Kidney Complex Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by TerraVita
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Kidney Complex 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
Kidney Complex is a dietary supplement by TerraVita with 4 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for fluid retention (mild diuretic), urinary and bladder concerns, hair, skin, and nail support.Based on those ingredients, 317 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Corn Silk Glycerite Liquid Extract, Horsetail Glycerite Liquid Extract, Java Tea Glycerite Liquid Extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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What’s inside
Low disclosure
This liquid contains 4 active ingredients. Three of them are plant extracts in glycerite form: horsetail (also called shavegrass), corn silk, and Java tea.
The fourth ingredient, kidney bean pod, is included for kidney support. Glycerin is the inactive carrier ingredient that makes this a liquid.
Each of these extracts is meant to support kidney and urinary function, though the evidence for most of them is not yet well established in the research we hold.
Does it work?
Insufficient evidence
The effectiveness evidence for these ingredients is limited. For horsetail, we have insufficient evidence to rate it for urinary incontinence, obesity, tonsillitis, or hair loss.
Corn silk and Java tea similarly lack reliable evidence — we cannot rate corn silk for blood vessel health, heart conditions, diabetes, depression, or fatigue, and Java tea for high blood pressure or urinary tract infections. None of these ingredients have established effectiveness ratings in our data for kidney health itself.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Horsetail is generally used short-term by healthy adults, but long-term use carries real risks. It can cause abdominal bloating, increased bowel movements, and nausea.
Older horsetail products may contain thiaminase, which depletes thiamine (vitamin B1) with prolonged use — though certified products in Canada are required to be thiaminase-free. There's a rare report of a skin reaction to topical horsetail.
The safety data advise against horsetail during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Corn silk is generally well tolerated short-term, though long-term safety data are limited.
Low potassium and low sodium are documented adverse effects, especially with prolonged use. It's best avoided during pregnancy; while breastfeeding, the data suggest it may be possibly safe, but there isn't enough information to be certain.
Java tea is considered generally well tolerated for short-term use, but human safety data are limited, and it should be avoided during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before taking this product, double-check with your doctor or pharmacist if you take HIV antiretroviral drugs (especially NRTIs or efavirenz), any blood pressure medications, diabetes drugs, potassium-depleting diuretics, lithium, corticosteroids, or warfarin. All of these have moderate interactions documented with one or more ingredients in this blend.
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.
This product is meant for kidney and urinary support, but the evidence for how well it works isn't established in our data. Because of the moderate interactions with blood pressure drugs, blood thinners, diabetes medications, and HIV antiretrovirals, anyone on prescription medication should check their exact drugs against this product before starting.
Talk with your own doctor or pharmacist — they can tell you whether Kidney Complex makes sense for you alongside what you're already taking.
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Assessment coverage: 3 of 4 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jan 23, 2023.
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 Kidney Complex, straight from the product label.
Everything in this section is reproduced from the manufacturer’s own product label — it’s the label speaking, not HelloPharmacist. We show it so you can see exactly what the maker states; we don’t verify or endorse those statements.
Supplement Facts
The label details for Kidney Complex by TerraVita, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Proprietary Blend | 0.13 mL | -- |
| Horsetail Glycerite Liquid Extract | 0 NP | -- |
| Corn Silk Glycerite Liquid Extract | 0 NP | -- |
| Java Tea Glycerite Liquid Extract | 0 NP | -- |
| Kidney Bean Pod Glycerite Liquid Extract | 0 NP | -- |
Other ingredients: Glycerin
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Brand IP Statement(s)
Copyright 2018 TerraVita - Distributed by ZooScape LLC, All Rights Reserved.
Formula
Glycerite liquid extract (1:5)
Formulation
Alcohol free
No flavor
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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Kidney Complex by TerraVita label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Kidney Complex by TerraVita
These are the 4 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size25 Drop(s) Dosage formLiquid Servings per container227 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.
Proprietary Blend
- › Horsetail Glycerite Liquid Extract
- › Corn Silk Glycerite Liquid Extract
- › Java Tea Glycerite Liquid Extract
- › Kidney Bean Pod Glycerite Liquid Extract
Other (inactive) ingredients: Glycerin. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Kidney Complex by TerraVita Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
TerraVita's Kidney Complex can interact with medications through its horsetail, corn silk, and Java tea content.
The most serious concern is a Moderate interaction between horsetail and nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs) and efavirenz — antiretroviral drugs used for HIV — where horsetail may reduce how well these medications work, potentially allowing the virus to become detectable again.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Horsetail also interacts with antidiabetes drugs (increasing low blood sugar risk), diuretics (raising the risk of potassium loss), and lithium (a mood-stabilizing drug that may build up to unsafe levels). Corn silk carries similar concerns with antidiabetes drugs and diuretics, and also interacts with antihypertensive drugs (blood pressure medications), corticosteroids, and warfarin (a blood thinner).
Java tea may amplify the effects of antihypertensive drugs and can interact with lithium in the same way horsetail does.
We could not check kidney bean pod for interactions — no data are on file for that ingredient. Altogether, these interactions span 317 individual medications.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Kidney Complex interact with 317 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
3 of the 4 ingredients in Kidney Complex interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Corn Silk Glycerite Liquid Extract Horsetail Glycerite Liquid Extract Java Tea Glycerite Liquid Extract
Abacavir Sulfate, Dolutegravir, LamivudineTriumeq
How Abacavir Sulfate, Dolutegravir, Lamivudine interacts with Kidney Complex — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Horsetail Glycerite Liquid ExtractNucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors (nrtis) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, horsetail might decrease the levels and clinical effects of NRTIs.
Read the full Horsetail Glycerite Liquid Extract + Abacavir Sulfate, Dolutegravir, Lamivudine interactionAbacavir, LamivudineEpzicom
How Abacavir, Lamivudine interacts with Kidney Complex — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Horsetail Glycerite Liquid ExtractNucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors (nrtis) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, horsetail might decrease the levels and clinical effects of NRTIs.
Read the full Horsetail Glycerite Liquid Extract + Abacavir, Lamivudine interactionAcarboseGlucobay, Prandase, Precose
How Acarbose interacts with Kidney Complex — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Horsetail Glycerite Liquid ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking horsetail with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Horsetail Glycerite Liquid Extract + Acarbose interactionCorn Silk Glycerite Liquid ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking corn silk with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Corn Silk Glycerite Liquid Extract + Acarbose interactionAcebutololRhotral, Sectral
How Acebutolol interacts with Kidney Complex — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Corn Silk Glycerite Liquid ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Taking corn silk extract with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Corn Silk Glycerite Liquid Extract + Acebutolol interactionJava Tea Glycerite Liquid ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Some preliminary clinical evidence suggests that Java tea has antihypertensive effects.
Read the full Java Tea Glycerite Liquid Extract + Acebutolol interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, PyrilamineMidol Max Strength Menstrual
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Pyrilamine interacts with Kidney Complex — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Corn Silk Glycerite Liquid ExtractDiuretic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Taking corn silk with diuretic drugs might increase the risk of adverse effects such as hyponatremia and hypokalemia.
Read the full Corn Silk Glycerite Liquid Extract + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Pyrilamine interactionHorsetail Glycerite Liquid ExtractDiuretic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking horsetail with diuretic drugs might increase potassium loss and the risk of hypokalemia.
Read the full Horsetail Glycerite Liquid Extract + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Pyrilamine interactionAcetaminophen, Pamabrom, PyrilamineMidol Max Strength PMS, Pamprin, Pamprin ES
How Acetaminophen, Pamabrom, Pyrilamine interacts with Kidney Complex — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Horsetail Glycerite Liquid ExtractDiuretic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking horsetail with diuretic drugs might increase potassium loss and the risk of hypokalemia.
Read the full Horsetail Glycerite Liquid Extract + Acetaminophen, Pamabrom, Pyrilamine interactionCorn Silk Glycerite Liquid ExtractDiuretic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Taking corn silk with diuretic drugs might increase the risk of adverse effects such as hyponatremia and hypokalemia.
Read the full Corn Silk Glycerite Liquid Extract + Acetaminophen, Pamabrom, Pyrilamine interactionAcetazolamideAk-Zol, Diamox
How Acetazolamide interacts with Kidney Complex — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Corn Silk Glycerite Liquid ExtractDiuretic Drugs, Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Taking corn silk with diuretic drugs might increase the risk of adverse effects such as hyponatremia and hypokalemia.
Read the full Corn Silk Glycerite Liquid Extract + Acetazolamide interactionJava Tea Glycerite Liquid ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Some preliminary clinical evidence suggests that Java tea has antihypertensive effects.
Read the full Java Tea Glycerite Liquid Extract + Acetazolamide interactionHorsetail Glycerite Liquid ExtractDiuretic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking horsetail with diuretic drugs might increase potassium loss and the risk of hypokalemia.
Read the full Horsetail Glycerite Liquid Extract + Acetazolamide interactionAcetohexamideDymelor
How Acetohexamide interacts with Kidney Complex — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Horsetail Glycerite Liquid ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking horsetail with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Horsetail Glycerite Liquid Extract + Acetohexamide interactionCorn Silk Glycerite Liquid ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking corn silk with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Corn Silk Glycerite Liquid Extract + Acetohexamide interactionAdefovirHepsera
How Adefovir interacts with Kidney Complex — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Horsetail Glycerite Liquid ExtractNucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors (nrtis) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, horsetail might decrease the levels and clinical effects of NRTIs.
Read the full Horsetail Glycerite Liquid Extract + Adefovir interactionAlbiglutideTanzeum
How Albiglutide interacts with Kidney Complex — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Corn Silk Glycerite Liquid ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking corn silk with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Corn Silk Glycerite Liquid Extract + Albiglutide interactionHorsetail Glycerite Liquid ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking horsetail with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Horsetail Glycerite Liquid Extract + Albiglutide interactionAliskirenTekturna
How Aliskiren interacts with Kidney Complex — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Java Tea Glycerite Liquid ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Some preliminary clinical evidence suggests that Java tea has antihypertensive effects.
Read the full Java Tea Glycerite Liquid Extract + Aliskiren interactionCorn Silk Glycerite Liquid ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Taking corn silk extract with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Corn Silk Glycerite Liquid Extract + Aliskiren interactionAlogliptinNesina
How Alogliptin interacts with Kidney Complex — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Horsetail Glycerite Liquid ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking horsetail with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Horsetail Glycerite Liquid Extract + Alogliptin interactionCorn Silk Glycerite Liquid ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking corn silk with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Corn Silk Glycerite Liquid Extract + Alogliptin interactionAlogliptin, MetforminKazano
How Alogliptin, Metformin interacts with Kidney Complex — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Corn Silk Glycerite Liquid ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking corn silk with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Corn Silk Glycerite Liquid Extract + Alogliptin, Metformin interactionHorsetail Glycerite Liquid ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking horsetail with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Horsetail Glycerite Liquid Extract + Alogliptin, Metformin interactionAlogliptin, PioglitazoneOseni
How Alogliptin, Pioglitazone interacts with Kidney Complex — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Horsetail Glycerite Liquid ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking horsetail with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Horsetail Glycerite Liquid Extract + Alogliptin, Pioglitazone interactionCorn Silk Glycerite Liquid ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking corn silk with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Corn Silk Glycerite Liquid Extract + Alogliptin, Pioglitazone interactionAmbrisentanLetairis, Volibris
How Ambrisentan interacts with Kidney Complex — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Corn Silk Glycerite Liquid ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Taking corn silk extract with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Corn Silk Glycerite Liquid Extract + Ambrisentan interactionJava Tea Glycerite Liquid ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Some preliminary clinical evidence suggests that Java tea has antihypertensive effects.
Read the full Java Tea Glycerite Liquid Extract + Ambrisentan interactionAmilorideAmilamont, Midamor
How Amiloride interacts with Kidney Complex — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Java Tea Glycerite Liquid ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Some preliminary clinical evidence suggests that Java tea has antihypertensive effects.
Read the full Java Tea Glycerite Liquid Extract + Amiloride interactionCorn Silk Glycerite Liquid ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Taking corn silk extract with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Corn Silk Glycerite Liquid Extract + Amiloride interactionAmiloride, HydrochlorothiazideAmil-Co, Amilzide, Moduret 25, Moduretic
How Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide interacts with Kidney Complex — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Corn Silk Glycerite Liquid ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs, Diuretic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Taking corn silk extract with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Corn Silk Glycerite Liquid Extract + Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionHorsetail Glycerite Liquid ExtractDiuretic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking horsetail with diuretic drugs might increase potassium loss and the risk of hypokalemia.
Read the full Horsetail Glycerite Liquid Extract + Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionJava Tea Glycerite Liquid ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Some preliminary clinical evidence suggests that Java tea has antihypertensive effects.
Read the full Java Tea Glycerite Liquid Extract + Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionAmlodipineNorliqva
How Amlodipine interacts with Kidney Complex — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Corn Silk Glycerite Liquid ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Taking corn silk extract with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Corn Silk Glycerite Liquid Extract + Amlodipine interactionJava Tea Glycerite Liquid ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Some preliminary clinical evidence suggests that Java tea has antihypertensive effects.
Read the full Java Tea Glycerite Liquid Extract + Amlodipine interactionAmlodipine BenzoateKaterzia
How Amlodipine Benzoate interacts with Kidney Complex — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Java Tea Glycerite Liquid ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Some preliminary clinical evidence suggests that Java tea has antihypertensive effects.
Read the full Java Tea Glycerite Liquid Extract + Amlodipine Benzoate interactionCorn Silk Glycerite Liquid ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Taking corn silk extract with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Corn Silk Glycerite Liquid Extract + Amlodipine Benzoate interactionAmlodipine BesilateIstin
How Amlodipine Besilate interacts with Kidney Complex — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Corn Silk Glycerite Liquid ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Taking corn silk extract with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Corn Silk Glycerite Liquid Extract + Amlodipine Besilate interactionJava Tea Glycerite Liquid ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Some preliminary clinical evidence suggests that Java tea has antihypertensive effects.
Read the full Java Tea Glycerite Liquid Extract + Amlodipine Besilate interactionAmlodipine BesylateNorvasc
How Amlodipine Besylate interacts with Kidney Complex — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Java Tea Glycerite Liquid ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Some preliminary clinical evidence suggests that Java tea has antihypertensive effects.
Read the full Java Tea Glycerite Liquid Extract + Amlodipine Besylate interactionCorn Silk Glycerite Liquid ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Taking corn silk extract with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Corn Silk Glycerite Liquid Extract + Amlodipine Besylate interactionAmlodipine Besylate, BenazeprilLotrel
How Amlodipine Besylate, Benazepril interacts with Kidney Complex — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Corn Silk Glycerite Liquid ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Taking corn silk extract with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Corn Silk Glycerite Liquid Extract + Amlodipine Besylate, Benazepril interactionJava Tea Glycerite Liquid ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Some preliminary clinical evidence suggests that Java tea has antihypertensive effects.
Read the full Java Tea Glycerite Liquid Extract + Amlodipine Besylate, Benazepril interactionAmlodipine, CelecoxibConsensi
How Amlodipine, Celecoxib interacts with Kidney Complex — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Java Tea Glycerite Liquid ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Some preliminary clinical evidence suggests that Java tea has antihypertensive effects.
Read the full Java Tea Glycerite Liquid Extract + Amlodipine, Celecoxib interactionCorn Silk Glycerite Liquid ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Taking corn silk extract with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Corn Silk Glycerite Liquid Extract + Amlodipine, Celecoxib interactionAmmonium ChlorideAmmonium Chloride
How Ammonium Chloride interacts with Kidney Complex — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Corn Silk Glycerite Liquid ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs, Diuretic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Taking corn silk extract with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Corn Silk Glycerite Liquid Extract + Ammonium Chloride interactionJava Tea Glycerite Liquid ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Some preliminary clinical evidence suggests that Java tea has antihypertensive effects.
Read the full Java Tea Glycerite Liquid Extract + Ammonium Chloride interactionHorsetail Glycerite Liquid ExtractDiuretic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking horsetail with diuretic drugs might increase potassium loss and the risk of hypokalemia.
Read the full Horsetail Glycerite Liquid Extract + Ammonium Chloride interactionAntidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) InhibitorGlyxambi
How Antidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) Inhibitor interacts with Kidney Complex — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Horsetail Glycerite Liquid ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking horsetail with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Horsetail Glycerite Liquid Extract + Antidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) Inhibitor interactionCorn Silk Glycerite Liquid ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking corn silk with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Corn Silk Glycerite Liquid Extract + Antidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) Inhibitor interactionAprocitentanTryvio
How Aprocitentan interacts with Kidney Complex — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Corn Silk Glycerite Liquid ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Taking corn silk extract with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Corn Silk Glycerite Liquid Extract + Aprocitentan interactionJava Tea Glycerite Liquid ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Some preliminary clinical evidence suggests that Java tea has antihypertensive effects.
Read the full Java Tea Glycerite Liquid Extract + Aprocitentan interactionAtenololAtenix, Tenormin
How Atenolol interacts with Kidney Complex — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Java Tea Glycerite Liquid ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Some preliminary clinical evidence suggests that Java tea has antihypertensive effects.
Read the full Java Tea Glycerite Liquid Extract + Atenolol interactionCorn Silk Glycerite Liquid ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Taking corn silk extract with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Corn Silk Glycerite Liquid Extract + Atenolol interactionAtenolol, ChlortalidoneAtenixCo, Tenoret 50, Totaretic
How Atenolol, Chlortalidone interacts with Kidney Complex — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Corn Silk Glycerite Liquid ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs, Diuretic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Taking corn silk extract with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Corn Silk Glycerite Liquid Extract + Atenolol, Chlortalidone interactionJava Tea Glycerite Liquid ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Some preliminary clinical evidence suggests that Java tea has antihypertensive effects.
Read the full Java Tea Glycerite Liquid Extract + Atenolol, Chlortalidone interactionHorsetail Glycerite Liquid ExtractDiuretic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking horsetail with diuretic drugs might increase potassium loss and the risk of hypokalemia.
Read the full Horsetail Glycerite Liquid Extract + Atenolol, Chlortalidone interactionAtenolol, ChlorthalidoneTenoretic
How Atenolol, Chlorthalidone interacts with Kidney Complex — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Corn Silk Glycerite Liquid ExtractDiuretic Drugs, Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Taking corn silk with diuretic drugs might increase the risk of adverse effects such as hyponatremia and hypokalemia.
Read the full Corn Silk Glycerite Liquid Extract + Atenolol, Chlorthalidone interactionJava Tea Glycerite Liquid ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Some preliminary clinical evidence suggests that Java tea has antihypertensive effects.
Read the full Java Tea Glycerite Liquid Extract + Atenolol, Chlorthalidone interactionHorsetail Glycerite Liquid ExtractDiuretic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking horsetail with diuretic drugs might increase potassium loss and the risk of hypokalemia.
Read the full Horsetail Glycerite Liquid Extract + Atenolol, Chlorthalidone interactionAzelastine Hydrochloride, Fluticasone PropionateDymista
How Azelastine Hydrochloride, Fluticasone Propionate interacts with Kidney Complex — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Corn Silk Glycerite Liquid ExtractCorticosteroids Moderate
Interaction Summary
Taking corn silk with corticosteroids might increase the risk of hypokalemia.
Read the full Corn Silk Glycerite Liquid Extract + Azelastine Hydrochloride, Fluticasone Propionate interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Kidney Complex 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.
Corn Silk Glycerite Liquid Extract
Antidiabetes Drugs
Theoretically, taking corn silk with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Animal research in diabetic mice shows that taking corn silk extract lowers fasting blood glucose levels.
Antihypertensive Drugs
Taking corn silk extract with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Clinical research in both hypertensive and normotensive adults shows that taking corn silk extract lowers systolic and diastolic blood pressure.
Corticosteroids
Taking corn silk with corticosteroids might increase the risk of hypokalemia.
Clinical research shows that taking corn silk extract increases the urinary excretion of potassium.
Diuretic Drugs
Taking corn silk with diuretic drugs might increase the risk of adverse effects such as hyponatremia and hypokalemia.
Clinical research shows that taking corn silk extract increases urine volume and promotes the urinary excretion of sodium and potassium. Some patients may require electrolyte supplementation.
Warfarin (Coumadin)
Theoretically, suddenly stopping, starting, or changing corn silk treatment may alter the effects of warfarin.
Corn silk contains vitamin K. Individuals taking warfarin should consume a consistent daily amount of corn silk to maintain consistent anticoagulation.
Horsetail Glycerite Liquid Extract
Antidiabetes Drugs
Theoretically, taking horsetail with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Equisetum myriochaetum has demonstrated hypoglycemic activity in clinical research. In an animal diabetic model, Equisetum giganteum had hypoglycemic effects. It is unclear whether other horsetail species have hypoglycemic effects.
Diuretic Drugs
Theoretically, taking horsetail with diuretic drugs might increase potassium loss and the risk of hypokalemia.
Laboratory research shows that various species of horsetail have diuretic properties. Due to its diuretic effects, there has been concern that taking horsetail along with potassium-depleting diuretics might increase the risk for hypokalemia. However, pharmacokinetic research in humans shows that taking horsetail 900 mg daily for 4 days does not affect urinary excretion of electrolytes, including potassium and sodium, despite having a diuretic effect similar to taking hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg daily. It is unclear if taking horsetail for a longer duration would affect electrolyte levels. Until more is known, use with caution.
Efavirenz (Sustiva)
Theoretically, horsetail might decrease the levels and clinical effects of efavirenz.
In two case reports, patients were found to have detectable viral loads when taking horsetail-containing supplements along with an antiretroviral regimen that included efavirenz. In one case, the antiretroviral regimen included zidovudine, lamivudine, and efavirenz; in the other case, the regimen consisted of emtricitabine, tenofovir disoproxil fumarate, and efavirenz. One month after discontinuing horsetail, the viral loads became undetectable in both cases. The exact mechanism of this interaction is unknown. It is also unclear if this interaction is specific to efavirenz or if it is related to various components of antiretroviral therapy.
Lithium
Theoretically, horsetail might increase the levels and adverse effects of lithium.
Animal research suggests that horsetail has diuretic properties. Theoretically, due to these potential diuretic effects, horsetail might reduce excretion and increase levels of lithium. The dose of lithium might need to be decreased.
Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors (Nrtis)
Theoretically, horsetail might decrease the levels and clinical effects of NRTIs.
In two case reports, patients were found to have detectable viral loads when taking horsetail-containing supplements along with an antiretroviral therapy. In one case, the antiretroviral regimen included zidovudine, lamivudine, and efavirenz; in the other case, the regimen consisted of emtricitabine, tenofovir disoproxil fumarate, and efavirenz. One month after discontinuing the supplement, the viral loads became undetectable in both cases. The exact mechanism of these interactions is unknown. It is also unclear if these interactions are specific to NRTIs or if they are related to various components of antiretroviral therapy.
Java Tea Glycerite Liquid Extract
Antihypertensive Drugs
Some preliminary clinical evidence suggests that Java tea has antihypertensive effects. Further, animal research suggests that Java tea has diuretic properties. Theoretically, taking Java tea with other antihypertensive drugs might increase the effects and risk for hypotension with these drugs.
Lithium
Animal research suggests that Java tea has diuretic properties. Theoretically, due to these effects, Java tea might reduce excretion and increase levels of lithium. The dose of lithium might need to be decreased.
Brand information
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TerraVita
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- ZooScape LLC
- Phone Number
- 844-449-0444
- Web Address
- www.ZooScape.com
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Horsetail
Interacts with 188 drugsHorsetail is a traditional herb most often used as a mild diuretic and for hair, nail, and bone support, but high-quality human evidence is limited. It can cause thiamine (vitamin B1) loss w...
Read the full Horsetail monograph → Herb & supplement monographCorn Silk
Interacts with 290 drugsCorn silk is a traditional herbal remedy taken as a tea or extract, mostly for urinary and mild fluid-related complaints. High-quality human evidence for these uses is limited, so it should...
Read the full Corn Silk monograph → Herb & supplement monographJava Tea
Interacts with 173 drugsJava Tea is a Southeast Asian herb traditionally used as a gentle diuretic and for urinary tract and kidney support. Some early lab, animal, and small human studies are encouraging, but high...
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The 20 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.
Horsetail 14 references
- Sudan BJ. Seborrhoeic dermatitis induced by nicotine of horsetails (Equisetum arvense L.). Contact Dermatitis 1985;13:201-2.
- Perez Gutierrez RM, Laguna GY, Walkowski A. Diuretic activity of Mexican equisetum. J Ethnopharmacol 1985;14:269-72. PubMed
- Lemus I, Garcia R, Erazo S, et al. Diuretic activity of an Equisetum bogotense tea (Platero herb): evaluation in healthy volunteers. J Ethnopharmacol 1996;54:55-8. PubMed
- Revilla MC, Andrade-Cetto A, Islas S, Wiedenfeld H. Hypoglycemic effect of Equisetum myriochaetum aerial parts on type 2 diabetic patients. J Ethnopharmacol 2002;81:117-20. PubMed
- Tiktinskii, O. L. and Bablumian, I. A. [Therapeutic action of Java tea and field horsetail in uric acid diathesis]. Urol.Nefrol.(Mosk) 1983;3(1):47-50.
- Henderson JA, Evans EV, and McIntosh RA. The antithiamine action of Equisetum. J Amer Vet Med Assoc 1952;120:375-378.
- Carneiro DM, Freire RC, Honório TC, Zoghaib I, Cardoso FF, Tresvenzol LM, de Paula JR, Sousa AL, Jardim PC, da Cunha LC. Randomized, Double-Blind Clinical Trial to Assess the Acute Diuretic Effect of Equisetum arvense (Field Horsetail) in Healthy Voluntee
- Klnçalp S, Ekiz F, Basar Ö, Coban S, Yüksel O. Equisetum arvense (Field Horsetail)-induced liver injury. Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2012 Feb;24(2):213-4. PubMed
- Ortega García JA, Angulo MG, Sobrino-Najul EJ, Soldin OP, Mira AP, Martínez-Salcedo E, Claudio L. Prenatal exposure of a girl with autism spectrum disorder to 'horsetail' (Equisetum arvense) herbal remedy and alcohol: a case report. J Med Case Rep. 2011 M PubMed
- Cordova E, Morganti L, Rodriguez C. Possible Drug-Herb Interaction between Herbal Supplement Containing Horsetail (Equisetum arvense) and Antiretroviral Drugs. J Int Assoc Provid AIDS Care. 2017;16(1):11-13.
- García Gavilán MD, Moreno García AM, Rosales Zabal JM, Navarro Jarabo JM, Sánchez Cantos A. Case of drug-induced acute pancreatitis produced by horsetail infusions. Rev Esp Enferm Dig. 2017 Apr;109(4):301-304. PubMed
- Vieira GT, de Oliveira TT, Carneiro MAA, et al. Antidiabetic effect of Equisetum giganteum L. extract on alloxan-diabetic rabbit. J Ethnopharmacol. 2020;260:112898. PubMed
- Health Canada. Organism-Equisetum arvense. Available at: http://webprod.hc-sc.gc.ca/nhpid-bdipsn/ingredReq.do?id=6117&lang=eng. Accessed 21-July 2021.
- Bates D, Duong TB, Kheyson S, Moore K. Hyponatremia Secondary to Decreased Oral Intake and SIADH and Possibly Exacerbated by Horsetail (Equisetum arvense). Can J Hosp Pharm 2021;74(4):386-389. PubMed
Corn Silk 4 references
- Newall CA, Anderson LA, Philpson JD. Herbal Medicine: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals. London, UK: The Pharmaceutical Press, 1996.
- Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions. 2nd ed. Sandy, OR: Eclectic Medical Publications, 1998.
- George GO, Idu FK. Corn silk aqueous extracts and intraocular pressure of systemic and non-systemic hypertensive subjects. Clin Exp Optom. 2015 Mar;98(2):138-49. PubMed
- Sheng L, Chen Q, Di L, Li N. Evaluation of anti-diabetic potential of corn silk in high-fat diet/streptozotocin- induced type 2 diabetes mice model. Endocr Metab Immune Disord Drug Targets. 2020. PubMed
Java Tea 2 references
- Cicero AF, De Sando V, Izzo R, Vasta A, Trimarco A, Borghi C. Effect of a combined nutraceutical containing Orthosiphon stamineus effect on blood pressure and metabolic syndrome components in hypertensive dyslipidaemic patients: a randomized clinical tria
- Vahlensieck W, Lorenz H, Schumacher-Stimpfl A, Fischer R, Naber KG. Effect of a herbal therapy on clinical symptoms of acute lower uncomplicated urinary tract infections in women: Secondary analysis from a randomized controlled trial. Antibiotics (Basel). PubMed
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