Grape Complete Includes Pine Bark Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Country Life
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First and foremost: checking Grape Complete Includes Pine Bark 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
Grape Complete Includes Pine Bark is a dietary supplement by Country Life with 3 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for antioxidant support, heart and circulation health, vein problems (such as varicose veins).Based on those ingredients, 1,069 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Grape extract, Pine bark extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Grape Complete Includes Pine Bark by Country Life
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What’s inside
Full disclosure
Grape Complete Includes Pine Bark contains 3 active ingredients: grape extract, grape seed extract, and pine bark extract. Grape extracts are rich in polyphenols — compounds thought to support circulation and blood vessel health, especially in the legs.
Pine bark extract (standardized to proanthocyanidin content) is added for similar reasons — both have been studied for chronic venous insufficiency, a condition where blood pools in the veins of the legs. The product also contains inactive ingredients (cellulose, rice bran extract, silica, vegetable glaze, and sunflower oil) that serve as fillers, binders, and capsule coating.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
Grape extract and grape seed extract are possibly effective for chronic venous insufficiency — the evidence supports that they may help with leg swelling and related symptoms. They are possibly ineffective for chemotherapy-related nausea and vomiting, hay fever, and weight loss.
Pine bark extract is possibly effective for osteoarthritis, chronic venous insufficiency, and asthma. It is possibly ineffective for high cholesterol.
The evidence for these uses is modest; we don't have strong proof either way for most conditions.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Grape extracts appear generally well tolerated. The most common side effects from oral use are abdominal pain, diarrhea, dry mouth, indigestion, headache, joint pain, and nausea.
A rare serious reaction — anaphylaxis to grape skin — has been reported. Pine bark extract is also generally well tolerated, with the most common effects being stomach upset, dizziness, and vertigo.
For pregnancy, concentrated grape supplements and wine should be avoided due to limited safety data. Pine bark extract is not recommended in pregnancy — there isn't enough data to know it's safe.
For breastfeeding, there's not enough information on concentrated grape supplements, and pine bark extract should be avoided. Eating whole grapes as food is fine during both pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before taking this product, check with your doctor or pharmacist if you take blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs (warfarin, aspirin, clopidogrel, etc.) — grape and pine bark may increase bleeding risk. If you take diabetes medications, blood sugar monitoring may be needed.
If you take cyclosporine, separate it from this supplement by at least 2 hours. If you take long-term sedatives like midazolam, immunosuppressants, or any drug your liver metabolizes (a large group), ask your pharmacist to review the list below before you start.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence for its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
This product is designed for people with leg circulation problems and may be worth considering if that's your concern — grape and pine bark extracts have some evidence behind them for chronic venous insufficiency. If you take any blood thinners, immunosuppressants, diabetes drugs, or drugs broken down by your liver (most common medications fall into this last group), talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting this supplement.
Avoid it during pregnancy or breastfeeding unless your healthcare provider says otherwise.
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Assessment coverage: 3 of 3 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Apr 22, 2021.
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 Grape Complete Includes Pine Bark, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Country Life |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 015794073161 |
| Net contents | 90 Vegan Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Apr 22, 2021 |
| DSLD ID | 248854 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Grape Complete Includes Pine Bark by Country Life, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Grape extract | 100 mg | -- |
| Grape seed extract | 25 mg | -- |
| Pine bark extract | 25 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Cellulose, Cellulose, Rice Bran extract, Silica, Vegetable Glaze, Sunflower Oil
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Formula
Country Life’s Grape Complete delivers a powerful antioxidant rich combination of Grape Skin Extract, Grape Seed Extract and Pine Bark. All, together, are rich in bioflavonoids and flavonoids.
Includes pine bark Includes powerful antioxidant High in Polyphenols Includes antioxidants from Pine Bark
FDA Disclaimer Statement
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Formulation
Yes Certified Gluten Free by GFCO.Org
Yes Certified Vegan by the AVA
No yeast, wheat or soy No milk or preservatives No artificial colors, flavors or sweeteners No magnesium stearate No GMOs
This product has been manufactured at a GMP Registered facility.
Certified Gluten-Free
General Statements
Yes recyclable packaging Yes Manufacturing supports wind power
Established 1971
Our Pledge of Integrity Authenticity Cleanliness Freshness Consistency Accuracy
Seals/Symbols
Certified B Corporation Certified Gluten Free by GFCO.Org
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: Adults take one (1) capsule daily with food or as directed by a health care professional. As a reminder, discuss the supplements and medications that you take with your health care provider.
Precautions
Caution: If you are pregnant, nursing or taking medication, have a medical condition or planning surgery, consult a doctor before using this product.
Stop using and consult your doctor if any adverse reactions occur. Do not accept if seal is broken.
Keep out of the reach of children.
Storage
Store in a dry place between 59 degrees - 86 degrees F.
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Grape Complete Includes Pine Bark by Country Life label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Grape Complete Includes Pine Bark by Country Life
These are the 3 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule 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.
Grape extract
Interacts with910 drugs
Grapes and grape products like grape seed extract contain antioxidant compounds such as resveratrol and proanthocyanidins that may support heart and b...
Grape extract monograph & interactionsGrape seed extract
Interacts with910 drugs
Grapes and grape products like grape seed extract contain antioxidant compounds such as resveratrol and proanthocyanidins that may support heart and b...
Grape seed extract monograph & interactionsPine bark extract
Interacts with327 drugs
Maritime pine bark extract (often sold as Pycnogenol) is a plant-based antioxidant most studied for circulation, vein, and skin health. Some research...
Pine bark extract monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Cellulose, Cellulose, Rice Bran extract, Silica, Vegetable Glaze, Sunflower Oil. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Grape Complete Includes Pine Bark by Country Life Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Grape Complete Includes Pine Bark by Country Life does interact with medications, primarily through its grape extract and grape seed extract content.
The most serious interaction is with blood thinners (anticoagulants) and antiplatelet drugs — grape extracts may increase bleeding risk by affecting how platelets clump together. Altogether, these interactions span 1,070 individual medications.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Grape extract and grape seed extract both affect how your liver breaks down a wide range of drugs. They may change levels of CYP1A2 substrates (some drugs go down, some go up), CYP2D6 substrates (may go up), and CYP3A4 substrates (unclear whether they go up or down — the research conflicts).
They also interact with CYP2E1 substrates (may go up). The grape ingredients specifically reduce absorption of cyclosporine (an immunosuppressant) by up to 30% if taken together, and may weaken midazolam (a sedative) if you take the supplement long-term.
Pine bark extract adds three more concerns. It may increase bleeding risk with anticoagulants and antiplatelet drugs.
It may interfere with immunosuppressants by boosting immune activity. It may also increase low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) risk if you're taking diabetes medications, so blood sugar monitoring would be important.
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The ingredients in Grape Complete Includes Pine Bark interact with 1,069 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
2 of the 3 ingredients in Grape Complete Includes Pine Bark interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Grape extract Pine bark extract
Acetaminophen, MethocarbamolRobaxacet
How Acetaminophen, Methocarbamol interacts with Grape Complete Includes Pine Bark — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Grape Seed ExtractCytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, grape seed extract might increase the levels of CYP2E1 substrates.
Read the full Grape Seed Extract + Acetaminophen, Methocarbamol interactionAcetaminophen, OrphenadrineOrfenagesic
How Acetaminophen, Orphenadrine interacts with Grape Complete Includes Pine Bark — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Grape Seed ExtractCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, grape juice might reduce the levels of CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full Grape Seed Extract + Acetaminophen, Orphenadrine interactionAcetaminophen, OxycodonePercocet, Roxicet, Tylox, Xartemis XR
How Acetaminophen, Oxycodone interacts with Grape Complete Includes Pine Bark — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Grape Seed ExtractCytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, grape seed extract might increase the levels of CYP2E1 substrates.
Read the full Grape Seed Extract + Acetaminophen, Oxycodone interactionAcetaminophen, Pamabrom, PyrilamineMidol Max Strength PMS, Pamprin, Pamprin ES
How Acetaminophen, Pamabrom, Pyrilamine interacts with Grape Complete Includes Pine Bark — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Grape Seed ExtractCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, grape juice might reduce the levels of CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full Grape Seed Extract + Acetaminophen, Pamabrom, Pyrilamine interactionAcetaminophen, PentazocineTalacen
How Acetaminophen, Pentazocine interacts with Grape Complete Includes Pine Bark — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Grape Seed ExtractCytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, grape seed extract might increase the levels of CYP2E1 substrates.
Read the full Grape Seed Extract + Acetaminophen, Pentazocine interactionAcetaminophen, Phenylephrine, ChlorpheniramineSuper Cold Tabs
How Acetaminophen, Phenylephrine, Chlorpheniramine interacts with Grape Complete Includes Pine Bark — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Grape Seed ExtractCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, grape juice might reduce the levels of CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full Grape Seed Extract + Acetaminophen, Phenylephrine, Chlorpheniramine interactionAcetaminophen, PhenylpropanolamineTetra Caps
How Acetaminophen, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with Grape Complete Includes Pine Bark — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Grape Seed ExtractCytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, grape seed extract might increase the levels of CYP2E1 substrates.
Read the full Grape Seed Extract + Acetaminophen, Phenylpropanolamine interactionAcetaminophen, Phenylpropanolamine, PhenyltoloxamineSinubid
How Acetaminophen, Phenylpropanolamine, Phenyltoloxamine interacts with Grape Complete Includes Pine Bark — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Grape Seed ExtractCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, grape juice might reduce the levels of CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full Grape Seed Extract + Acetaminophen, Phenylpropanolamine, Phenyltoloxamine interactionAcetaminophen, PhenyltoloxaminePercogesic, Relagesic
How Acetaminophen, Phenyltoloxamine interacts with Grape Complete Includes Pine Bark — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Grape Seed ExtractCytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, grape seed extract might increase the levels of CYP2E1 substrates.
Read the full Grape Seed Extract + Acetaminophen, Phenyltoloxamine interactionAcetaminophen, Phenyltoloxamine, SalicylamideLobac
How Acetaminophen, Phenyltoloxamine, Salicylamide interacts with Grape Complete Includes Pine Bark — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Grape Seed ExtractCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, grape juice might reduce the levels of CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full Grape Seed Extract + Acetaminophen, Phenyltoloxamine, Salicylamide interactionAcetaminophen, PropoxypheneDarvocet-N 100, Darvocet-N 50, E-Lor, Wygesic
How Acetaminophen, Propoxyphene interacts with Grape Complete Includes Pine Bark — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Grape Seed ExtractCytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, grape seed extract might increase the levels of CYP2E1 substrates.
Read the full Grape Seed Extract + Acetaminophen, Propoxyphene interactionAcetaminophen, PseudoephedrineChildren's Tylenol Sinus, Dristan N.D., Non-Aspirin Sinus, Ornex, Ornex-Max, Sinutab +5 more
How Acetaminophen, Pseudoephedrine interacts with Grape Complete Includes Pine Bark — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Grape Seed ExtractCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, grape juice might reduce the levels of CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full Grape Seed Extract + Acetaminophen, Pseudoephedrine interactionAcetaminophen, Pseudoephedrine, TriprolidineActifed Plus ES
How Acetaminophen, Pseudoephedrine, Triprolidine interacts with Grape Complete Includes Pine Bark — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Grape Seed ExtractCytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, grape seed extract might increase the levels of CYP2E1 substrates.
Read the full Grape Seed Extract + Acetaminophen, Pseudoephedrine, Triprolidine interactionAcetohexamideDymelor
How Acetohexamide interacts with Grape Complete Includes Pine Bark — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Pine Bark ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, maritime pine bark extract might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when used with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Pine Bark Extract + Acetohexamide interactionAcetylsalicylic AcidEntrophen
How Acetylsalicylic Acid interacts with Grape Complete Includes Pine Bark — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Grape Seed ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, grape extracts may have antiplatelet effects and may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Grape Seed Extract + Acetylsalicylic Acid interactionPine Bark ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, maritime pine bark extract might increase the risk of bleeding when used with antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs.
Read the full Pine Bark Extract + Acetylsalicylic Acid interactionAdagrasibKrazati
How Adagrasib interacts with Grape Complete Includes Pine Bark — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Grape Seed ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
It is unclear if grape seed extract inhibits or induces CYP3A4; research is conflicting.
Read the full Grape Seed Extract + Adagrasib interactionAdalimumabHumira
How Adalimumab interacts with Grape Complete Includes Pine Bark — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Pine Bark ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, maritime pine bark extract might decrease the effectiveness of immunosuppressant therapy.
Read the full Pine Bark Extract + Adalimumab interactionAdalimumab-adazHyrimoz
How Adalimumab-adaz interacts with Grape Complete Includes Pine Bark — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Pine Bark ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, maritime pine bark extract might decrease the effectiveness of immunosuppressant therapy.
Read the full Pine Bark Extract + Adalimumab-adaz interactionAdalimumab-adbmCyltezo
How Adalimumab-adbm interacts with Grape Complete Includes Pine Bark — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Pine Bark ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, maritime pine bark extract might decrease the effectiveness of immunosuppressant therapy.
Read the full Pine Bark Extract + Adalimumab-adbm interactionAdalimumab-afzbAbrilada
How Adalimumab-afzb interacts with Grape Complete Includes Pine Bark — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Pine Bark ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, maritime pine bark extract might decrease the effectiveness of immunosuppressant therapy.
Read the full Pine Bark Extract + Adalimumab-afzb interactionAdalimumab-attoAmjevita
How Adalimumab-atto interacts with Grape Complete Includes Pine Bark — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Pine Bark ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, maritime pine bark extract might decrease the effectiveness of immunosuppressant therapy.
Read the full Pine Bark Extract + Adalimumab-atto interactionAdalimumab-bwwdHadlima
How Adalimumab-bwwd interacts with Grape Complete Includes Pine Bark — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Pine Bark ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, maritime pine bark extract might decrease the effectiveness of immunosuppressant therapy.
Read the full Pine Bark Extract + Adalimumab-bwwd interactionAdalimumab-fkjpHulio
How Adalimumab-fkjp interacts with Grape Complete Includes Pine Bark — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Pine Bark ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, maritime pine bark extract might decrease the effectiveness of immunosuppressant therapy.
Read the full Pine Bark Extract + Adalimumab-fkjp interactionAerosphere Budesonide, Formoterol Fumarate, GlycopyrrolateBreztri
How Aerosphere Budesonide, Formoterol Fumarate, Glycopyrrolate interacts with Grape Complete Includes Pine Bark — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Grape Seed ExtractCytochrome P450 2c9 (cyp2c9) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
It is unclear if grape juice or grape seed extract inhibits CYP2C9; research is conflicting.
Read the full Grape Seed Extract + Aerosphere Budesonide, Formoterol Fumarate, Glycopyrrolate interactionAgomelatineValdoxan
How Agomelatine interacts with Grape Complete Includes Pine Bark — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Grape Seed ExtractCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2c9 (cyp2c9) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, grape juice might reduce the levels of CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full Grape Seed Extract + Agomelatine interactionAlbiglutideTanzeum
How Albiglutide interacts with Grape Complete Includes Pine Bark — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Pine Bark ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, maritime pine bark extract might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when used with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Pine Bark Extract + Albiglutide interactionAlefaceptAmevive
How Alefacept interacts with Grape Complete Includes Pine Bark — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Pine Bark ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, maritime pine bark extract might decrease the effectiveness of immunosuppressant therapy.
Read the full Pine Bark Extract + Alefacept interactionAlemtuzumabCampath
How Alemtuzumab interacts with Grape Complete Includes Pine Bark — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Pine Bark ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, maritime pine bark extract might decrease the effectiveness of immunosuppressant therapy.
Read the full Pine Bark Extract + Alemtuzumab interactionAlfentanilAlfenta
How Alfentanil interacts with Grape Complete Includes Pine Bark — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Grape Seed ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
It is unclear if grape seed extract inhibits or induces CYP3A4; research is conflicting.
Read the full Grape Seed Extract + Alfentanil interactionAlfuzosinUroxatral
How Alfuzosin interacts with Grape Complete Includes Pine Bark — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Grape Seed ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
It is unclear if grape seed extract inhibits or induces CYP3A4; research is conflicting.
Read the full Grape Seed Extract + Alfuzosin interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Grape Complete Includes Pine Bark 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.
Grape extract
Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs
Theoretically, grape extracts may have antiplatelet effects and may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
In vitro evidence suggests that grape extracts might decrease platelet aggregation.
Cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune)
Ingesting grape juice with cyclosporine can reduce cyclosporine absorption.
A small pharmacokinetic study in healthy young adults shows that intake of purple grape juice 200 mL along with cyclosporine can decrease the absorption of cyclosporine by up to 30% when compared with water. Separate doses of grape juice and cyclosporine by at least 2 hours to avoid this interaction.
Cytochrome P450 1A2 (Cyp1A2) Substrates
Theoretically, grape juice might reduce the levels of CYP1A2 substrates.
A small pharmacokinetic study in healthy adults shows that ingestion of 200 mL of grape juice decreases phenacetin plasma levels. This is thought to be due to induction of CYP1A2.
Cytochrome P450 2D6 (Cyp2D6) Substrates
Theoretically, grape seed extract may increase the levels of CYP2D6 substrates.
In vitro evidence suggests that grape seed extract might inhibit CYP2D6 enzymes. However, this interaction has not been reported in humans.
Cytochrome P450 2E1 (Cyp2E1) Substrates
Theoretically, grape seed extract might increase the levels of CYP2E1 substrates.
In vitro and animal research suggests that grape seed proanthocyanidin extract inhibits CYP2E1 enzymes. However, this interaction has not been reported in humans.
Cytochrome P450 3A4 (Cyp3A4) Substrates
It is unclear if grape seed extract inhibits or induces CYP3A4; research is conflicting.
In vitro evidence suggests that grape seed extract might inhibit CYP3A4 enzymes. However, evidence from animal research shows that grape seed extract may induce CYP3A4 in the liver. So far, these interactions have not been reported in humans.
Midazolam (Versed)
Theoretically, long-term intake of grape seed extract might decrease the effects of midazolam.
Animal research shows that subchronic ingestions of grape seed extract can increase the elimination of intravenous midazolam by increasing hepatic CYP3A4 activity. Single doses of grape seed extract do not appear to affect midazolam elimination.
Phenacetin
Grape juice might decrease phenacetin absorption.
A small pharmacokinetic study in healthy adults shows that ingestion of 200 mL of grape juice decreases phenacetin plasma levels. This is thought to be due to induction of cytochrome P450 1A2 (CYP1A2).
Cytochrome P450 2C9 (Cyp2C9) Substrates
It is unclear if grape juice or grape seed extract inhibits CYP2C9; research is conflicting.
In vitro evidence shows that grape seed extract or grape juice might inhibit CYP2C9 enzymes. However, a small pharmacokinetic study in healthy adults shows that drinking 8 ounces of grape juice once does not affect the clearance of flurbiprofen, a probe-drug for CYP2C9 metabolism. The effects of continued grape juice consumption are unclear.
Pine bark extract
Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs
Theoretically, maritime pine bark extract might increase the risk of bleeding when used with antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs.
Clinical research suggests that maritime pine bark extract inhibits platelet aggregation. However, the clinical significance of this effect is unclear.
Antidiabetes Drugs
Theoretically, maritime pine bark extract might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when used with antidiabetes drugs.
One clinical study shows that maritime pine bark extract decreases blood sugar in patients with diabetes being treated with antidiabetes agents. Monitor blood glucose levels closely. Dose adjustments might be necessary.
Immunosuppressants
Theoretically, maritime pine bark extract might decrease the effectiveness of immunosuppressant therapy.
In vitro and animal research suggests that maritime pine bark extract has immunostimulant activity. This effect has not been reported in humans.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Grape Complete Includes Pine Bark, from the product label.
Country Life
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- Country Life, LLC
- Street Address
- 180 Vanderbilt Motor Parkway
- City
- Hauppauge
- State
- NY
- ZipCode
- 11788
- Web Address
- CountryLifeVitamins.com
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The Full Monographs Behind Grape Complete Includes Pine Bark’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Grape
Interacts with 910 drugsGrapes and grape products like grape seed extract contain antioxidant compounds such as resveratrol and proanthocyanidins that may support heart and blood vessel health. While the food is he...
Read the full Grape monograph → Herb & supplement monographMaritime Pine
Interacts with 327 drugsMaritime pine bark extract (often sold as Pycnogenol) is a plant-based antioxidant most studied for circulation, vein, and skin health. Some research is promising, but many studies are small...
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The 48 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.
Grape 34 references
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- Nishikawa, M., Ariyoshi, N., Kotani, A., Ishii, I., Nakamura, H., Nakasa, H., Ida, M., Nakamura, H., Kimura, N., Kimura, M., Hasegawa, A., Kusu, F., Ohmori, S., Nakazawa, K., and Kitada, M. Effects of continuous ingestion of green tea or grape seed extra
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- de Lange, D. W., Verhoef, S., Gorter, G., Kraaijenhagen, R. J., van de Wiel, A., and Akkerman, J. W. Polyphenolic grape extract inhibits platelet activation through PECAM-1: an explanation for the French paradox. Alcohol Clin.Exp.Res 2007;31(8):1308-1314 PubMed
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- Brito, FF., Martinez, A., Palacios, R., Mur, P., Gomez, E., Galindo, P. A., Borja, J., and Martinez, J. Rhinoconjunctivitis and asthma caused by vine pollen: a case report. J Allergy Clin Immunol 1999;103(2 Pt 1):262-266. PubMed
- Ras RT, Zock PL, Zebregs YE, et al. Effect of polyphenol-rich grape seed extract on ambulatory blood pressure in subjects with pre- and stage I hypertension. Br J Nutr 2013;110(12):2234-41. PubMed
- Berry AC, Nakshabendi R, Abidali H, et al. Adverse effects of grape seed extract supplement: A clinical case and long-term follow-up. J Diet Suppl. 2016;13(2):232-5. PubMed
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Maritime Pine 14 references
- Rice-Evans CA, Packer L, eds. Flavonoids in Health and Disease. Manhattan, NY: Marcel Dekker, Inc., 1998.
- Liu FJ, Zhang YX, Lau BH. Pycnogenol enhances immune and haemopoietic functions in senescence-accelerated mice. Cell Mol Life Sci 1998;54:1168-72. PubMed
- Putter M, Grotemeyer KH, Wurthwein G, et al. Inhibition of smoking-induced platelet aggregation by aspirin and pycnogenol. Thromb Res 1999;95:155-61. PubMed
- Kohama T, Inoue M. Pycnogenol alleviates pain associated with pregnancy. Phytother Res 2006;20:232-4.
- Liu X, Zhou HJ, Rohdewald P. French maritime pine bark extract pycnogenol dose-dependently lowers glucose in type 2 diabetic patients (letter). Diabetes Care 2004;27:839. PubMed
- Liu X, Wei J, Tan F, et al. Antidiabetic effect of Pycnogenol French maritime pine bark extract in patients with diabetes type II. Life Sci 2004;75:2505-13. PubMed
- Wilson D, Evans M, Guthrie N et al. A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled exploratory study to evaluate the potential of pycnogenol for improving allergic rhinitis symptoms. Phytother Res 2010;24:1115-9.
- Araghi-Niknam, M., Hosseini, S., Larson, D., Rohdewald, P., and Watson, R. R. Pine bark extract reduces platelet aggregation. Integr.Med. 3-21-2000;2(2):73-77. PubMed
- Trebaticka, J., Kopasova, S., Hradecna, Z., Cinovsky, K., Skodacek, I., Suba, J., Muchova, J., Zitnanova, I., Waczulikova, I., Rohdewald, P., and Durackova, Z. Treatment of ADHD with French maritime pine bark extract, Pycnogenol. Eur.Child Adolesc.Psychi PubMed
- Suzuki, N., Uebaba, K., Kohama, T., Moniwa, N., Kanayama, N., and Koike, K. French maritime pine bark extract significantly lowers the requirement for analgesic medication in dysmenorrhea: a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study
- Cisar, P., Jany, R., Waczulikova, I., Sumegova, K., Muchova, J., Vojtassak, J., Durackova, Z., Lisy, M., and Rohdewald, P. Effect of pine bark extract (Pycnogenol) on symptoms of knee osteoarthritis. Phytother.Res. 2008;22(8):1087-1092.
- Enseleit, F., Sudano, I., Periat, D., Winnik, S., Wolfrum, M., Flammer, A. J., Frohlich, G. M., Kaiser, P., Hirt, A., Haile, S. R., Krasniqi, N., Matter, C. M., Uhlenhut, K., Hogger, P., Neidhart, M., Luscher, T. F., Ruschitzka, F., and Noll, G. Effects
- Schoonees, A., Visser, J., Musekiwa, A., and Volmink, J. Pycnogenol(R) (extract of French maritime pine bark) for the treatment of chronic disorders. Cochrane.Database.Syst.Rev. 2012;4:CD008294.
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