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GABA 500 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Bluebonnet

Capsule Category: Other Combinations
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

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.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of GABA 500 mg by Bluebonnet

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 2 of its 2 active ingredients.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

Bluebonnet GABA 500 mg contains 2 active ingredients: Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid (GABA) and Vitamin B6. GABA is a natural brain chemical that acts as a calming messenger in your nervous system.

Vitamin B6 (also called pyridoxine) is an essential nutrient your body needs for brain function, immune health, and protein metabolism. The capsule also contains inactive ingredients — cellulose, hypromellose, purified water, and magnesium stearate — which are standard fillers and binders.

Does it work?

Moderate evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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Moderate

Some clinical evidence supports this product's ingredients for its stated purpose, but it isn't conclusive.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: mood and stress relief support.
  • We looked for evidence on: Anxiety, Depression, Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Psychological well-being, Premenstrual syndrome (PMS), Menopausal symptoms — and 4 related terms.
  • The strongest evidence on file: Vitamin B6 is rated "Possibly Effective" for Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Gamma-aminobutyric Acid (gaba) is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Anxiety, Depression, Insomnia, Menopausal symptoms, and more.

The evidence for GABA's effectiveness in this product is not established in our data. Bluebonnet lists it for anxiety, ADHD, athletic performance, cerebral palsy, and chronic bronchitis, but our data shows insufficient reliable evidence to rate it for any of these uses.

Vitamin B6 is effective for certain conditions — sideroblastic anemia and vitamin B6 deficiency — and likely effective for high homocysteine levels (a heart risk factor). It's also possibly effective for pregnancy-related nausea and vomiting, though only under a doctor's guidance.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Vitamin B6 Gamma-aminobutyric Acid (gaba)

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 2 of the 2 matched ingredients.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 2 of 2.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 2 of 2.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Vitamin B6 is well tolerated at normal dietary amounts and standard supplement doses, but safety concerns emerge at high doses taken over time. High doses can damage nerves (a condition called sensory neuropathy), especially at doses over 1,000 mg daily or with cumulative intake of 1,000 grams or more, though nerve damage can occur even at lower levels.

Common side effects from vitamin B6 include headache, nausea, abdominal pain, and loss of appetite. GABA appears generally well tolerated when taken by mouth in the short term, but long-term safety hasn't been well studied.

Common side effects may include drowsiness, nausea, gastric upset, minor throat burning, and muscle weakness. The safety data for GABA in pregnancy and breastfeeding is insufficient — there isn't enough information to know if it's safe, so talk with your doctor or pharmacist before using it during pregnancy or while nursing.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Vitamin B6 Gamma-aminobutyric Acid (gaba)

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 2 of the 2 matched ingredients can interact with medications — Gamma-aminobutyric Acid (gaba), Vitamin B6.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: Parkinson's medications.
  • For scale: 425 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Before starting this product, check if you take any blood pressure medications — both ingredients may lower your pressure further. If you take the seizure medications phenytoin (Dilantin) or phenobarbital (Luminal), the vitamin B6 in this product can reduce how well they work, so discuss it with your prescriber first.

Also check for amiodarone (a heart rhythm drug) — vitamin B6 may worsen sun sensitivity — and levodopa without carbidopa (for Parkinson's disease). Finally, if you take CNS depressants (drugs that cause drowsiness), GABA might add to that effect.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence for its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

This product pairs GABA with vitamin B6. If you take blood pressure medications, seizure drugs (phenytoin or phenobarbital), amiodarone, levodopa without carbidopa, or drugs that make you drowsy, check your exact medications with our tool before you start.

Talk with your pharmacist about whether either ingredient is right for you, especially if you're pregnant, nursing, or take any regular medication.

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

Assessment coverage: 2 of 2 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Sep 25, 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

At a glance

General information

Key facts about GABA 500 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand Bluebonnet
Barcode (UPC) 743715000964
Net contents 120 Vegetable Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Sep 25, 2024
DSLD ID 317135
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), No Allergies
From the label
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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

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
120
UPC/BARCODE
743715000964
IngredientAmount% DV
Vitamin B65 mg294%
Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid500 mg--

Other ingredients: Cellulose, Hypromellose, Water, Purified, Magnesium Stearate

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Label statements
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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 #K0000700

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.

V Vegan

Made with non GMO ingredients Gluten free Soy free

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 V 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.

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.

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GABA 500 mg by Bluebonnet label

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What’s inside

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 container120 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 with
210 drugs
5 mg per serving Form: Pyridoxal 5-Phosphate

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 & interactions

Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid

Interacts with
419 drugs
500 mg per serving

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 & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Cellulose, Hypromellose, Water, Purified, Magnesium Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

GABA 500 mg by Bluebonnet Drug Interactions

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425Drugs
205 Moderate 220 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each 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 Acid2 drug types · 419 drugs

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.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
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.

Likelihood Unlikely Evidence D

Vitamin B65 drug types · 210 drugs

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.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
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.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
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.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
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.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
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.

Likelihood Unlikely Evidence D
The maker

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
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

GABA 500 mg by Bluebonnet: Common Questions

Does GABA 500 mg by Bluebonnet interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, GABA 500 mg has a known interaction with 425 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
GABA 500 mg contains 2 active ingredients, and an interaction can come from any of them. We check every ingredient, combine the results into one list per medication, and show which ingredient and mechanism is responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Is vitamin B6 in this product safe?
Vitamin B6 is well tolerated at normal amounts, but this product contains 500 mg — a relatively high dose. High doses over time can damage nerves, especially above 1,000 mg daily. Common side effects are nausea, headache, and abdominal pain. If you're considering long-term use, talk with your pharmacist about whether this dose is right for you.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
Vitamin B6 is sometimes used for morning sickness under a doctor's guidance, but there isn't enough safety data on GABA in pregnancy and breastfeeding. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice before using this product during pregnancy or while nursing.
Does GABA actually work for anxiety?
Our data shows insufficient reliable evidence to rate GABA for anxiety. While GABA is a natural calming chemical in your brain, it's unclear whether taking it as a supplement delivers the same effect. The evidence just isn't established yet.
What is GABA and what does it do in my body?
GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) is a chemical messenger in your brain that has relaxing and calming effects. It helps quiet overactive nerves. The idea behind the supplement is to boost these natural calming signals, though how well the supplement version works isn't well proven.
Is this product safe to take long-term?
Vitamin B6 safety becomes a concern with long-term high-dose use because of nerve damage risk. GABA's long-term safety hasn't been well studied. If you're thinking of using this regularly, check in with your pharmacist about what the data supports and what dose makes sense for you.
What are the most common side effects I might notice?
From vitamin B6, you might experience headache, nausea, abdominal pain, heartburn, or loss of appetite. From GABA, drowsiness, nausea, gastric upset, muscle weakness, and minor throat burning have been reported. Most people tolerate it, but if you have bothersome symptoms, let your pharmacist know.

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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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See these in context on the Vitamin B6 monograph →

Gamma-aminobutyric Acid (gaba) 12 references
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