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Hoodia Gordonii Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Prescribed Choice

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Capsule Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
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First and foremost: checking Hoodia Gordonii 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

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Hoodia Gordonii is a dietary supplement by Prescribed Choice with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for appetite suppression, weight loss, reducing food cravings.Based on those ingredients, 262 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Hoodia gordonii (fresh stem) 20:1. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Hoodia Gordonii by Prescribed Choice

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.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains one active ingredient: hoodia gordonii (fresh stem) in a 20:1 concentrated form, which means the plant material has been concentrated to make it more potent. The capsule also holds inactive ingredients — microcrystalline cellulose, rice flour, ascorbyl palmitate (a form of vitamin C used as a preservative), and silica — which are fillers and binders that help hold the capsule together.

Does it work?

Not established
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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Not established

The graded evidence we hold for these ingredients covers different conditions than the ones this product is marketed for, so there's no established rating for its stated use — see Hoodia's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: natural appetite suppressant.
  • We looked for evidence on: Obesity, Overweight, Weight management, Appetite control.
  • The closest evidence on file: Hoodia is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Obesity (Natural Medicines).

The evidence on hoodia gordonii for weight loss is insufficient to rate. What we hold shows the research is not yet reliable enough to say whether it actually works for obesity.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Hoodia

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Hoodia has limited safety data available, and side effects have been reported. You may experience minor adverse effects including disturbances of skin sensation, headache, dizziness, giddiness, and nausea.

There's also concern that hoodia may increase blood pressure and heart rate — which aligns with its interaction risks mentioned above. The safety data advises against using hoodia during pregnancy and breastfeeding because there isn't enough information to know whether it's safe.

If you're pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Hoodia

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Hoodia.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 262 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Before you take this product, check your blood pressure medications (such as captopril, enalapril, losartan, and valsartan), beta-blockers (like atenolol and metoprolol), diabetes drugs, and insulin with your doctor or pharmacist. Hoodia may weaken the effect of blood pressure and heart medications, and it may increase the blood sugar-lowering effect of diabetes medications and insulin, raising your risk of low blood sugar.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Hoodia gordonii is a single-ingredient product that poses Moderate-level interaction risks with blood pressure drugs, heart medications, and diabetes treatments. If you take any prescription medication — especially for high blood pressure, heart rhythm, or blood sugar control — check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting it.

Pregnant and breastfeeding individuals should avoid it due to insufficient safety data.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Nov 25, 2013.

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

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Hoodia Gordonii, straight from the product label.

Brand Prescribed Choice
Barcode (UPC) 710013800237
Net contents 60 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Nov 25, 2013
DSLD ID 27972
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Hoodia Gordonii by Prescribed Choice, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
2 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
2 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
30
UPC/BARCODE
710013800237
IngredientAmount% DV
Hoodia gordonii (fresh stem) 20:1400 mg--

Other ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Rice Flour, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Silica

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Label statements
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General Statements

MADE IN USA

Professional Nutraceutical Formulations

Natural Appetite Suppressant

Origin: Africa

Brand IP Statement(s)

SUGGESTED USE: As a dietary supplement, take two (2) capsules daily before meals, or as directed by a healthcare professional.

Precautions

CAUTION: Consult your healthcare professional before use if you are pregnant or lactating, have or have had a medical condition or are taking prescription medication.

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

FDA Disclaimer Statement

This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Storage

STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE.

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Hoodia Gordonii by Prescribed Choice label

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Hoodia Gordonii label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Hoodia Gordonii by Prescribed Choice

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size2 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container30 Amounts shown are per serving.

Hoodia gordonii (fresh stem) 20:1

Interacts with
262 drugs
400 mg per serving

Hoodia is a succulent plant from southern Africa that is marketed as an appetite suppressant for weight loss, but solid human evidence that it actuall...

Hoodia gordonii (fresh stem) 20:1 monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Rice Flour, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Silica. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Hoodia Gordonii by Prescribed Choice Drug Interactions

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Ingredients driving the most interactions

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Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Hoodia Gordonii interact with 262 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Hoodia Gordonii interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Hoodia gordonii (fresh stem) 20:1

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Hoodia Gordonii 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.

Hoodia gordonii (fresh stem) 20:14 drug types · 262 drugs

Antidiabetes Drugs

Animal research shows that a steroid glycoside of hoodia, gordonoside F, increases glucose-stimulated insulin secretion by activating GPR119. This effect enhances glucose disposal. Theoretically, concomitant use of hoodia with antidiabetes medications may enhance blood glucose-lowering effects and increase the risk of hypoglycemia. Some antidiabetes medications include glimepiride (Amaryl), glyburide (DiaBeta, Glynase PresTab, Micronase), insulin, pioglitazone (Actos), rosiglitazone (Avandia), chlorpropamide (Diabinese), glipizide (Glucotrol), tolbutamide (Orinase), and others.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Antihypertensive Drugs

Clinical research shows that hoodia can increase blood pressure. Theoretically, concomitant use of hoodia with antihypertensive drugs might decrease the effectiveness of the antihypertensive drugs and increase the risk of hypertension. Some antihypertensive drugs include captopril (Capoten), enalapril (Vasotec), losartan (Cozaar), valsartan (Diovan), diltiazem (Cardizem), Amlodipine (Norvasc), hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDiuril), furosemide (Lasix), and many others.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Beta-Blockers

Evidence from in vitro research shows that hoodia may stimulate beta-adrenergic receptors. Also, clinical research shows that hoodia can increase blood pressure and heart rate. Theoretically, using hoodia with beta-blockers might decrease the effects of these medications. Some beta-blocker drugs include atenolol (Tenormin), metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol XL), nadolol (Corgard), and propranolol (Inderal).

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Insulin

Animal research shows that a steroid glycoside of hoodia, gordonoside F, increases glucose-stimulated insulin secretion by activating GPR119. Theoretically, concomitant use of hoodia with insulin may enhance the blood glucose-lowering effects of insulin. Blood glucose levels should be monitored.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Hoodia gordonii (fresh stem) 20:1 full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Hoodia Gordonii, from the product label.

Prescribed Choice

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Name
Olympian Labs, Inc.
State
AZ
ZipCode
95027
Phone Number
1.800.473.5883
Web Address
www.olympianlabs.com
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Hoodia Gordonii by Prescribed Choice: Common Questions

Does Hoodia Gordonii by Prescribed Choice interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Hoodia Gordonii has a known interaction with 262 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Hoodia Gordonii contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Does hoodia gordonii actually work for weight loss?
The evidence we have on file is not reliable enough to say whether it works for obesity. We'd need more rigorous research to know for sure.
What side effects has hoodia been reported to cause?
Users have reported minor side effects including headache, dizziness, giddiness, nausea, and disturbances of skin sensation. There's also concern that it may raise blood pressure and heart rate.
Is it safe to take hoodia while pregnant or breastfeeding?
No. The safety data advises against use during pregnancy and breastfeeding because there isn't enough information to know whether it's safe for you or your baby. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking it if you're pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding.
What's in this product besides the active ingredient?
The capsule contains microcrystalline cellulose, rice flour, ascorbyl palmitate, and silica — these are inactive fillers and binders that help form the capsule.
Why does hoodia interact with blood pressure and diabetes medications?
Hoodia can raise blood pressure and heart rate, which may weaken blood pressure drugs. It also appears to boost insulin secretion, which could enhance the blood sugar-lowering effect of diabetes medications and insulin, raising the risk of low blood sugar.

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The Full Monographs Behind Hoodia Gordonii’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Herb & supplement monograph

Hoodia

Interacts with 262 drugs

Hoodia is a succulent plant from southern Africa that is marketed as an appetite suppressant for weight loss, but solid human evidence that it actually works is lacking. The few quality stud...

Read the full Hoodia monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Hoodia Gordonii'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.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 3 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.

Hoodia 3 references
  1. Blom WAM, Abrahamse SL, Bradford R, et al. Effects of 15-d repeated consumption of Hoodia gordonii purified extract on safety, ad libitum energy intake, and body weight in healthy, overweight women: a randomized controlled trial. Am J Clin Nutr 2011;94(5) PubMed
  2. Roza O, Lovász N, Zupkó I, Hohmann J, Csupor D. Sympathomimetic activity of a Hoodia gordonii product: a possible mechanism of cardiovascular side effects. Biomed Res Int. 2013;2013:171059.
  3. Zhang S, Ma Y, Li J, et al. Molecular matchmaking between the popular weight-loss herb Hoodia gordonii and GPR119, a potential drug target for metabolic disorder. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2014;111(40):14571-6.

See these in context on the Hoodia monograph →

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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.

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