GH Max Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Universal
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking GH Max 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
GH Max is a dietary supplement by Universal with 7 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for muscle recovery and sports performance, gut health and 'leaky gut', recovery from severe illness or injury.Based on those ingredients, 479 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are L-Arginine Alpha-Ketoglutarate, Vitamin B6, L-Glutamine. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of GH Max by Universal
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
GH Max contains seven active ingredients. L-Glutamine, L-Arginine Alpha-Ketoglutarate, and L-Ornithine HCl are amino acids — building blocks your body uses for muscle, immune function, and recovery.
The product also includes Vitamin B6, a B vitamin involved in energy and nerve function; Gamma Oryzanol, a plant compound from rice bran; Phytosterols, plant-based compounds; and Carnitine, which plays a role in how your cells produce energy. The tablet also contains inactive ingredients (fillers and binders) including dicalcium phosphate, whey, stearic acid, magnesium stearate, and pharmaceutical glaze.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
The evidence for this product's individual ingredients is mixed. L-Glutamine is effective for sickle cell disease and possibly effective for HIV/AIDS-related wasting, postoperative recovery, and critical illness.
L-Arginine has no established effectiveness ratings in our data. L-Ornithine is possibly effective for athletic performance but has insufficient evidence for dry skin, insomnia, and gum disease.
Vitamin B6 is effective for certain types of anemia, vitamin B6 deficiency, and a rare form of epilepsy, and likely effective for high homocysteine levels; it's possibly effective for pregnancy-related nausea. Gamma Oryzanol is possibly effective for high cholesterol but has insufficient evidence for athletic performance or eczema.
We could not evaluate Phytosterols or Carnitine. The product hasn't been tested as a combined formula, so we don't know how these ingredients work together.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Most of these ingredients are generally well tolerated at standard doses. L-Glutamine commonly causes belching, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, flatulence, nausea, and headache; rare cases of mania have been reported in people with bipolar disorder.
L-Arginine may cause abdominal pain, bloating, nausea, diarrhea, headache, insomnia, and flushing. Vitamin B6 at routine doses is well tolerated, but high doses taken long-term can damage nerves (sensory neuropathy), especially above 1,000 mg daily.
L-Ornithine's long-term safety isn't well studied. For pregnancy, L-Glutamine is likely safe, but L-Ornithine, Gamma Oryzanol, and Carnitine have insufficient safety data — the product advises avoiding them unless your doctor recommends it.
For breastfeeding, L-Glutamine data is limited; L-Ornithine, Gamma Oryzanol, and Carnitine should be avoided unless advised by a clinician. Anyone with kidney or liver disease should use L-Glutamine only under medical supervision.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before taking GH Max, double-check with your pharmacist if you take: blood pressure medications (antihypertensives, ACE inhibitors, ARBs), potassium-sparing diuretics, blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs, diabetes medications, heart drugs like isoproterenol or sildenafil, or seizure medications (phenobarbital or phenytoin). These are where the Moderate-severity risks lie.
Vitamin B6 also interacts with amiodarone and may affect levodopa if you're not taking it with carbidopa.
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.
GH Max is marketed for muscle and athletic support, but the evidence is strongest only for L-Glutamine in specific conditions like sickle cell disease. If you take blood pressure medicine, diabetes medication, blood thinners, seizure drugs, or heart medications, check your exact prescriptions with our tool before starting this product — L-Arginine and Vitamin B6 pose real interaction risks.
Talk to your pharmacist or doctor, especially if you have kidney or liver disease or are pregnant or breastfeeding.
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Assessment coverage: 5 of 7 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Nov 22, 2022.
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 GH Max, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Universal |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 039442014320 |
| Net contents | 180 Tablet(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Nov 22, 2022 |
| DSLD ID | 275376 |
| Product type | Other Combinations |
| Supplement form | Tablet Or Pill |
| Dietary claims / uses | Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Women (not pregnant or lactating) |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for GH Max by Universal, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| L-Glutamine | 100 mg | -- |
| L-Arginine Alpha-Ketoglutarate | 5 Gram(s) | -- |
| L-Ornithine HCl | 2.5 Gram(s) | -- |
| Vitamin B6 | 20 mg | 1177% |
| Gamma Oryzanol | 50 mg | -- |
| Phytosterols | 100 mg | -- |
| Carnitine | 100 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Dicalcium Phosphate, Whey, Stearic Acid, Magnesium Stearate, Pharmaceutical Glaze
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General Statements
YouTube.com Facebook.com Instagram.com Twitter.com @UniversalUSA Who We Are Founded in 1977, we are a family-run company that has been formulating and manufacturing proven nutritional products for dedicated athletes. Our products are found in over 90 countries around the world. Classic Series Since the 70s, we've been dedicated to making some of the finest nutritional products for world-class bodybuilders. Today, the new Classic Series still represents our steadfast commitment to those individuals seeking to achieve strength and perfection in the gym.
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Formulation
GH Max Growth hormone (GH) can add lean mass by stimulating protein synthesis and increasing nitrogen retention in muscles. Universal Nutrition's GH Max is the ultimate GH support formula.
Increase anabolic potential
Superior GH optimization Support Strength Recovery
Formula
It is designed for the elite strength athlete who is interested in optimizing strength and power.
GH Max is enhanced with arginine and ornithine, along with other anabolic support nutrients, to help you reach your strength goals. Maximum strength GH Enhanced with arginine & ornithine
Brand IP Statement(s)
Universal Starts With U
Seals/Symbols
EAC (Eurasian Union)
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Precautions
Contains: Milk, soy. Made in a GMP facility on equipment that processes milk, soy, egg, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, and wheat.
Warning: Not for use by those under the age of 18.
Consult a physician before using this product.
Do not use if pregnant or nursing.
Do not exceed recommended dose. Use of this product may be banned by some athletic associations. Athletes should consult with their sanctioning authority before use. California residents: Warning: Reproductive harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Dosage: On training days, take 6 tablets before working out. On non-training days, take 6 tablets prior to bedtime.
Storage
Store product in a cool, dry place, away from heat, moisture and sunlight.
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GH Max by Universal label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in GH Max by Universal
These are the 7 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size6 Tablet(s) Dosage formTablet Or Pill Servings per container30 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.
L-Glutamine
Interacts with50 drugs
Glutamine is the most abundant amino acid in the body and is usually made in your muscles. A prescription form is FDA-approved to help reduce sickle c...
L-Glutamine monograph & interactionsL-Arginine Alpha-Ketoglutarate
Interacts with403 drugs
L-arginine is an amino acid that the body uses to make nitric oxide, a substance that helps blood vessels relax and widen. It is popularly used for bl...
L-Arginine Alpha-Ketoglutarate monograph & interactionsL-Ornithine HCl
No knowninteractions
Ornithine is a non-essential amino acid your body makes naturally as part of the urea cycle, which helps remove ammonia. It is sold as a supplement fo...
L-Ornithine HCl monograph & interactionsVitamin B6
Interacts with210 drugs
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) is an essential water-soluble vitamin that your body needs for metabolism, brain function, and making red blood cells. It is b...
Vitamin B6 monograph & interactionsGamma Oryzanol
No knowninteractions
Gamma-oryzanol is a mix of plant compounds taken from rice bran oil, used mainly for cholesterol, menopause symptoms, and as a sports supplement. The...
Gamma Oryzanol monograph & interactionsPhytosterols
Carnitine
Other (inactive) ingredients: Dicalcium Phosphate, Whey, Stearic Acid, Magnesium Stearate, Pharmaceutical Glaze. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
GH Max by Universal Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
GH Max by Universal contains several active ingredients that interact with medications.
L-Arginine Alpha-Ketoglutarate poses the most serious concerns — it can lower blood pressure and raise potassium levels, creating a Moderate-severity risk when combined with blood pressure medications (antihypertensives, ACE inhibitors, and ARBs), potassium-sparing diuretics, blood thinners (anticoagulants and antiplatelet drugs), diabetes medications, and certain heart drugs like isoproterenol and sildenafil.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Vitamin B6 in this product can interact with several anticonvulsants (phenobarbital and phenytoin) at high doses, potentially reducing their effectiveness — that's also Moderate severity. It may also add to the blood-pressure-lowering effect of antihypertensive drugs (Moderate) and theoretically increase sun sensitivity from amiodarone (Moderate).
At standard doses, vitamin B6 generally does not interact with levodopa when taken with carbidopa, though the interaction can occur if levodopa is taken alone (Minor).
L-Glutamine may theoretically antagonize anticonvulsant medications (Moderate), though this has not been reported in humans. We could not check Phytosterols or Carnitine — we hold no interaction data for them.
Altogether, these interactions span 476 individual medications.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in GH Max interact with 479 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
3 of the 7 ingredients in GH Max interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. L-Arginine Alpha-Ketoglutarate Vitamin B6 L-Glutamine
Dasiglucagon HydrochlorideZegalogue
How Dasiglucagon Hydrochloride interacts with GH Max — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-arginine Alpha-ketoglutarateAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of L-arginine might have additive effects with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full L-arginine Alpha-ketoglutarate + Dasiglucagon Hydrochloride interactionDefibrotide SodiumDefitelio
How Defibrotide Sodium interacts with GH Max — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-arginine Alpha-ketoglutarateAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of L-arginine with anticoagulant and antiplatelet drugs might have additive effects and increase the risk of bleeding.
Read the full L-arginine Alpha-ketoglutarate + Defibrotide Sodium interactionDehydrocholic Acid, Homatropine Methylbromide, PhenobarbitalG.B.S.
How Dehydrocholic Acid, Homatropine Methylbromide, Phenobarbital interacts with GH Max — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B6Phenobarbital (luminal) Moderate
Interaction Summary
High doses of vitamin B6 may reduce the levels and clinical effects of phenobarbital.
Read the full Vitamin B6 + Dehydrocholic Acid, Homatropine Methylbromide, Phenobarbital interactionDeserpidineHarmonyl
How Deserpidine interacts with GH Max — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B6Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Vitamin B6 + Deserpidine interactionL-arginine Alpha-ketoglutarateAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of L-arginine and antihypertensive drugs may increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full L-arginine Alpha-ketoglutarate + Deserpidine interactionDeserpidine, HydrochlorothiazideOreticyl, Oreticyl Forte
How Deserpidine, Hydrochlorothiazide interacts with GH Max — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-arginine Alpha-ketoglutarateAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of L-arginine and antihypertensive drugs may increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full L-arginine Alpha-ketoglutarate + Deserpidine, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionVitamin B6Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Vitamin B6 + Deserpidine, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionDeserpidine, MethyclothiazideEnduronyl, Enduronyl Forte
How Deserpidine, Methyclothiazide interacts with GH Max — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B6Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Vitamin B6 + Deserpidine, Methyclothiazide interactionL-arginine Alpha-ketoglutarateAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of L-arginine and antihypertensive drugs may increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full L-arginine Alpha-ketoglutarate + Deserpidine, Methyclothiazide interactionDiazepamDiastat AcuDial, Valium, Valium injection, Valtoco
How Diazepam interacts with GH Max — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-glutamineAnticonvulsants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, glutamine might antagonize the effects of anticonvulsant medications.
Read the full L-glutamine + Diazepam interactionDibasic Sodium Phosphate, Monobasic Potassium Phosphate, Monobasic Sodium Phosphate Monohydrate (prescription Drug)K-Phos Neutral
How Dibasic Sodium Phosphate, Monobasic Potassium Phosphate, Monobasic Sodium Phosphate Monohydrate (prescription Drug) interacts with GH Max — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-arginine Alpha-ketoglutaratePotassium-sparing Diuretics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically concomitant use of potassium-sparing diuretics with L-arginine may increases the risk of hyperkalemia.
Read the full L-arginine Alpha-ketoglutarate + Dibasic Sodium Phosphate, Monobasic Potassium Phosphate, Monobasic Sodium Phosphate Monohydrate (prescription Drug) interactionDiclofenacZorvolex
How Diclofenac interacts with GH Max — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-arginine Alpha-ketoglutarateAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of L-arginine with anticoagulant and antiplatelet drugs might have additive effects and increase the risk of bleeding.
Read the full L-arginine Alpha-ketoglutarate + Diclofenac interactionDiclofenac PotassiumCambia, Cataflam, Cataflam IR, Voltaren Rapide, Voltarol Rapid
How Diclofenac Potassium interacts with GH Max — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-arginine Alpha-ketoglutarateAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of L-arginine with anticoagulant and antiplatelet drugs might have additive effects and increase the risk of bleeding.
Read the full L-arginine Alpha-ketoglutarate + Diclofenac Potassium interactionDiclofenac SodiumAcoflam, Acoflam 75 SR, Acoflam Retard, Defenac, Defenac Retard, Defenac SR +40 more
How Diclofenac Sodium interacts with GH Max — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-arginine Alpha-ketoglutarateAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of L-arginine with anticoagulant and antiplatelet drugs might have additive effects and increase the risk of bleeding.
Read the full L-arginine Alpha-ketoglutarate + Diclofenac Sodium interactionDiclofenac Sodium, MisoprostolArthrotec 50, Arthrotec 75
How Diclofenac Sodium, Misoprostol interacts with GH Max — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-arginine Alpha-ketoglutarateAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of L-arginine with anticoagulant and antiplatelet drugs might have additive effects and increase the risk of bleeding.
Read the full L-arginine Alpha-ketoglutarate + Diclofenac Sodium, Misoprostol interactionDiclofenac EpolamineFlector, Licart
How Diclofenac Epolamine interacts with GH Max — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-arginine Alpha-ketoglutarateAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of L-arginine with anticoagulant and antiplatelet drugs might have additive effects and increase the risk of bleeding.
Read the full L-arginine Alpha-ketoglutarate + Diclofenac Epolamine interactionDicumarolDicumarol
How Dicumarol interacts with GH Max — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-arginine Alpha-ketoglutarateAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of L-arginine with anticoagulant and antiplatelet drugs might have additive effects and increase the risk of bleeding.
Read the full L-arginine Alpha-ketoglutarate + Dicumarol interactionDicyclomine, PhenobarbitalBentyl w/ Pb
How Dicyclomine, Phenobarbital interacts with GH Max — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B6Phenobarbital (luminal) Moderate
Interaction Summary
High doses of vitamin B6 may reduce the levels and clinical effects of phenobarbital.
Read the full Vitamin B6 + Dicyclomine, Phenobarbital interactionDiltiazemAdizem-SR, Adizem-XL, Angitil SR, Angitil XL, Calcicard CR, Cardizem +23 more
How Diltiazem interacts with GH Max — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B6Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Vitamin B6 + Diltiazem interactionL-arginine Alpha-ketoglutarateAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of L-arginine and antihypertensive drugs may increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full L-arginine Alpha-ketoglutarate + Diltiazem interactionDiltiazem, EnalaprilTeczem
How Diltiazem, Enalapril interacts with GH Max — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-arginine Alpha-ketoglutarateAntihypertensive Drugs, Ace Inhibitors (aceis) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of L-arginine and antihypertensive drugs may increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full L-arginine Alpha-ketoglutarate + Diltiazem, Enalapril interactionVitamin B6Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Vitamin B6 + Diltiazem, Enalapril interactionDiphenhydramine Hydrochloride, Naproxen SodiumAleve PM
How Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride, Naproxen Sodium interacts with GH Max — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-arginine Alpha-ketoglutarateAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of L-arginine with anticoagulant and antiplatelet drugs might have additive effects and increase the risk of bleeding.
Read the full L-arginine Alpha-ketoglutarate + Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride, Naproxen Sodium interactionDipyridamoleDipyridamole, Persantin, Persantin Injection, Persantin Retard, Persantine
How Dipyridamole interacts with GH Max — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-arginine Alpha-ketoglutarateAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of L-arginine with anticoagulant and antiplatelet drugs might have additive effects and increase the risk of bleeding.
Read the full L-arginine Alpha-ketoglutarate + Dipyridamole interactionDivalproex SodiumDepakote
How Divalproex Sodium interacts with GH Max — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-glutamineAnticonvulsants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, glutamine might antagonize the effects of anticonvulsant medications.
Read the full L-glutamine + Divalproex Sodium interactionDoxazosin MesylateCardura
How Doxazosin Mesylate interacts with GH Max — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B6Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Vitamin B6 + Doxazosin Mesylate interactionL-arginine Alpha-ketoglutarateAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of L-arginine and antihypertensive drugs may increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full L-arginine Alpha-ketoglutarate + Doxazosin Mesylate interactionDrospirenoneDrospirenone
How Drospirenone interacts with GH Max — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-arginine Alpha-ketoglutaratePotassium-sparing Diuretics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically concomitant use of potassium-sparing diuretics with L-arginine may increases the risk of hyperkalemia.
Read the full L-arginine Alpha-ketoglutarate + Drospirenone interactionDrospirenone, EstetrolNextstellis
How Drospirenone, Estetrol interacts with GH Max — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-arginine Alpha-ketoglutaratePotassium-sparing Diuretics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically concomitant use of potassium-sparing diuretics with L-arginine may increases the risk of hyperkalemia.
Read the full L-arginine Alpha-ketoglutarate + Drospirenone, Estetrol interactionDrospirenone, Ethinyl EstradiolAngeliq, Gianvi, Yasmin
How Drospirenone, Ethinyl Estradiol interacts with GH Max — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-arginine Alpha-ketoglutaratePotassium-sparing Diuretics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically concomitant use of potassium-sparing diuretics with L-arginine may increases the risk of hyperkalemia.
Read the full L-arginine Alpha-ketoglutarate + Drospirenone, Ethinyl Estradiol interactionDulaglutideTrulicity
How Dulaglutide interacts with GH Max — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-arginine Alpha-ketoglutarateAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of L-arginine might have additive effects with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full L-arginine Alpha-ketoglutarate + Dulaglutide interactionDyphylline, Ephedrine, Guaifenesin, PhenobarbitalLufyllin-EPG
How Dyphylline, Ephedrine, Guaifenesin, Phenobarbital interacts with GH Max — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B6Phenobarbital (luminal) Moderate
Interaction Summary
High doses of vitamin B6 may reduce the levels and clinical effects of phenobarbital.
Read the full Vitamin B6 + Dyphylline, Ephedrine, Guaifenesin, Phenobarbital interactionEdoxabanSavaysa
How Edoxaban interacts with GH Max — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-arginine Alpha-ketoglutarateAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of L-arginine with anticoagulant and antiplatelet drugs might have additive effects and increase the risk of bleeding.
Read the full L-arginine Alpha-ketoglutarate + Edoxaban interactionEffientPrasugrel
How Effient interacts with GH Max — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-arginine Alpha-ketoglutarateAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of L-arginine with anticoagulant and antiplatelet drugs might have additive effects and increase the risk of bleeding.
Read the full L-arginine Alpha-ketoglutarate + Effient interactionEmpagliflozinJardiance
How Empagliflozin interacts with GH Max — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-arginine Alpha-ketoglutarateAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of L-arginine might have additive effects with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full L-arginine Alpha-ketoglutarate + Empagliflozin interactionEmpagliflozin, Linagliptin, Metformin HydrochlorideTrijardy XR
How Empagliflozin, Linagliptin, Metformin Hydrochloride interacts with GH Max — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-arginine Alpha-ketoglutarateAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of L-arginine might have additive effects with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full L-arginine Alpha-ketoglutarate + Empagliflozin, Linagliptin, Metformin Hydrochloride interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in GH Max 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.
L-Arginine Alpha-Ketoglutarate
Ace Inhibitors (Aceis)
Theoretically, concomitant use of L-arginine and ACE inhibitors may increase the risk for hypotension and hyperkalemia.
Combining L-arginine with some antihypertensive drugs, especially ACE inhibitors, seems to have additive vasodilating and blood pressure-lowering effects. Furthermore, ACE inhibitors can increase potassium levels. Use of L-arginine has been associated with hyperkalemia in some patients. Theoretically, concomitant use of ACE inhibitors with L-arginine may increases the risk of hyperkalemia.
Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (Arbs)
Theoretically, concomitant use of L-arginine and ARBs may increase the risk of hypotension and hyperkalemia.
L-arginine increases nitric oxide, which causes vasodilation. Combining L-arginine with ARBs seems to increase L-arginine-induced vasodilation. Furthermore, ARBs can increase potassium levels. Use of L-arginine has been associated with hyperkalemia in some patients. Theoretically, concomitant use of ARBs with L-arginine may increases the risk of hyperkalemia.
Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs
Theoretically, concomitant use of L-arginine with anticoagulant and antiplatelet drugs might have additive effects and increase the risk of bleeding.
Preliminary research suggests that L-arginine infusions reduce platelet aggregation in humans. The clinical significance of this effect is unclear.
Antidiabetes Drugs
Theoretically, concomitant use of L-arginine might have additive effects with antidiabetes drugs.
Preliminary clinical research shows that L-arginine decreases blood glucose levels in patients with type 2 diabetes.
Antihypertensive Drugs
Theoretically, concomitant use of L-arginine and antihypertensive drugs may increase the risk of hypotension.
L-arginine increases nitric oxide, which causes vasodilation. Clinical evidence shows that L-arginine can reduce blood pressure in some individuals with hypertension. Furthermore, combining L-arginine with some antihypertensive drugs seems to have additive vasodilating and blood pressure-lowering effects.
Isoproterenol (Isuprel)
Theoretically, concurrent use of isoproterenol and L-arginine might result in additive effects and hypotension.
Preliminary clinical evidence suggests that L-arginine enhances isoproterenol-induced vasodilation in patients with essential hypertension or a family history of essential hypertension.
Potassium-Sparing Diuretics
Theoretically concomitant use of potassium-sparing diuretics with L-arginine may increases the risk of hyperkalemia.
Potassium-sparing diuretics can increase potassium levels. Use of L-arginine has been associated with hyperkalemia in some patients.
Sildenafil (Viagra)
Theoretically, concurrent use of sildenafil and L-arginine might increase the risk for hypotension.
In vivo, concurrent use of L-arginine and sildenafil has resulted in increased vasodilation. Theoretically, concurrent use might have additive vasodilatory and hypotensive effects. However, in studies evaluating the combined use of L-arginine and sildenafil for erectile dysfunction, hypotension was not reported.
Testosterone
Theoretically, concomitant use of L-arginine and testosterone might have additive effects.
In clinical research, L-arginine increases the level of testosterone in male patients with erectile dysfunction. The clinical significance of this finding is unclear.
Vitamin B6
Amiodarone (Cordarone)
Theoretically, vitamin B6 might increase the photosensitivity caused by amiodarone.
Despite initial case reports suggesting that pyridoxine may have a protective effect against amiodarone-induced photosensitivity, preliminary clinical research suggests that pyridoxine may actually exacerbate this adverse effect.
Antihypertensive Drugs
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Research in hypertensive rats shows that vitamin B6 can decrease systolic blood pressure. Similarly, clinical research in patients with hypertension shows that taking high doses of vitamin B6 may reduce systolic and diastolic blood pressure, possibly by reducing plasma levels of epinephrine and norepinephrine.
Phenobarbital (Luminal)
High doses of vitamin B6 may reduce the levels and clinical effects of phenobarbital.
Preliminary clinical evidence suggests that vitamin B6 200 mg daily can reduce plasma levels of phenobarbital, possibly by increasing metabolism. It is not known whether lower doses have any effect. Advise people taking phenobarbital to avoid high doses of vitamin B6.
Phenytoin (Dilantin)
High doses of vitamin B6 may reduce the levels and clinical effects of phenytoin.
Preliminary clinical evidence suggests that vitamin B6 200 mg daily can reduce plasma levels of phenytoin, possibly by increasing metabolism. It is not known whether lower doses have any effect. Advise people taking phenytoin to avoid high doses of vitamin B6.
Levodopa
Vitamin B6 may increase the metabolism of levodopa when taken alone, but not when taken in conjunction with carbidopa.
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) enhances the metabolism of levodopa, reducing its clinical effects. However, this interaction does not occur when carbidopa is used concurrently with levodopa (Sinemet). Therefore, it is not likely to be a problem in most people.
L-Glutamine
Anticonvulsants
Theoretically, glutamine might antagonize the effects of anticonvulsant medications.
Glutamine is metabolized to the excitatory neurotransmitter glutamate. Glutamate might have antagonistic effects with anticonvulsant drugs. However, this interaction has not yet been reported in humans.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for GH Max, from the product label.
Universal
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- Universal Nutrition
- City
- New Brunswick
- State
- New Jersey
- ZipCode
- 08901
- Phone Number
- 800-872-0101
- Web Address
- www.UniversalUSA.com
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Glutamine
Interacts with 50 drugsGlutamine is the most abundant amino acid in the body and is usually made in your muscles. A prescription form is FDA-approved to help reduce sickle cell disease complications, but for most...
Read the full Glutamine monograph → Herb & supplement monographL-arginine
Interacts with 403 drugsL-arginine is an amino acid that the body uses to make nitric oxide, a substance that helps blood vessels relax and widen. It is popularly used for blood pressure, erectile dysfunction, and...
Read the full L-arginine monograph → Herb & supplement monographOrnithine
Ornithine is a non-essential amino acid your body makes naturally as part of the urea cycle, which helps remove ammonia. It is sold as a supplement for fatigue, exercise recovery, and sleep,...
Read the full Ornithine monograph → Herb & supplement monographVitamin B6
Interacts with 210 drugsVitamin B6 (pyridoxine) is an essential water-soluble vitamin that your body needs for metabolism, brain function, and making red blood cells. It is best known for helping with pregnancy-rel...
Read the full Vitamin B6 monograph → Herb & supplement monographGamma-oryzanol
Gamma-oryzanol is a mix of plant compounds taken from rice bran oil, used mainly for cholesterol, menopause symptoms, and as a sports supplement. The evidence is limited and mostly comes fro...
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The 110 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.
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