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Horny Goat Weed & Maca Chocolate Flavor Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by TerraVita

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Liquid Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 30, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Horny Goat Weed & Maca Chocolate Flavor 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

Horny Goat Weed & Maca Chocolate Flavor is a dietary supplement by TerraVita with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for erectile dysfunction, low libido, fatigue and low energy.Based on those ingredients, 963 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Horny Goat Weed And Maca Glycerite Liquid Extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Horny Goat Weed & Maca Chocolate Flavor by TerraVita

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

Low disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Low

Most active ingredients don't disclose an individual amount — you can't tell how much of each you're getting.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 0 of its 2 active ingredients.
  • “Horny Goat Weed And Maca Glycerite Liquid Extract” is listed as a grouped ingredient — the label gives one combined amount (0.13 mg) without saying how much of each component you get.

This product has 2 active ingredients: Maca Glycerite Liquid Extract and Horny Goat Weed Glycerite Liquid Extract, both in a liquid form. The other ingredients are glycerin and chocolate flavor (inactive components that help deliver and flavor the product).

Does it work?

Insufficient evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Insufficient

There isn't enough reliable clinical evidence to rate this product's ingredients for its stated purpose.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: sexual function and vitality.
  • We looked for evidence on: Erectile dysfunction (ED), Sexual desire, Sexual dysfunction, Age-related testosterone deficiency, Male infertility, Antidepressant-induced sexual dysfunction — and 4 related terms.
  • The closest evidence on file: Maca is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Antidepressant-induced sexual dysfunction (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Maca is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), Fatigue, Postmenopausal conditions, Sexual desire, and more.

The evidence for both ingredients isn't yet established in the data we hold. Maca has insufficient reliable evidence for amenorrhea, anemia, antidepressant-induced sexual dysfunction, athletic performance, and osteoporosis.

Horny goat weed also carries insufficient reliable evidence for sexual dysfunction, bronchitis, osteoporosis, and coronary heart disease. Neither ingredient has a rating showing it works for its claimed purpose.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Horny Goat Weed Maca

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 2 of the 2 matched ingredients.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 2 of 2.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 2 of 2.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Horny goat weed is generally well tolerated for short-term use, though human safety data is limited and product quality varies. The most common side effects are dizziness, dry mouth, nosebleed, thirst, and vomiting.

A rare serious effect (respiratory arrest) has been reported. Long-term use may bring repeated nosebleeds, dry mouth, thirst, and vomiting.

One case reported an abnormal heart rhythm after 2 weeks, though it's unclear if other ingredients were involved. Maca appears generally well tolerated as a food, but supplement safety hasn't been studied long term.

Fresh, uncooked maca may cause stomach pain. Neither ingredient has enough safety data for pregnancy — maca should be avoided, and horny goat weed is possibly unsafe.

Both should be avoided while breastfeeding due to insufficient safety data.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Horny Goat Weed Maca

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 2 matched ingredients can interact with medications — Horny Goat Weed.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs.
  • For scale: 964 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 taking this product, check with your pharmacist if you take blood pressure medications, estrogens (hormone therapy or birth control), blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs, or medications processed through liver pathways CYP1A2, CYP2B6, or CYP3A4 — the horny goat weed component may interact with all of these.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with insufficient evidence for its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

If you're taking blood pressure medications, hormone therapy, birth control, blood thinners, or antiplatelet drugs, check with your pharmacist before using this product — horny goat weed may interact. This product also hasn't proven effective for the conditions it claims to address.

If you're pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your pharmacist or doctor.

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

Assessment coverage: 2 of 2 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Dec 13, 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

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Horny Goat Weed & Maca Chocolate Flavor, straight from the product label.

Brand TerraVita
Barcode (UPC) 064435225902
Net contents 1 Fluid Ounce(s); 30 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Dec 13, 2022
DSLD ID 281437
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Horny Goat Weed & Maca Chocolate Flavor by TerraVita, 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:
25 Drop(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
40 Drop(s)
Servings per container
227
UPC/BARCODE
064435225902
IngredientAmount% DV
Maca Glycerite Liquid Extract0 NP--
Horny Goat Weed And Maca Glycerite Liquid Extract0.13 mg--
Horny Goat Weed Glycerite Liquid Extract0 NP--

Other ingredients: Glycerin, Chocolate flavor

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Label statements
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Brand IP Statement(s)

Copyright 2018 TerraVita - Distributed by ZooScape LLC, All Rights Reserved.

Formula

Glycerite liquid extract (1:5) Chocolate flavored

Formulation

Alcohol free

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: Take 25-40 drops of extract in a small amount of warm water 3-4 times daily. Shake well before using.

Precautions

Keep away from children.

Do not use if safety seal around cap is broken or missing.

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Horny Goat Weed & Maca Chocolate Flavor label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Horny Goat Weed & Maca Chocolate Flavor by TerraVita

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

Serving size25 Drop(s) Dosage formLiquid Servings per container227 Amounts shown are per serving.

Horny Goat Weed And Maca Glycerite Liquid Extract

Interacts with
963 drugs
0.13 mg per serving

Horny goat weed (Epimedium) is a traditional Chinese herb most often marketed for low libido and erectile problems, but solid human evidence for these...

Horny Goat Weed And Maca Glycerite Liquid Extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Glycerin, Chocolate flavor. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Horny Goat Weed & Maca Chocolate Flavor by TerraVita Drug Interactions

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963 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Horny Goat Weed And Maca Glycerite Liquid Extract 963

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Horny Goat Weed & Maca Chocolate Flavor interact with 963 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Horny Goat Weed & Maca Chocolate Flavor interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Horny Goat Weed And Maca Glycerite Liquid Extract

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Horny Goat Weed & Maca Chocolate Flavor 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.

Horny Goat Weed And Maca Glycerite Liquid Extract6 drug types · 963 drugs

Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs

Theoretically, horny goat weed might increase the risk of bleeding.
In vitro research and animal research shows that horny goat weed can inhibit platelet aggregation and thrombus formation. This effect has not been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Antihypertensive Drugs

Theoretically, horny goat weed might increase the risk of hypotension.
Laboratory research suggests that horny goat weed might have hypotensive effects. This effect has not been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cytochrome P450 1A2 (Cyp1A2) Substrates

Theoretically, horny goat weed might increase the effects and side effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
In vitro, horny goat weed leaf extract inhibits CYP1A2. This effect has not been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cytochrome P450 2B6 (Cyp2B6) Substrates

Theoretically, horny goat weed might increase the effects and side effects of CYP2B6 substrates.
In vitro, horny goat weed leaf extract inhibits CYP2B6. This effect has not been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cytochrome P450 3A4 (Cyp3A4) Substrates

Theoretically, horny goat weed might increase the effects and side effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
In vitro, horny goat weed extract inhibits CYP3A4 and suppresses CYP3A4 mRNA expression. This effect has not been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Estrogens

Theoretically, concomitant use of horny goat weed with estrogens might increase their therapeutic and adverse effects.
In vitro evidence suggests that horny goat weed has estrogenic activity. In clinical research, horny goat weed has been shown to increase blood levels of estrogen in some females.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Horny Goat Weed And Maca Glycerite Liquid Extract full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Horny Goat Weed & Maca Chocolate Flavor, from the product label.

TerraVita

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Name
ZooScape LLC
Phone Number
844-449-0444
Web Address
www.ZooScape.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Horny Goat Weed & Maca Chocolate Flavor by TerraVita: Common Questions

Does Horny Goat Weed & Maca Chocolate Flavor by TerraVita interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Horny Goat Weed & Maca Chocolate Flavor has a known interaction with 963 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Horny Goat Weed & Maca Chocolate Flavor 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.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
No. Maca should be avoided during pregnancy due to insufficient safety data, and horny goat weed is rated possibly unsafe in pregnancy. Both ingredients should be avoided while breastfeeding. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether this product is right for you.
What side effects might I experience?
Horny goat weed may cause dizziness, dry mouth, nosebleed, thirst, or vomiting, especially with longer use. Maca made from fresh, uncooked root may cause stomach pain. If you notice an abnormal heart rhythm or difficulty breathing, seek medical attention right away.
Does this actually work for sexual dysfunction?
The evidence isn't established. Both horny goat weed and maca have insufficient reliable evidence for sexual dysfunction in our data, so we can't confirm either ingredient works for this purpose.
Why can't I take this with my blood pressure medication?
Lab research suggests horny goat weed may lower blood pressure on its own. Combined with your medication, it could push your pressure too low. It hasn't been studied in humans, but your pharmacist can help you decide if the risk applies to you.
Is this product safe long-term?
Short-term use of horny goat weed is generally tolerated, but human safety data is limited and product quality varies. Long-term use has been linked to nosebleeds, dry mouth, thirst, and vomiting. Maca safety in supplement amounts hasn't been studied long term. Talk with your pharmacist about how long you plan to use it.

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Go deeper

The Full Monographs Behind Horny Goat Weed & Maca Chocolate Flavor’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Horny Goat Weed

Interacts with 963 drugs

Horny goat weed (Epimedium) is a traditional Chinese herb most often marketed for low libido and erectile problems, but solid human evidence for these uses is lacking. While short-term use s...

Read the full Horny Goat Weed monograph → Herb & supplement monograph

Maca

Maca is a nutrient-rich Andean root often used for energy, libido, and menopause symptoms. Early studies suggest it may modestly help sexual desire and some menopause symptoms, but the evide...

Read the full Maca monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Horny Goat Weed & Maca Chocolate Flavor'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 12 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.

Maca 1 reference
  1. Valerio, L. G., Jr. and Gonzales, G. F. Toxicological aspects of the South American herbs cat's claw (Uncaria tomentosa) and Maca (Lepidium meyenii) : a critical synopsis. Toxicol.Rev 2005;24(1):11-35. PubMed

See these in context on the Maca monograph →

Horny Goat Weed 11 references
  1. Cirigliano MD, Szapary PO. Horny goat weed for erectile dysfunction. Alt Med Alert 2001;4:19-22.
  2. Partin JF, Pushkin YR. Tachyarrhythmia and hypomania with horny goat weed. Psychosomatics 2004;45:536-7. PubMed
  3. De Naeyer A, Pocock V, Milligan S, De Keukeleire D. Estrogenic activity of a polyphenolic extract of the leaves of Epimedium brevicornum. Fitoterapia 2005;76:35-40. PubMed
  4. Zhang CZ, Wang SX, Zhang Y, et al. In vitro estrogenic activities of Chinese medicinal plants traditionally used for the management of menopausal symptoms. J Ethnopharmacol 2005;98:295-300. PubMed
  5. Yap SP, Shen P, Li J, et al. Molecular and pharmacodynamic properties of estrogenic extracts from the traditional Chinese medicinal herb, Epimedium. J Ethnopharmacol 2007;113:218-24. PubMed
  6. Yan, F. F., Liu, Y., Liu, Y. F., and Zhao, Y. X. Herba Epimedii water extract elevates estrogen level and improves lipid metabolism in postmenopausal women. Phytother.Res. 2008;22(9):1224-1228. PubMed
  7. Ramanathan VS, Mitropoulos E, Shlopov B, et al. An Enzyte'ing' case of acute hepatitis. J Clin Gastroenterol 2011;45(9):834-5. PubMed
  8. Zhong Q, Shi Z, Zhang L, et al. The potential of Epimedium koreanum Nakai for herb-drug interaction. J Pharm Pharmacol 2017;69(10):1398-408. doi: 10.1111/jphp.12773.
  9. Irfan M, Kwon TH, Lee DH, et al. Antiplatelet and Antithrombotic Effects of Epimedium koreanum Nakai. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. Apr 2021;2021:7071987. PubMed
  10. Tan K, Yang W, Pang L, Hou F. Differences in clinical characteristics among 726 patients with Chinese herbal medicine- or Western medicine-induced liver injury. Medicine (Baltimore) 2022;101(32):e29909. PubMed
  11. Li K, Yu XH, Maskey AR, et al. Cytochrome P450 3A4 suppression by epimedium and active compound kaempferol leads to synergistic anti-inflammatory effect with corticosteroid. Front Pharmacol 2023;13:1042756. PubMed

See these in context on the Horny Goat Weed 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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