Garcinia Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Herbal Terra
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Garcinia 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
Garcinia is a dietary supplement by Herbal Terra with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for weight loss, appetite suppression, curbing sugar and carb cravings.Based on those ingredients, 704 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are certified organic Garcinia (Garcinia indica) dried fruit 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 Garcinia by Herbal Terra
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
Herbal Terra Garcinia is a single-ingredient liquid extract made from certified organic garcinia (Garcinia indica) dried fruit. The active compound is hydroxycitric acid (HCA), which is the ingredient responsible for garcinia's reported effects on metabolism and weight.
The only other ingredient listed is menstruum, a liquid used in the extraction process.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The evidence we hold on garcinia doesn't establish that it works. Across the claims studied — athletic performance, fatty liver disease, high cholesterol, and weight — the ratings are all insufficient reliable evidence to rate, meaning the research either isn't there yet or doesn't support a clear conclusion.
If you're considering garcinia for any of these reasons, it's worth discussing with your doctor what the current science actually shows.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Garcinia is generally well tolerated short-term in studies, but caution is warranted because rare reports of liver injury exist. The most common side effects in trials are diarrhea, stomach discomfort, headache, and nausea.
Serious adverse effects are rare but have been reported: liver damage and liver failure in some cases, and isolated reports of mania (especially in people with bipolar disorder), pancreatitis, and a very rare case of severe heart muscle inflammation. Because there isn't enough safety data, avoid garcinia during pregnancy and while breastfeeding — talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it's right for you in these situations.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before taking Herbal Terra Garcinia, double-check with your doctor or pharmacist if you take serotonergic drugs (antidepressants and other mood-altering medications), blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs, medications for high blood sugar, or any other drugs that affect the liver. All carry Moderate interaction risks.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
Garcinia may appeal to people looking for a weight or metabolism support, but the evidence for it isn't established in the data we hold. More importantly, it carries documented interaction risks with common medications — especially antidepressants, blood thinners, diabetes drugs, and other drugs that stress the liver — and rare but serious side effects including liver damage and mania.
Check your medications with the tool on this page and talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist before you start.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Sep 25, 2020.
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 Garcinia, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Herbal Terra |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 7429523496450 |
| Net contents | 4 Fluid Ounce(s); 120 mL |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Sep 25, 2020 |
| DSLD ID | 233771 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Liquid |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Organic, Gluten Free, Sugar Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Garcinia by Herbal Terra, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| certified organic Garcinia (Garcinia indica) dried fruit liquid extract | 970 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Menstruum
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Formulation
Origin of plant material: India.
Manufactured in the USA in an FDA registered facility
Sugar free
Dried herb/menstruum ratio: 1:3 Expertly extracted Laboratory tested 330 mg/1 mL Premium product Super concentrated liquid herbal extract
Non GMO
No artificial ingredients, GMO, gluten, color additives, fillers, preservatives or binders. Natural Gluten Free
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Direction Shake well before use. Adults take up to 30 drops (1 mL, one full squeeze of the dropper bulb) in 3-4 fl. oz of juice or water up to 4 times a day. We recommend to seek expert medical advice before taking this or any other herbal supplements.
FDA Disclaimer Statement
Notice This product has not been evaluated by the FDA and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Precautions
Caution May have contraindications.
Do not use if you are allergic to any ingredients.
Consult a physician before using during pregnancy, if nursing, or if you are on any medications.
Keep out of the reach of children.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry, dark place.
Formula
Garcinia indica
FDA Statement of Identity
Herbal Supplement
Seals/Symbols
Made in USA Made in an FDA registered facility Natural Gluten Free
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Garcinia by Herbal Terra label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Garcinia by Herbal Terra
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container120 Amounts shown are per serving.
Certified organic Garcinia (Garcinia indica) dried fruit liquid extract
Interacts with704 drugs
Garcinia is a tropical fruit whose rind contains hydroxycitric acid (HCA), widely marketed for weight loss and appetite control. The scientific eviden...
Certified organic Garcinia (Garcinia indica) dried fruit liquid extract monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Menstruum. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Garcinia by Herbal Terra Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Herbal Terra Garcinia, a single-ingredient liquid extract, interacts with multiple drug types through its hydroxycitric acid content.
The most serious documented concern is serotonin syndrome (a potentially dangerous buildup of serotonin in your brain) when combined with serotonergic drugs like certain antidepressants — one patient taking escitalopram developed this after adding garcinia extract.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Garcinia also carries Moderate-severity risks with blood thinners (anticoagulants and antiplatelet drugs), because the extract may increase bleeding risk. It theoretically poses the same level of concern with drugs for high blood sugar (antidiabetes medications), raising the risk of dangerously low blood sugar (hypoglycemia).
Additionally, because garcinia has been linked to rare liver injury, combining it with other drugs that can damage the liver increases that theoretical risk.
Because garcinia's active ingredient affects so many drug pathways, it's important to check your exact medications before starting. Altogether, these interactions span 705 individual medications.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Garcinia interact with 704 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in Garcinia interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. certified organic Garcinia (Garcinia indica) dried fruit liquid extract
AmiodaroneCordarone, Pacerone
How Amiodarone interacts with Garcinia — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic Garcinia (garcinia Indica) Dried Fruit Liquid ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use with other potentially hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of developing liver damage.
Read the full Certified Organic Garcinia (garcinia Indica) Dried Fruit Liquid Extract + Amiodarone interactionAmitriptylineElavil
How Amitriptyline interacts with Garcinia — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic Garcinia (garcinia Indica) Dried Fruit Liquid ExtractSerotonergic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, combining garcinia with other serotonergic drugs might increase the risk of serotonergic side effects, including serotonin syndrome.
Read the full Certified Organic Garcinia (garcinia Indica) Dried Fruit Liquid Extract + Amitriptyline interactionAmitriptyline, ChlordiazepoxideLimbitrol DS
How Amitriptyline, Chlordiazepoxide interacts with Garcinia — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic Garcinia (garcinia Indica) Dried Fruit Liquid ExtractSerotonergic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, combining garcinia with other serotonergic drugs might increase the risk of serotonergic side effects, including serotonin syndrome.
Read the full Certified Organic Garcinia (garcinia Indica) Dried Fruit Liquid Extract + Amitriptyline, Chlordiazepoxide interactionAmitriptyline, PerphenazineEtrafon, Etrafon-A, Etrafon-Forte, Triavil
How Amitriptyline, Perphenazine interacts with Garcinia — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic Garcinia (garcinia Indica) Dried Fruit Liquid ExtractSerotonergic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, combining garcinia with other serotonergic drugs might increase the risk of serotonergic side effects, including serotonin syndrome.
Read the full Certified Organic Garcinia (garcinia Indica) Dried Fruit Liquid Extract + Amitriptyline, Perphenazine interactionAmoxapineAsendin
How Amoxapine interacts with Garcinia — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic Garcinia (garcinia Indica) Dried Fruit Liquid ExtractSerotonergic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, combining garcinia with other serotonergic drugs might increase the risk of serotonergic side effects, including serotonin syndrome.
Read the full Certified Organic Garcinia (garcinia Indica) Dried Fruit Liquid Extract + Amoxapine interactionAmoxicillinAmix, Amoram, Amoxident, Amoxil Capsules, Amoxil Injection, Galenamox +3 more
How Amoxicillin interacts with Garcinia — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic Garcinia (garcinia Indica) Dried Fruit Liquid ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use with other potentially hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of developing liver damage.
Read the full Certified Organic Garcinia (garcinia Indica) Dried Fruit Liquid Extract + Amoxicillin interactionAmoxicillin VeterinaryBiomox
How Amoxicillin Veterinary interacts with Garcinia — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic Garcinia (garcinia Indica) Dried Fruit Liquid ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use with other potentially hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of developing liver damage.
Read the full Certified Organic Garcinia (garcinia Indica) Dried Fruit Liquid Extract + Amoxicillin Veterinary interactionAmoxicillin, Clavulanate PotassiumAugmentin, Augmentin '125/31 SF', Augmentin '250/62 SF', Augmentin XR, Augmentin-Duo 400/57, Clavulin
How Amoxicillin, Clavulanate Potassium interacts with Garcinia — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic Garcinia (garcinia Indica) Dried Fruit Liquid ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use with other potentially hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of developing liver damage.
Read the full Certified Organic Garcinia (garcinia Indica) Dried Fruit Liquid Extract + Amoxicillin, Clavulanate Potassium interactionAmoxicillin, Omeprazole Magnesium, RifabutinTalicia
How Amoxicillin, Omeprazole Magnesium, Rifabutin interacts with Garcinia — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic Garcinia (garcinia Indica) Dried Fruit Liquid ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use with other potentially hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of developing liver damage.
Read the full Certified Organic Garcinia (garcinia Indica) Dried Fruit Liquid Extract + Amoxicillin, Omeprazole Magnesium, Rifabutin interactionAmphetamine Aspartate, Amphetamine Sulfate, Dextroamphetamine Saccharate, Dextroamphetamine SulfateAdderall, Adderall XR
How Amphetamine Aspartate, Amphetamine Sulfate, Dextroamphetamine Saccharate, Dextroamphetamine Sulfate interacts with Garcinia — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic Garcinia (garcinia Indica) Dried Fruit Liquid ExtractSerotonergic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, combining garcinia with other serotonergic drugs might increase the risk of serotonergic side effects, including serotonin syndrome.
Read the full Certified Organic Garcinia (garcinia Indica) Dried Fruit Liquid Extract + Amphetamine Aspartate, Amphetamine Sulfate, Dextroamphetamine Saccharate, Dextroamphetamine Sulfate interactionAmphotericin, TetracyclineMysteclin-F
How Amphotericin, Tetracycline interacts with Garcinia — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic Garcinia (garcinia Indica) Dried Fruit Liquid ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use with other potentially hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of developing liver damage.
Read the full Certified Organic Garcinia (garcinia Indica) Dried Fruit Liquid Extract + Amphotericin, Tetracycline interactionAnacaulase-bcdbNexoBrid
How Anacaulase-bcdb interacts with Garcinia — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic Garcinia (garcinia Indica) Dried Fruit Liquid ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, hydroxycitric acid (HCA), the main active ingredient in garcinia, might increase the risk of bleeding when used with antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs.
Read the full Certified Organic Garcinia (garcinia Indica) Dried Fruit Liquid Extract + Anacaulase-bcdb interactionAnagrelideAgrylin
How Anagrelide interacts with Garcinia — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic Garcinia (garcinia Indica) Dried Fruit Liquid ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, hydroxycitric acid (HCA), the main active ingredient in garcinia, might increase the risk of bleeding when used with antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs.
Read the full Certified Organic Garcinia (garcinia Indica) Dried Fruit Liquid Extract + Anagrelide interactionAnidulafunginEraxis
How Anidulafungin interacts with Garcinia — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic Garcinia (garcinia Indica) Dried Fruit Liquid ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use with other potentially hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of developing liver damage.
Read the full Certified Organic Garcinia (garcinia Indica) Dried Fruit Liquid Extract + Anidulafungin interactionAnisindioneMiradon
How Anisindione interacts with Garcinia — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic Garcinia (garcinia Indica) Dried Fruit Liquid ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, hydroxycitric acid (HCA), the main active ingredient in garcinia, might increase the risk of bleeding when used with antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs.
Read the full Certified Organic Garcinia (garcinia Indica) Dried Fruit Liquid Extract + Anisindione interactionAntidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) InhibitorGlyxambi
How Antidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) Inhibitor interacts with Garcinia — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic Garcinia (garcinia Indica) Dried Fruit Liquid ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, hydroxycitric acid (HCA), the main active ingredient in garcinia, might have additive effects with antidiabetes drugs and increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Certified Organic Garcinia (garcinia Indica) Dried Fruit Liquid Extract + Antidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) Inhibitor interactionAntithrombin IiiThrombate III
How Antithrombin Iii interacts with Garcinia — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic Garcinia (garcinia Indica) Dried Fruit Liquid ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, hydroxycitric acid (HCA), the main active ingredient in garcinia, might increase the risk of bleeding when used with antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs.
Read the full Certified Organic Garcinia (garcinia Indica) Dried Fruit Liquid Extract + Antithrombin Iii interactionApixabanEliquis
How Apixaban interacts with Garcinia — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic Garcinia (garcinia Indica) Dried Fruit Liquid ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, hydroxycitric acid (HCA), the main active ingredient in garcinia, might increase the risk of bleeding when used with antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs.
Read the full Certified Organic Garcinia (garcinia Indica) Dried Fruit Liquid Extract + Apixaban interactionAprocitentanTryvio
How Aprocitentan interacts with Garcinia — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic Garcinia (garcinia Indica) Dried Fruit Liquid ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use with other potentially hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of developing liver damage.
Read the full Certified Organic Garcinia (garcinia Indica) Dried Fruit Liquid Extract + Aprocitentan interactionArgatrobanArgatroban
How Argatroban interacts with Garcinia — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic Garcinia (garcinia Indica) Dried Fruit Liquid ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, hydroxycitric acid (HCA), the main active ingredient in garcinia, might increase the risk of bleeding when used with antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs.
Read the full Certified Organic Garcinia (garcinia Indica) Dried Fruit Liquid Extract + Argatroban interactionAripiprazoleAbilify, Abilify Maintena, Abilify Mycite
How Aripiprazole interacts with Garcinia — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic Garcinia (garcinia Indica) Dried Fruit Liquid ExtractSerotonergic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, combining garcinia with other serotonergic drugs might increase the risk of serotonergic side effects, including serotonin syndrome.
Read the full Certified Organic Garcinia (garcinia Indica) Dried Fruit Liquid Extract + Aripiprazole interactionAripiprazole LauroxilAristada, Aristada Initio Kit
How Aripiprazole Lauroxil interacts with Garcinia — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic Garcinia (garcinia Indica) Dried Fruit Liquid ExtractSerotonergic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, combining garcinia with other serotonergic drugs might increase the risk of serotonergic side effects, including serotonin syndrome.
Read the full Certified Organic Garcinia (garcinia Indica) Dried Fruit Liquid Extract + Aripiprazole Lauroxil interactionAsparaginase Erwinia Chrysanthemi (recombinant)-rywnRylaze
How Asparaginase Erwinia Chrysanthemi (recombinant)-rywn interacts with Garcinia — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic Garcinia (garcinia Indica) Dried Fruit Liquid ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use with other potentially hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of developing liver damage.
Read the full Certified Organic Garcinia (garcinia Indica) Dried Fruit Liquid Extract + Asparaginase Erwinia Chrysanthemi (recombinant)-rywn interactionAspirinAngettes 75, ASA, Asaphen, Aspirin, Caprin, Cartia +8 more
How Aspirin interacts with Garcinia — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic Garcinia (garcinia Indica) Dried Fruit Liquid ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, hydroxycitric acid (HCA), the main active ingredient in garcinia, might increase the risk of bleeding when used with antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs.
Read the full Certified Organic Garcinia (garcinia Indica) Dried Fruit Liquid Extract + Aspirin interactionAspirin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium HydroxideAscriptin Codeine #3
How Aspirin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interacts with Garcinia — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic Garcinia (garcinia Indica) Dried Fruit Liquid ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, hydroxycitric acid (HCA), the main active ingredient in garcinia, might increase the risk of bleeding when used with antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs.
Read the full Certified Organic Garcinia (garcinia Indica) Dried Fruit Liquid Extract + Aspirin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionAspirin, ButalbitalAxotal
How Aspirin, Butalbital interacts with Garcinia — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic Garcinia (garcinia Indica) Dried Fruit Liquid ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, hydroxycitric acid (HCA), the main active ingredient in garcinia, might increase the risk of bleeding when used with antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs.
Read the full Certified Organic Garcinia (garcinia Indica) Dried Fruit Liquid Extract + Aspirin, Butalbital interactionAspirin, Butalbital, CaffeineFiorinal
How Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine interacts with Garcinia — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic Garcinia (garcinia Indica) Dried Fruit Liquid ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, hydroxycitric acid (HCA), the main active ingredient in garcinia, might increase the risk of bleeding when used with antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs.
Read the full Certified Organic Garcinia (garcinia Indica) Dried Fruit Liquid Extract + Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine interactionAspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine PhosphateFiorinal w/ Codeine
How Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine Phosphate interacts with Garcinia — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic Garcinia (garcinia Indica) Dried Fruit Liquid ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, hydroxycitric acid (HCA), the main active ingredient in garcinia, might increase the risk of bleeding when used with antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs.
Read the full Certified Organic Garcinia (garcinia Indica) Dried Fruit Liquid Extract + Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine Phosphate interactionAspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, PhenacetinMarnal
How Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, Phenacetin interacts with Garcinia — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic Garcinia (garcinia Indica) Dried Fruit Liquid ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, hydroxycitric acid (HCA), the main active ingredient in garcinia, might increase the risk of bleeding when used with antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs.
Read the full Certified Organic Garcinia (garcinia Indica) Dried Fruit Liquid Extract + Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, Phenacetin interactionAspirin, CaffeineAnacin
How Aspirin, Caffeine interacts with Garcinia — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic Garcinia (garcinia Indica) Dried Fruit Liquid ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, hydroxycitric acid (HCA), the main active ingredient in garcinia, might increase the risk of bleeding when used with antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs.
Read the full Certified Organic Garcinia (garcinia Indica) Dried Fruit Liquid Extract + Aspirin, Caffeine interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Garcinia 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.
certified organic Garcinia (Garcinia indica) dried fruit liquid extract
Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs
Theoretically, hydroxycitric acid (HCA), the main active ingredient in garcinia, might increase the risk of bleeding when used with antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs.
HCA inhibits platelet aggregation in vitro. The inhibitory effect seems to be greater in platelets extracted from diabetic subjects than non-diabetic subjects.
Antidiabetes Drugs
Theoretically, hydroxycitric acid (HCA), the main active ingredient in garcinia, might have additive effects with antidiabetes drugs and increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
HCA reduces fasting and postprandial blood glucose levels in animal models, theoretically by delaying glucose absorption. This effect has not been reported in humans.
Hepatotoxic Drugs
Theoretically, concomitant use with other potentially hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of developing liver damage.
There have been reports of acute hepatitis with elevated liver enzymes associated with garcinia, when taken alone or in combination with other ingredients. Case reports collected from the Drug Induced Liver Injury Network suggest this risk may be greater in people who carry the HLA B*35:01 allele.
Serotonergic Drugs
Theoretically, combining garcinia with other serotonergic drugs might increase the risk of serotonergic side effects, including serotonin syndrome.
In one report, a patient experienced serotonin syndrome after taking garcinia extract (60% hydroxycitric acid) 1000 mg daily in combination with escitalopram 20 mg, which had been taken for a year. The patient was switched to sertraline 50 mg daily and again experienced serotonin syndrome.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Garcinia, from the product label.
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Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
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Garcinia'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 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.
Garcinia 44 references
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