Garcinia Cambogia 1000 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Garcinia Cambogia 1000 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
Garcinia Cambogia 1000 mg is a dietary supplement by Basic Vitamins 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 Garcinia cambogia. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Garcinia Cambogia 1000 mg by Basic Vitamins
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
Garcinia Cambogia 1000 mg is a single-ingredient supplement containing garcinia cambogia, a tropical fruit extract. The active compound is hydroxycitric acid (HCA), which is thought to work on metabolism and blood sugar control.
The capsule also contains inactive ingredients — gelatin, cellulose, magnesium stearate, and silicon dioxide — which are binders and fillers that help form and stabilize the capsule.
Does it work?
Not established
The evidence for garcinia cambogia isn't established in the data we hold. For athletic performance, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, high cholesterol levels, and weight loss, we have insufficient reliable evidence to rate whether this supplement actually works.
That doesn't mean it doesn't; it means the clinical trials aren't solid enough to say either way.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Garcinia is generally well tolerated in the short term, but we need to flag some concerns. The most common side effects are diarrhea, stomach discomfort, headache, and nausea.
Rare but serious side effects include liver injury and liver failure, as well as unusual cases of mania and pancreatitis. There's also one case report of a woman who developed severe heart inflammation after 2.5 weeks of garcinia use.
We don't have enough safety data to recommend garcinia during pregnancy or breastfeeding. If you're pregnant or nursing, talk with your pharmacist or doctor before taking it.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Check your exact medications against these: serotonergic drugs like antidepressants (SSRIs, SNRIs), blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs, antidiabetes medications, and any drugs known to be hard on the liver. All carry Moderate severity interactions with garcinia.
Use the medication checker on this page with your full list before you buy.
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.
Garcinia cambogia may appeal to you if you're looking for a weight-loss or metabolism supplement, but the evidence for it isn't strong. More importantly, it interacts with several common medications — especially antidepressants, blood thinners, and diabetes drugs — so check with us before you start.
The rare risk of liver injury and heart problems is also worth keeping in mind. Talk to your pharmacist if you have liver disease, heart concerns, or you're on any regular medication.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jun 24, 2019.
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 Cambogia 1000 mg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Basic Vitamins |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 307610011182 |
| Net contents | 90 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jun 24, 2019 |
| DSLD ID | 204053 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Garcinia Cambogia 1000 mg by Basic Vitamins, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Garcinia cambogia | 1000 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Gelatin, Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide
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Precautions
Warning: Not intended for use by pregnant or nursing women. If you are taking any medications or have any medical conditions, consult your doctor before use.
Discontinue use and consult your doctor if any adverse reactions occur.
Keep out of the reach of children.
Do not use if inner seal is missing or broken.
Storage
Keep product cool, dry and away from direct light.
General Statements
Basic's
Supports weight management High quality basics
Formula
Garcinia cambogia 60% HCA 1000mg per serving
Formulation
Gluten free
Contains no: Yeast, sugar, gluten, peanuts, wheat, corn, soy, dairy products, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts.
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: For adults, as a dietary supplement, take 2 capsules 1-2 times daily 30 minutes before meals with an 8oz glass of water.
FDA Disclaimer Statement
This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
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Garcinia Cambogia 1000 mg by Basic Vitamins label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Garcinia Cambogia 1000 mg by Basic Vitamins
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size2 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container45 Amounts shown are per serving.
Garcinia cambogia
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...
Garcinia cambogia monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin, Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Garcinia Cambogia 1000 mg by Basic Vitamins Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Garcinia Cambogia 1000 mg by Basic Vitamins does interact with several types of medications, so it's worth checking before you start.
The most serious concern is with serotonergic drugs — antidepressants and similar medications that work on serotonin. There's a case report of someone taking garcinia with escitalopram (an SSRI antidepressant) who developed serotonin syndrome, a potentially dangerous condition with agitation, confusion, and rapid heart rate.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
You'll also want to be careful if you take blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs like warfarin or aspirin. The main active ingredient in garcinia, hydroxycitric acid, may thin the blood further and raise your bleeding risk.
Additionally, garcinia may lower blood sugar, so if you're on diabetes medications, there's a theoretical risk of your blood sugar dropping too low. Finally, because garcinia has been linked to rare cases of liver injury, combining it with other drugs that stress the liver could be a concern.
Altogether, these interactions span 687 individual medications. Run your exact medications through the checker on this page before taking this product.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Garcinia Cambogia 1000 mg interact with 704 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in Garcinia Cambogia 1000 mg interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Garcinia cambogia
Aspirin, Caffeine, Codeine PhosphateAnacin w/ Codeine
How Aspirin, Caffeine, Codeine Phosphate interacts with Garcinia Cambogia 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Garcinia CambogiaAnticoagulant/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 Garcinia Cambogia + Aspirin, Caffeine, Codeine Phosphate interactionAspirin, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine BitartrateSynalgos DC
How Aspirin, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine Bitartrate interacts with Garcinia Cambogia 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Garcinia CambogiaAnticoagulant/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 Garcinia Cambogia + Aspirin, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine Bitartrate interactionAspirin, Caffeine, Dover's PwdAcedoval, Dovacet
How Aspirin, Caffeine, Dover's Pwd interacts with Garcinia Cambogia 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Garcinia CambogiaAnticoagulant/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 Garcinia Cambogia + Aspirin, Caffeine, Dover's Pwd interactionAspirin, Caffeine, HydrocodoneDamason-P
How Aspirin, Caffeine, Hydrocodone interacts with Garcinia Cambogia 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Garcinia CambogiaAnticoagulant/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 Garcinia Cambogia + Aspirin, Caffeine, Hydrocodone interactionAspirin, Caffeine, Isobutylallylbarbituric Acid, PhenacetinLanorinal
How Aspirin, Caffeine, Isobutylallylbarbituric Acid, Phenacetin interacts with Garcinia Cambogia 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Garcinia CambogiaAnticoagulant/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 Garcinia Cambogia + Aspirin, Caffeine, Isobutylallylbarbituric Acid, Phenacetin interactionAspirin, Caffeine, OrphenadrineInvagesic, Invagesic Forte, Norgesic, Norgesic Forte, Orphengesic, Orphengesic Forte
How Aspirin, Caffeine, Orphenadrine interacts with Garcinia Cambogia 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Garcinia CambogiaAnticoagulant/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 Garcinia Cambogia + Aspirin, Caffeine, Orphenadrine interactionAspirin, Caffeine, Phenacetin, PropoxypheneMargesic Comp. 65
How Aspirin, Caffeine, Phenacetin, Propoxyphene interacts with Garcinia Cambogia 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Garcinia CambogiaAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs, Hepatotoxic 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 Garcinia Cambogia + Aspirin, Caffeine, Phenacetin, Propoxyphene interactionAspirin, Calcium Carbonate, Magnesium Carbonate, Magnesium OxideBufferin
How Aspirin, Calcium Carbonate, Magnesium Carbonate, Magnesium Oxide interacts with Garcinia Cambogia 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Garcinia CambogiaAnticoagulant/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 Garcinia Cambogia + Aspirin, Calcium Carbonate, Magnesium Carbonate, Magnesium Oxide interactionAspirin, CarisoprodolSoma Compound
How Aspirin, Carisoprodol interacts with Garcinia Cambogia 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Garcinia CambogiaAnticoagulant/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 Garcinia Cambogia + Aspirin, Carisoprodol interactionAspirin, Carisoprodol, Codeine PhosphateSoma Compound w/ Codeine
How Aspirin, Carisoprodol, Codeine Phosphate interacts with Garcinia Cambogia 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Garcinia CambogiaAnticoagulant/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 Garcinia Cambogia + Aspirin, Carisoprodol, Codeine Phosphate interactionAspirin, Chlorpheniramine, PhenylpropanolamineAlka-Seltzer Plus Cold
How Aspirin, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with Garcinia Cambogia 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Garcinia CambogiaAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs, Serotonergic 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 Garcinia Cambogia + Aspirin, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interactionAspirin, Citric Acid, Sodium BicarbonateAlka-Seltzer Pain Reliever and Antacid
How Aspirin, Citric Acid, Sodium Bicarbonate interacts with Garcinia Cambogia 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Garcinia CambogiaAnticoagulant/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 Garcinia Cambogia + Aspirin, Citric Acid, Sodium Bicarbonate interactionAspirin, Codeine PhosphateAspirin w/ Codeine
How Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate interacts with Garcinia Cambogia 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Garcinia CambogiaAnticoagulant/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 Garcinia Cambogia + Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate interactionAspirin, Codeine Phosphate, MethocarbamolRobaxisal C
How Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Methocarbamol interacts with Garcinia Cambogia 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Garcinia CambogiaAnticoagulant/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 Garcinia Cambogia + Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Methocarbamol interactionAspirin, Codeine Phosphate, PhenobarbitalPhenaphen
How Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Phenobarbital interacts with Garcinia Cambogia 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Garcinia CambogiaAnticoagulant/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 Garcinia Cambogia + Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Phenobarbital interactionAspirin, Diphenhydramine, PhenylpropanolamineAlka Seltzer Plus Night Time Effervescent
How Aspirin, Diphenhydramine, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with Garcinia Cambogia 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Garcinia CambogiaAnticoagulant/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 Garcinia Cambogia + Aspirin, Diphenhydramine, Phenylpropanolamine interactionAspirin, DipyridamoleAggrenox, Asasantin Retard
How Aspirin, Dipyridamole interacts with Garcinia Cambogia 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Garcinia CambogiaAnticoagulant/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 Garcinia Cambogia + Aspirin, Dipyridamole interactionAspirin, Ethoheptazine, MeprobamateEquagesic
How Aspirin, Ethoheptazine, Meprobamate interacts with Garcinia Cambogia 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Garcinia CambogiaAnticoagulant/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 Garcinia Cambogia + Aspirin, Ethoheptazine, Meprobamate interactionAspirin, HydrocodoneAlor 5 500, Lortab ASA
How Aspirin, Hydrocodone interacts with Garcinia Cambogia 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Garcinia CambogiaAnticoagulant/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 Garcinia Cambogia + Aspirin, Hydrocodone interactionAspirin, MeprobamateMicrainin
How Aspirin, Meprobamate interacts with Garcinia Cambogia 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Garcinia CambogiaAnticoagulant/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 Garcinia Cambogia + Aspirin, Meprobamate interactionAspirin, MethocarbamolRobaxisal
How Aspirin, Methocarbamol interacts with Garcinia Cambogia 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Garcinia CambogiaAnticoagulant/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 Garcinia Cambogia + Aspirin, Methocarbamol interactionAspirin, OmeprazoleYosprala
How Aspirin, Omeprazole interacts with Garcinia Cambogia 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Garcinia CambogiaAnticoagulant/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 Garcinia Cambogia + Aspirin, Omeprazole interactionAspirin, OxycodonePercodan
How Aspirin, Oxycodone interacts with Garcinia Cambogia 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Garcinia CambogiaAnticoagulant/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 Garcinia Cambogia + Aspirin, Oxycodone interactionAspirin, PentazocineTalwin Compound
How Aspirin, Pentazocine interacts with Garcinia Cambogia 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Garcinia CambogiaAnticoagulant/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 Garcinia Cambogia + Aspirin, Pentazocine interactionAtorvastatinAtorvaliq
How Atorvastatin interacts with Garcinia Cambogia 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Garcinia CambogiaHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use with other potentially hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of developing liver damage.
Read the full Garcinia Cambogia + Atorvastatin interactionAtorvastatin CalciumLipitor
How Atorvastatin Calcium interacts with Garcinia Cambogia 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Garcinia CambogiaHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use with other potentially hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of developing liver damage.
Read the full Garcinia Cambogia + Atorvastatin Calcium interactionAtropine, Benzoic Acid, Hyoscyamine, Methenamine, Methylene Blue, PhenylAtrosept
How Atropine, Benzoic Acid, Hyoscyamine, Methenamine, Methylene Blue, Phenyl interacts with Garcinia Cambogia 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Garcinia CambogiaSerotonergic 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 Garcinia Cambogia + Atropine, Benzoic Acid, Hyoscyamine, Methenamine, Methylene Blue, Phenyl interactionAtropine, Benzoic Acid, Hyoscyamine, Methenamine, Methylene Blue, Phenyl SalicylateUrinary Antiseptic 2, Urised
How Atropine, Benzoic Acid, Hyoscyamine, Methenamine, Methylene Blue, Phenyl Salicylate interacts with Garcinia Cambogia 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Garcinia CambogiaSerotonergic 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 Garcinia Cambogia + Atropine, Benzoic Acid, Hyoscyamine, Methenamine, Methylene Blue, Phenyl Salicylate interactionAtropine, Chlorpheniramine, Hyoscyamine, Phenylephrine, Phenylpropanolamine, ScopolamineAtrohist Plus, Pro Tuss, Ru-tuss, Stahist
How Atropine, Chlorpheniramine, Hyoscyamine, Phenylephrine, Phenylpropanolamine, Scopolamine interacts with Garcinia Cambogia 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Garcinia CambogiaSerotonergic 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 Garcinia Cambogia + Atropine, Chlorpheniramine, Hyoscyamine, Phenylephrine, Phenylpropanolamine, Scopolamine interactionAtropine, MeperidineAtropine, Meperidine
How Atropine, Meperidine interacts with Garcinia Cambogia 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Garcinia CambogiaSerotonergic 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 Garcinia Cambogia + Atropine, Meperidine interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Garcinia Cambogia 1000 mg 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.
Garcinia cambogia
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 Cambogia 1000 mg, from the product label.
Basic Vitamins
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- Basic Drugs, Inc.
- City
- Vandalia
- State
- OH
- ZipCode
- 45377
- Phone Number
- 937-898-4010
- Web Address
- www.basicvitamins.com
Garcinia Cambogia 1000 mg by Basic Vitamins: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Garcinia Cambogia 1000 mg’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Garcinia Cambogia 1000 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.
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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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- Soni MG, Burdock GA, Preuss HG, et al. Safety assessment of (-)-hydroxycitric acid and Super CitriMax, a novel calcium/potassium salt. Food Chem Toxicol 2004;42:1513-29. PubMed
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- Willis SL, Moawad FJ, Hartzell JD, et al. Hypertensive retinopathy associated with use of the ephedra-free weight-loss herbal supplement Hydroxycut. MedGenMed 2006;8:82.
- Preuss HG, Bagchi D, Bagchi M, et al. Effects of a natural extract of (-)-hydroxycitric acid (HCA-SX) and a combination of HCA-SX plus niacin-bound chromium and Gymnema sylvestre extract on weight loss. Diabetes Obes Metab 2004;6:171-180.
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