactionVitamin B6Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Vitamin B6 + Hydrochlorothiazide, Pindolol interactionHydrochlorothiazide, PropranololInderide
How Hydrochlorothiazide, Propranolol interacts with GABA 500 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B6Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Vitamin B6 + Hydrochlorothiazide, Propranolol interactionGamma-aminobutyric AcidAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking GABA with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Gamma-aminobutyric Acid + Hydrochlorothiazide, Propranolol interactionHydrochlorothiazide, QuinaprilAccuretic
How Hydrochlorothiazide, Quinapril interacts with GABA 500 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Gamma-aminobutyric AcidAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking GABA with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Gamma-aminobutyric Acid + Hydrochlorothiazide, Quinapril interactionVitamin B6Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Vitamin B6 + Hydrochlorothiazide, Quinapril interactionHydrochlorothiazide, ReserpineHydropres, Serpasil-Esidrix, Serpasil-Esidrix #1, Serpasil-Esidrix #2
How Hydrochlorothiazide, Reserpine interacts with GABA 500 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B6Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Vitamin B6 + Hydrochlorothiazide, Reserpine interactionGamma-aminobutyric AcidAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking GABA with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Gamma-aminobutyric Acid + Hydrochlorothiazide, Reserpine interactionHydrochlorothiazide, SpironolactoneAldactazide, Aldactide 25, Aldactide 50, Spirozine
How Hydrochlorothiazide, Spironolactone interacts with GABA 500 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Gamma-aminobutyric AcidAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking GABA with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Gamma-aminobutyric Acid + Hydrochlorothiazide, Spironolactone interactionVitamin B6Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Vitamin B6 + Hydrochlorothiazide, Spironolactone interactionHydrochlorothiazide, TimololTimolide
How Hydrochlorothiazide, Timolol interacts with GABA 500 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B6Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Vitamin B6 + Hydrochlorothiazide, Timolol interactionGamma-aminobutyric AcidAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking GABA with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Gamma-aminobutyric Acid + Hydrochlorothiazide, Timolol interactionHydrochlorothiazide, TriamtereneDyazide, Maxzide, Maxzide-25, Triamzide, Triazide
How Hydrochlorothiazide, Triamterene interacts with GABA 500 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Gamma-aminobutyric AcidAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking GABA with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Gamma-aminobutyric Acid + Hydrochlorothiazide, Triamterene interactionVitamin B6Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Vitamin B6 + Hydrochlorothiazide, Triamterene interactionHydrochlorothiazide, ValsartanDiovan HCT
How Hydrochlorothiazide, Valsartan interacts with GABA 500 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B6Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Vitamin B6 + Hydrochlorothiazide, Valsartan interactionGamma-aminobutyric AcidAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking GABA with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Gamma-aminobutyric Acid + Hydrochlorothiazide, Valsartan interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in GABA 500 mg 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.
Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid
Antihypertensive Drugs
Theoretically, taking GABA with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Some clinical research shows that GABA can decrease blood pressure in patients with hypertension.
Cns Depressants
Theoretically, GABA might have additive sedative effects when used in conjunction with CNS depressants. However, it is unclear if this concern is clinically relevant.
Endogenous GABA has well-established relaxant effects and GABA(A) receptors have an established physiological role in sleep. However, the effects of GABA supplements are unclear, as it is unknown whether exogenous GABA crosses the blood-brain barrier. Although there have been limited reports of drowsiness or tiredness with GABA supplements, these effects have not been widely reported in clinical studies. Additionally, intravenous GABA 0.1-1 mg/kg has been shown to induce anxiety in a dose-dependent manner.
Vitamin B6
Amiodarone (Cordarone)
Theoretically, vitamin B6 might increase the photosensitivity caused by amiodarone.
Despite initial case reports suggesting that pyridoxine may have a protective effect against amiodarone-induced photosensitivity, preliminary clinical research suggests that pyridoxine may actually exacerbate this adverse effect.
Antihypertensive Drugs
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Research in hypertensive rats shows that vitamin B6 can decrease systolic blood pressure. Similarly, clinical research in patients with hypertension shows that taking high doses of vitamin B6 may reduce systolic and diastolic blood pressure, possibly by reducing plasma levels of epinephrine and norepinephrine.
Phenobarbital (Luminal)
High doses of vitamin B6 may reduce the levels and clinical effects of phenobarbital.
Preliminary clinical evidence suggests that vitamin B6 200 mg daily can reduce plasma levels of phenobarbital, possibly by increasing metabolism. It is not known whether lower doses have any effect. Advise people taking phenobarbital to avoid high doses of vitamin B6.
Phenytoin (Dilantin)
High doses of vitamin B6 may reduce the levels and clinical effects of phenytoin.
Preliminary clinical evidence suggests that vitamin B6 200 mg daily can reduce plasma levels of phenytoin, possibly by increasing metabolism. It is not known whether lower doses have any effect. Advise people taking phenytoin to avoid high doses of vitamin B6.
Levodopa
Vitamin B6 may increase the metabolism of levodopa when taken alone, but not when taken in conjunction with carbidopa.
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) enhances the metabolism of levodopa, reducing its clinical effects. However, this interaction does not occur when carbidopa is used concurrently with levodopa (Sinemet). Therefore, it is not likely to be a problem in most people.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for GABA 500 mg, from the product label.
Bluebonnet
- Name
- Bluebonnet Nutrition Corporation
- Street Address
- 12915 Dairy Ashford
- City
- Sugar Land
- State
- Texas
- ZipCode
- 77478
- Web Address
- www.bluebonnetnutrition.com
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Vitamin B6
Interacts with 210 drugsVitamin B6 (pyridoxine) is an essential water-soluble vitamin that your body needs for metabolism, brain function, and making red blood cells. It is best known for helping with pregnancy-rel...
Read the full Vitamin B6 monograph → Herb & supplement monographGamma-aminobutyric Acid (gaba)
Interacts with 419 drugsGABA is a calming chemical messenger (neurotransmitter) that your body makes on its own, and it is sold as a supplement for stress, anxiety, and sleep. The science behind oral GABA supplemen...
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GABA 500 mg'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.
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The 44 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.
Vitamin B6 32 references
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Gamma-aminobutyric Acid (gaba) 12 references
- Cavagnini F, Invitti C, Pinto M, et al. Effect of acute and repeated administration of gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA) on growth hormone and prolactin secretion in man. Acta Endocrinol (Copenh) 1980;93:149-54.
- Nurnberger JI Jr, Berrettini WH, Simmons-Alling S, et al. Intravenous GABA administration is anxiogenic in man. Psychiatry Res 1986;19:113-7. PubMed
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- Inoue K, Shirai T, Ochiai H, et al. Blood-pressure-lowering effect of a novel fermented milk containing gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in mild hypertensives. Eur J Clin Nutr 2003;57:490-95.
- ELLIOTT, K. A. and JASPER, H. H. Gammaaminobutyric acid. Physiol Rev. 1959;39(2):383-406.
- Winsky-Sommerer, R. Role of GABAA receptors in the physiology and pharmacology of sleep. Eur.J.Neurosci. 2009;29(9):1779-1794.
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- Loeb, C., Marinari, U. M., Benassi, E., Besio, G., Cottalasso, D., Cupello, A., Maffini, M., Mainardi, P., Pronzato, M. A., and Scotto, P. A. Phosphatidylserine increases in vivo the synaptosomal uptake of exogenous GABA in rats. Exp.Neurol. 1988;99(2):4 PubMed
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- de Bie TH, Witkamp RF, Balvers MG, Jongsma MA. Effects of ?-aminobutyric acid supplementation on glucose control in adults with prediabetes: A double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial. Am J Clin Nutr 2023;118(3):708-719. PubMed
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