Garcinia Cambogia Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Garcinia Cambogia 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 is a dietary supplement by Earthborn Elements 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 by Earthborn Elements
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
This product contains one active ingredient: garcinia cambogia, a tropical fruit whose main compound is hydroxycitric acid (HCA). The capsule also contains gelatin as an inactive ingredient.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The evidence for garcinia cambogia isn't established in our data. We hold insufficient reliable evidence to rate it for athletic performance, obesity, fatty liver disease, or cholesterol levels.
That means the studies we have aren't strong enough to say whether it works for these purposes.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Garcinia is generally well tolerated short-term, though you should know the rare but serious risks. The most common side effects are diarrhea, stomach discomfort, headache, and nausea.
More rarely, garcinia has been linked to liver injury (including liver failure), heart inflammation, mania — especially in people with bipolar disorder — and pancreatitis. One case report documented severe heart muscle inflammation requiring intensive life support.
Don't use garcinia during pregnancy or while breastfeeding — there isn't enough safety data. If you have bipolar disorder, a history of liver disease, or heart problems, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before considering this supplement.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before taking this, check if you use serotonergic drugs (antidepressants), blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs, medications for diabetes, or any drugs known to stress the liver. All carry Moderate interaction risks with garcinia.
Use the medication checker on this page to run through your exact prescriptions.
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 cambogia isn't proven effective for weight loss or other common uses. More importantly, it interacts with blood thinners, antidepressants, diabetes drugs, and drugs that stress the liver, and carries rare risks of serious liver and heart problems.
If you're on any prescription medication, check it through the tool below before you start — and talk to your pharmacist.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Oct 24, 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 Garcinia Cambogia, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Earthborn Elements |
|---|---|
| Net contents | 200 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Oct 24, 2024 |
| DSLD ID | 319554 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years) |
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The label details for Garcinia Cambogia by Earthborn Elements, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested use: Take 3 capsules once daily, preferably with meals, or as directed by a physician. Take with at least 8 oz of liquid.
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Garcinia Cambogia by Earthborn Elements
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Serving size3 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container66 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. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Garcinia Cambogia by Earthborn Elements Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Garcinia Cambogia by Earthborn Elements contains one active ingredient — garcinia — which interacts with several medication types.
The most serious concern is serotonergic drugs (antidepressants and similar medications), where the risk is Moderate. There's a documented case of a patient who developed serotonin syndrome after combining garcinia extract with escitalopram, an SSRI antidepressant.
Symptoms of serotonin syndrome include agitation, confusion, rapid heart rate, and muscle rigidity.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
You'll also want to check if you're taking blood thinners (anticoagulants or antiplatelets), drugs for liver disease or other hepatotoxic medications, or diabetes medications. Garcinia may theoretically increase bleeding risk with blood thinners, raise the risk of liver damage when combined with other drugs that stress the liver, and lower blood sugar further with diabetes drugs — though that last effect hasn't been confirmed in humans.
Altogether, these interactions span 687 individual medications.
Rare but serious side effects tied to garcinia itself — including liver injury and heart inflammation — add to the caution here. Run your exact medications through the checker below before starting.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Garcinia Cambogia interact with 704 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in Garcinia Cambogia interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Garcinia cambogia
AmiodaroneCordarone, Pacerone
How Amiodarone interacts with Garcinia Cambogia — 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 + Amiodarone interactionAmitriptylineElavil
How Amitriptyline interacts with Garcinia Cambogia — 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 + Amitriptyline interactionAmitriptyline, ChlordiazepoxideLimbitrol DS
How Amitriptyline, Chlordiazepoxide interacts with Garcinia Cambogia — 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 + Amitriptyline, Chlordiazepoxide interactionAmitriptyline, PerphenazineEtrafon, Etrafon-A, Etrafon-Forte, Triavil
How Amitriptyline, Perphenazine interacts with Garcinia Cambogia — 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 + Amitriptyline, Perphenazine interactionAmoxapineAsendin
How Amoxapine interacts with Garcinia Cambogia — 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 + Amoxapine interactionAmoxicillinAmix, Amoram, Amoxident, Amoxil Capsules, Amoxil Injection, Galenamox +3 more
How Amoxicillin interacts with Garcinia Cambogia — 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 + Amoxicillin interactionAmoxicillin VeterinaryBiomox
How Amoxicillin Veterinary interacts with Garcinia Cambogia — 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 + 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 Cambogia — 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 + Amoxicillin, Clavulanate Potassium interactionAmoxicillin, Omeprazole Magnesium, RifabutinTalicia
How Amoxicillin, Omeprazole Magnesium, Rifabutin interacts with Garcinia Cambogia — 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 + 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 Cambogia — 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 + Amphetamine Aspartate, Amphetamine Sulfate, Dextroamphetamine Saccharate, Dextroamphetamine Sulfate interactionAmphotericin, TetracyclineMysteclin-F
How Amphotericin, Tetracycline interacts with Garcinia Cambogia — 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 + Amphotericin, Tetracycline interactionAnacaulase-bcdbNexoBrid
How Anacaulase-bcdb interacts with Garcinia Cambogia — 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 + Anacaulase-bcdb interactionAnagrelideAgrylin
How Anagrelide interacts with Garcinia Cambogia — 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 + Anagrelide interactionAnidulafunginEraxis
How Anidulafungin interacts with Garcinia Cambogia — 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 + Anidulafungin interactionAnisindioneMiradon
How Anisindione interacts with Garcinia Cambogia — 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 + Anisindione interactionAntidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) InhibitorGlyxambi
How Antidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) Inhibitor interacts with Garcinia Cambogia — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Garcinia CambogiaAntidiabetes 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 Garcinia Cambogia + Antidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) Inhibitor interactionAntithrombin IiiThrombate III
How Antithrombin Iii interacts with Garcinia Cambogia — 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 + Antithrombin Iii interactionApixabanEliquis
How Apixaban interacts with Garcinia Cambogia — 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 + Apixaban interactionAprocitentanTryvio
How Aprocitentan interacts with Garcinia Cambogia — 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 + Aprocitentan interactionArgatrobanArgatroban
How Argatroban interacts with Garcinia Cambogia — 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 + Argatroban interactionAripiprazoleAbilify, Abilify Maintena, Abilify Mycite
How Aripiprazole interacts with Garcinia Cambogia — 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 + Aripiprazole interactionAripiprazole LauroxilAristada, Aristada Initio Kit
How Aripiprazole Lauroxil interacts with Garcinia Cambogia — 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 + Aripiprazole Lauroxil interactionAsparaginase Erwinia Chrysanthemi (recombinant)-rywnRylaze
How Asparaginase Erwinia Chrysanthemi (recombinant)-rywn interacts with Garcinia Cambogia — 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 + Asparaginase Erwinia Chrysanthemi (recombinant)-rywn interactionAspirinAngettes 75, ASA, Asaphen, Aspirin, Caprin, Cartia +8 more
How Aspirin interacts with Garcinia Cambogia — 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 interactionAspirin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium HydroxideAscriptin Codeine #3
How Aspirin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interacts with Garcinia Cambogia — 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, Aluminum Hydroxide, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionAspirin, ButalbitalAxotal
How Aspirin, Butalbital interacts with Garcinia Cambogia — 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, Butalbital interactionAspirin, Butalbital, CaffeineFiorinal
How Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine interacts with Garcinia Cambogia — 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, Butalbital, Caffeine interactionAspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine PhosphateFiorinal w/ Codeine
How Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine Phosphate interacts with Garcinia Cambogia — 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, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine Phosphate interactionAspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, PhenacetinMarnal
How Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, Phenacetin interacts with Garcinia Cambogia — 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, Butalbital, Caffeine, Phenacetin interactionAspirin, CaffeineAnacin
How Aspirin, Caffeine interacts with Garcinia Cambogia — 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 interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Garcinia Cambogia 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, from the product label.
Earthborn Elements
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- Earthborn Elements
- Street Address
- 9450 SW Gemini Dr #49936
- City
- Beaverton
- State
- Oregon
- ZipCode
- 97008
- Web Address
- Earthbornelements.com
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Garcinia Cambogia'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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