KSM-66 Ashwagandha Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by SNS Serious Nutrition Solutions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking KSM-66 Ashwagandha 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
KSM-66 Ashwagandha is a dietary supplement by SNS Serious Nutrition Solutions with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for stress and anxiety, sleep problems, fatigue and low energy.Based on those ingredients, 1,372 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are KSM-66 Ashwagandha root extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of KSM-66 Ashwagandha by SNS Serious Nutrition Solutions
Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
This product contains one active ingredient: KSM-66 Ashwagandha root extract, a standardized form of the ashwagandha plant used in traditional medicine for stress and sleep support. The capsule also includes inactive ingredients—vegetable cellulose, titanium dioxide, dicalcium phosphate, magnesium stearate, and silicon dioxide—which serve as the capsule shell and binding agents.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
The evidence we hold shows ashwagandha is possibly effective for insomnia, anxiety, stress, and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). For bipolar disorder, we don't have enough reliable evidence to rate it either way.
If you're considering this for one of those conditions, talk it over with your doctor to see if the evidence fits your situation.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Ashwagandha is generally well tolerated in the short term by healthy adults, but long-term safety data are limited and quality varies between products. The most common side effects are mild—diarrhea, stomach upset, nausea, and vomiting—though these don't happen often at typical doses.
Rare serious side effects include liver damage (hepatitis or liver failure) and, in isolated case reports, drowsiness, headache, and bleeding in the brain. Do not use this product during pregnancy—the data advises against it.
There isn't enough safety information to know whether it's okay while breastfeeding; talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this if you use benzodiazepines (like diazepam or clonazepam), any CNS depressants (sedatives or sleep aids), antihypertensive drugs (blood pressure medications), antidiabetes drugs (blood sugar medications), thyroid hormone supplements, immunosuppressants, or any drugs that stress the liver. Use the medication checker below to search your exact prescriptions.
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.
KSM-66 Ashwagandha may help with sleep, worry, and everyday stress if the evidence matches what you're looking for. It's not for you if you take benzodiazepines, blood pressure meds, diabetes drugs, thyroid hormone, immunosuppressants, or sedatives without checking first—and it's off limits in pregnancy.
Before you start, have your pharmacist or doctor review your medications against the interaction data on this page.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jun 16, 2022.
This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed
General information
Key facts about KSM-66 Ashwagandha, straight from the product label.
| Brand | SNS Serious Nutrition Solutions |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 850008039027 |
| Net contents | 90 Veggie Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jun 16, 2022 |
| DSLD ID | 266089 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Women (not pregnant or lactating), Gluten Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for KSM-66 Ashwagandha by SNS Serious Nutrition Solutions, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| KSM-66 Ashwagandha root extract | 695 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Vegetable Cellulose, Titanium Dioxide, Dicalcium Phosphate, Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide
Tap any ingredient to jump to its full detail below.
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Formula
The world's best Ashwagandha 695 mg. clinically researched dosage per capsule KSM-66, nicknamed 'The World's Best Ashwagandha' is a licensed, branded form of Ashwagandha that is backed by 24+ clinical studies.
Contains milk.
Formulation
KSM-66 highlights Stress & Anxiety Management Support Supports enhanced energy levels Memory & cognition support Supports positive mood Supports improved sense of well-being Cortisol control support Supports strength & endurance Supports improved athletic performance 24+ clinical studies
Stress & anxiety support Energy & mood support Improved sense of well-being
Allergen Information: Not manufactured with yeast, wheat, gluten, soy, egg, fish, shellfish, or tree nut ingredients.
General Statements
SNS KSM-66 capsules can be stacked with a wide variety of other SNS products for improved synergistic results.
Branded ingredient series
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.
Precautions
To report a serious adverse event, or obtain product information, contact Serious Nutrition Solutions, LLC. at 1-877-799-8778.
Allergen Information: Not manufactured with yeast, wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish, or tree nut ingredients. Produced in a GMP facility that may process other ingredients containing these allergens. Contains milk.
Warning: This product is intended for healthy adults over 18 years of age.
Do not use this product if you are pregnant or nursing. Consult your physician before using this or any dietary supplement, especially if you are taking any medication(s) or suffer from any health condition(s).
Keep stored in a cool, dry place away from children and animals.
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, take 1 capsule 1 to 2 times per day or as directed by your physician. For best results, take between meals or on an empty stomach.
Storage
Keep stored in a cool, dry place away from children and animals.
Brand IP Statement(s)
KSM-66 is a registered trademark of Ixoreal Biomed Inc.
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KSM-66 Ashwagandha by SNS Serious Nutrition Solutions label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in KSM-66 Ashwagandha by SNS Serious Nutrition Solutions
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Vegetable Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container90 Amounts shown are per serving.
KSM-66 Ashwagandha root extract
Interacts with1,372 drugs
Ashwagandha is an Ayurvedic herb most often taken to help with stress, anxiety, and sleep, and some small studies suggest it may help, though the evid...
KSM-66 Ashwagandha root extract monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Vegetable Cellulose, Titanium Dioxide, Dicalcium Phosphate, Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
KSM-66 Ashwagandha by SNS Serious Nutrition Solutions Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
KSM-66 Ashwagandha by SNS Serious Nutrition Solutions does interact with medications.
Through its ashwagandha root extract, this product can have Moderate interactions with benzodiazepines—preliminary evidence suggests ashwagandha may add to their sedative effects, which matters if you take drugs like diazepam (Valium) or clonazepam (Klonopin) for anxiety or seizures.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Ashwagandha also has documented Moderate interactions with CNS depressants (sedatives, barbiturates, and other sleep aids), antihypertensive drugs (blood pressure medications), antidiabetes drugs (blood sugar medications), thyroid hormone supplements, immunosuppressants (drugs that dampen the immune system), and hepatotoxic drugs (medications that can stress the liver). With blood pressure meds, for example, ashwagandha may lower blood pressure further, raising the risk of dizziness or fainting.
With diabetes drugs, it may lower blood sugar too much. With thyroid hormone, it may boost both the benefit and any side effects.
There is also a Minor interaction documented with CYP1A2 substrates—a group of drugs your liver processes through a particular enzyme pathway—where ashwagandha may reduce their effectiveness.
Altogether, these interactions span 1,373 individual medications. Use the medication checker on this page to look up your exact prescriptions before you start.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in KSM-66 Ashwagandha interact with 1,372 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in KSM-66 Ashwagandha interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. KSM-66 Ashwagandha root extract
6-mercaptopurinePurinethol
How 6-mercaptopurine interacts with KSM-66 Ashwagandha — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Ksm-66 Ashwagandha Root ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs, Immunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking ashwagandha with hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of liver damage.
Read the full Ksm-66 Ashwagandha Root Extract + 6-mercaptopurine interactionAbacavir Sulfate, Dolutegravir, LamivudineTriumeq
How Abacavir Sulfate, Dolutegravir, Lamivudine interacts with KSM-66 Ashwagandha — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Ksm-66 Ashwagandha Root ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking ashwagandha with hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of liver damage.
Read the full Ksm-66 Ashwagandha Root Extract + Abacavir Sulfate, Dolutegravir, Lamivudine interactionAbacavir, LamivudineEpzicom
How Abacavir, Lamivudine interacts with KSM-66 Ashwagandha — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Ksm-66 Ashwagandha Root ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking ashwagandha with hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of liver damage.
Read the full Ksm-66 Ashwagandha Root Extract + Abacavir, Lamivudine interactionAbiraterone
How Abiraterone interacts with KSM-66 Ashwagandha — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Ksm-66 Ashwagandha Root ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Hepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, ashwagandha might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Ksm-66 Ashwagandha Root Extract + Abiraterone interactionAbiraterone AcetateYonsa, Zytiga
How Abiraterone Acetate interacts with KSM-66 Ashwagandha — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Ksm-66 Ashwagandha Root ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking ashwagandha with hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of liver damage.
Read the full Ksm-66 Ashwagandha Root Extract + Abiraterone Acetate interactionAbrocitinibCibinqo
How Abrocitinib interacts with KSM-66 Ashwagandha — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Ksm-66 Ashwagandha Root ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking ashwagandha might decrease the effects of immunosuppressants.
Read the full Ksm-66 Ashwagandha Root Extract + Abrocitinib interactionAcarboseGlucobay, Prandase, Precose
How Acarbose interacts with KSM-66 Ashwagandha — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Ksm-66 Ashwagandha Root ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs, Antidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking ashwagandha with hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of liver damage.
Read the full Ksm-66 Ashwagandha Root Extract + Acarbose interactionAcebutololRhotral, Sectral
How Acebutolol interacts with KSM-66 Ashwagandha — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Ksm-66 Ashwagandha Root ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs, Hepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking ashwagandha with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Ksm-66 Ashwagandha Root Extract + Acebutolol interactionAcepromazineAtravet
How Acepromazine interacts with KSM-66 Ashwagandha — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Ksm-66 Ashwagandha Root ExtractCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking ashwagandha might increase the sedative effects of CNS depressants.
Read the full Ksm-66 Ashwagandha Root Extract + Acepromazine interactionAcetaminophenChildren's Tylenol, Children's Tylenol Meltaways, Tylenol, Tylenol Ex Strength
How Acetaminophen interacts with KSM-66 Ashwagandha — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Ksm-66 Ashwagandha Root ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking ashwagandha with hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of liver damage.
Read the full Ksm-66 Ashwagandha Root Extract + Acetaminophen interactionAcetaminophen, AspirinGemnisyn
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin interacts with KSM-66 Ashwagandha — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Ksm-66 Ashwagandha Root ExtractCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Hepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, ashwagandha might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full Ksm-66 Ashwagandha Root Extract + Acetaminophen, Aspirin interactionAcetaminophen, Aspirin, CaffeineExcedrin, Excedrin Extra Strength, Excedrin Migraine
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interacts with KSM-66 Ashwagandha — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Ksm-66 Ashwagandha Root ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking ashwagandha with hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of liver damage.
Read the full Ksm-66 Ashwagandha Root Extract + Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interactionAcetaminophen, Brompheniramine, PhenylpropanolamineDimetapp Cold and Flu
How Acetaminophen, Brompheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with KSM-66 Ashwagandha — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Ksm-66 Ashwagandha Root ExtractCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Hepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, ashwagandha might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full Ksm-66 Ashwagandha Root Extract + Acetaminophen, Brompheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interactionAcetaminophen, ButalbitalAxocet, Bancap, Bucet, Butex Forte, Esgic CF, Orbivan CF +5 more
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital interacts with KSM-66 Ashwagandha — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Ksm-66 Ashwagandha Root ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking ashwagandha with hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of liver damage.
Read the full Ksm-66 Ashwagandha Root Extract + Acetaminophen, Butalbital interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, CaffeineEsgic, Esgic Plus, Fiogesic, Fioricet, Repan, Tecnal +1 more
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine interacts with KSM-66 Ashwagandha — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Ksm-66 Ashwagandha Root ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, ashwagandha might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Ksm-66 Ashwagandha Root Extract + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, CodeineEsgic with Codeine, Fioricet w/ Codeine
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine interacts with KSM-66 Ashwagandha — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Ksm-66 Ashwagandha Root ExtractCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Hepatotoxic Drugs +2 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, ashwagandha might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full Ksm-66 Ashwagandha Root Extract + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, CodeineBancap w/ Codeine
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine interacts with KSM-66 Ashwagandha — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Ksm-66 Ashwagandha Root ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking ashwagandha with hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of liver damage.
Read the full Ksm-66 Ashwagandha Root Extract + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine PhosphatePhrenilin #3
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine Phosphate interacts with KSM-66 Ashwagandha — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Ksm-66 Ashwagandha Root ExtractCns Depressants, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking ashwagandha might increase the sedative effects of CNS depressants.
Read the full Ksm-66 Ashwagandha Root Extract + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine Phosphate interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, PhenylephrineHycomine Compound
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, Phenylephrine interacts with KSM-66 Ashwagandha — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Ksm-66 Ashwagandha Root ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs, Cns Depressants +2 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking ashwagandha with hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of liver damage.
Read the full Ksm-66 Ashwagandha Root Extract + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, Phenylephrine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, CodeineGesic C15, Gesic C30, Gesic C8, Lenoltec 1, Lenoltec 2, Lenoltec 3 +1 more
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine interacts with KSM-66 Ashwagandha — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Ksm-66 Ashwagandha Root ExtractCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cns Depressants +2 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, ashwagandha might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full Ksm-66 Ashwagandha Root Extract + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, SalicylamideCodalan No.1, Codalan No.2, Codalan No.3
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, Salicylamide interacts with KSM-66 Ashwagandha — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Ksm-66 Ashwagandha Root ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cns Depressants +2 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, ashwagandha might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Ksm-66 Ashwagandha Root Extract + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, Salicylamide interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, DihydrocodeineDHC Plus, Panlor DC, Panlor SS
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine interacts with KSM-66 Ashwagandha — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Ksm-66 Ashwagandha Root ExtractCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Hepatotoxic Drugs +2 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, ashwagandha might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full Ksm-66 Ashwagandha Root Extract + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, IsomethepteneMigralam
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Isometheptene interacts with KSM-66 Ashwagandha — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Ksm-66 Ashwagandha Root ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Hepatotoxic Drugs +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, ashwagandha might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Ksm-66 Ashwagandha Root Extract + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Isometheptene interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, PyrilamineMidol Max Strength Menstrual
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Pyrilamine interacts with KSM-66 Ashwagandha — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Ksm-66 Ashwagandha Root ExtractCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Hepatotoxic Drugs +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, ashwagandha might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full Ksm-66 Ashwagandha Root Extract + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Pyrilamine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan HbrVicks Formula 44M Cough, Cold & Flu Relief
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan Hbr interacts with KSM-66 Ashwagandha — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Ksm-66 Ashwagandha Root ExtractCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Serotonergic Drugs +2 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, ashwagandha might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full Ksm-66 Ashwagandha Root Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan Hbr interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, PhenylephrineColrex
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, Phenylephrine interacts with KSM-66 Ashwagandha — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Ksm-66 Ashwagandha Root ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates +3 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking ashwagandha with hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of liver damage.
Read the full Ksm-66 Ashwagandha Root Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, Phenylephrine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, DextromethorphanCoricidin II Extra Strength Cold and Flu
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan interacts with KSM-66 Ashwagandha — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Ksm-66 Ashwagandha Root ExtractSerotonergic Drugs, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates +2 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Some animal studies have reported that ashwagandha can enhance serotonergic transmission by altering certain serotonin (5-HT) receptors.
Read the full Ksm-66 Ashwagandha Root Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan HydrobromideCoricidin HBP Maximum Strength Flu
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide interacts with KSM-66 Ashwagandha — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Ksm-66 Ashwagandha Root ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates +2 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking ashwagandha with hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of liver damage.
Read the full Ksm-66 Ashwagandha Root Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, PhenylpropanolamineMulti Symptom Cold Relief
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with KSM-66 Ashwagandha — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Ksm-66 Ashwagandha Root ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates +2 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking ashwagandha with hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of liver damage.
Read the full Ksm-66 Ashwagandha Root Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Phenylpropanolamine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, PseudoephedrineChildren's Tylenol Cold Plus Cough, Tylenol Cold Ex Strength
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Pseudoephedrine interacts with KSM-66 Ashwagandha — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Ksm-66 Ashwagandha Root ExtractCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Hepatotoxic Drugs +2 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, ashwagandha might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
Read the full Ksm-66 Ashwagandha Root Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Pseudoephedrine interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in KSM-66 Ashwagandha 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.
KSM-66 Ashwagandha root extract
Antidiabetes Drugs
Theoretically, taking ashwagandha with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
There is preliminary clinical evidence suggesting that ashwagandha might lower blood glucose levels. Theoretically, ashwagandha might have additive effects when used with antidiabetes drugs and increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Antihypertensive Drugs
Theoretically, taking ashwagandha with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Animal research suggests that ashwagandha might lower systolic and diastolic blood pressure. Theoretically, ashwagandha might have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs and increase the risk of hypotension.
Benzodiazepines
Theoretically, taking ashwagandha might increase the sedative effects of benzodiazepines.
There is preliminary evidence that ashwagandha might have an additive effect with diazepam (Valium) and clonazepam (Klonopin). This may also occur with other benzodiazepines.
Cns Depressants
Theoretically, taking ashwagandha might increase the sedative effects of CNS depressants.
Ashwagandha seems to have sedative effects. Theoretically, this may potentiate the effects of barbiturates, other sedatives, and anxiolytics.
Hepatotoxic Drugs
Theoretically, taking ashwagandha with hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of liver damage.
Ashwagandha has been linked to cases of acute hepatitis, liver failure, hepatic encephalopathy, autoimmune hepatitis, the need for liver transplantation, and death due to liver failure.
Immunosuppressants
Theoretically, taking ashwagandha might decrease the effects of immunosuppressants.
Ashwagandha has demonstrated immunostimulant effects in humans. Animal research has shown that ashwagandha can attenuate the immunosuppression caused by cyclophosphamide.
Thyroid Hormone
Ashwagandha might increase the effects and adverse effects of thyroid hormone.
Concomitant use of ashwagandha with thyroid hormones may cause additive therapeutic and adverse effects. Preliminary clinical research and animal studies suggest that ashwagandha boosts thyroid hormone synthesis and secretion. In one clinical study, ashwagandha increased triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4) levels by 41.5% and 19.6%, respectively, and reduced serum TSH levels by 17.4% from baseline in adults with subclinical hypothyroidism.
Cytochrome P450 1A2 (Cyp1A2) Substrates
Theoretically, ashwagandha might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
In vitro research shows that ashwagandha extract induces CYP1A2 enzymes.
Cytochrome P450 3A4 (Cyp3A4) Substrates
Theoretically, ashwagandha might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
In vitro research shows that ashwagandha extract induces CYP3A4 enzymes.
Serotonergic Drugs
Some animal studies have reported that ashwagandha can enhance serotonergic transmission by altering certain serotonin (5-HT) receptors. However, there is no evidence to suggest that ashwagandha increases the risk of serotonin-related effects, and there have been no published case reports of serotonin syndrome when combined with other serotonergic drugs. Nevertheless, due to the lack of extensive studies on the matter and the fact that ashwagandha appears to affect serotonergic pathways, it would be prudent to exercise caution when combining it with drugs that affect serotonin. [References: - Effects of Withania somnifera (Ashwaga ndha) on Stress and the Stress-Related Neuropsychiatric Disorders Anxiety, Depression, and Insomnia. Curr Neuropharmacol. 2021 Sep 14; 19: 1468–1495. - A Prospective, Randomized Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study of Safety and Efficacy of a High-Concentration Full-Spectrum Extract of Ashwagandha Root in Reducing Stress and Anxiety in Adults. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3573577/]
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for KSM-66 Ashwagandha, from the product label.
SNS Serious Nutrition Solutions
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- Serious Nutrition Solutions, LLC
- City
- Danville
- State
- VA
- ZipCode
- 24540
- Phone Number
- 877-799-8778
- Web Address
- www.SeriousNutritionSolutions.com
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The 32 references behind this product’s interaction data
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Ashwagandha 32 references
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