Kudzu Vine Root Mint Flavor Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by TerraVita
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Kudzu Vine Root Mint 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
Kudzu Vine Root Mint Flavor is a dietary supplement by TerraVita with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for alcohol cravings and reduction, menopausal symptoms, heart and blood vessel health.Based on those ingredients, 584 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Kudzu Vine Root 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 Kudzu Vine Root Mint 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.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
This product contains one active ingredient: kudzu vine root glycerite liquid extract—the root of the kudzu plant prepared as a liquid extract. The inactive ingredients are glycerin and mint flavor.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
Kudzu is possibly effective for alcohol use disorder based on the evidence we hold. For allergic rhinitis (hay fever), angina, and back pain, the evidence isn't strong enough to rate it one way or the other.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Kudzu is generally well tolerated in the short term, but long-term safety hasn't been well studied. In clinical trials, some people reported nausea, upset stomach, bloating, dizziness, and hives, though these didn't occur more often than with placebo.
One case report describes an allergic reaction to a combination product containing kudzu. The safety data advises against use during pregnancy because of possible hormone-like effects and not enough information to know it's safe.
There isn't enough data to recommend it while breastfeeding—talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it's right for you if you're nursing.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before you take this, double-check with your doctor or pharmacist if you're on blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs, estrogen therapy, tamoxifen, methotrexate, diabetes medications, or caffeine-containing drugs. Kudzu may also add to liver damage from other hepatotoxic drugs.
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.
Kudzu may help with alcohol use disorder, but it interacts with a substantial number of medications—especially blood thinners, diabetes drugs, estrogen therapy, and methotrexate. If you take any prescription medication or are pregnant or breastfeeding, check with your own doctor or pharmacist before starting this product.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient 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
General information
Key facts about Kudzu Vine Root Mint Flavor, straight from the product label.
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Kudzu Vine Root Mint Flavor by TerraVita, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Kudzu Vine Root Glycerite Liquid Extract | 0.13 mL | -- |
Other ingredients: Glycerin, Mint Flavor
Tap any ingredient to jump to its full detail below.
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Brand IP Statement(s)
Copyright 2018 TerraVita - Distributed by ZooScape LLC, All Rights Reserved.
Formula
Mint flavored Glycerite liquid extract (1:5)
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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Kudzu Vine Root Mint Flavor by TerraVita label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Kudzu Vine Root Mint 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.
Kudzu Vine Root Glycerite Liquid Extract
Interacts with584 drugs
Kudzu is a fast-growing vine whose root has long been used in traditional Chinese medicine and is now studied mostly for reducing alcohol intake. Earl...
Kudzu Vine Root Glycerite Liquid Extract monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Glycerin, Mint Flavor. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Kudzu Vine Root Mint Flavor by TerraVita Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
TerraVita's Kudzu Vine Root Mint Flavor interacts with several medication types, most seriously through its potential effects on liver function and blood thinners.
The product contains kudzu vine root, which may add to the liver-damaging effects of certain drugs (hepatotoxic drugs) and increase bleeding risk if you're taking blood thinners or antiplatelet medications like warfarin or aspirin.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
You'll also want to flag this with your doctor if you take estrogen therapy, tamoxifen for breast cancer, methotrexate for arthritis or cancer, caffeine-containing medications, or diabetes drugs. Kudzu may interfere with how estrogens and tamoxifen work, raise caffeine levels in your blood, raise the toxicity risk of methotrexate, and lower blood sugar on top of what your diabetes medication already does.
Altogether, these interactions span 585 individual medications. Use the search tool on this page to check your exact prescriptions before you start.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Kudzu Vine Root Mint Flavor interact with 584 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in Kudzu Vine Root Mint Flavor interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Kudzu Vine Root Glycerite Liquid Extract
6-mercaptopurinePurinethol
How 6-mercaptopurine interacts with Kudzu Vine Root Mint Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Kudzu Vine Root Glycerite Liquid ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use might have additive hepatotoxic effects.
Read the full Kudzu Vine Root Glycerite Liquid Extract + 6-mercaptopurine interactionAbacavir Sulfate, Dolutegravir, LamivudineTriumeq
How Abacavir Sulfate, Dolutegravir, Lamivudine interacts with Kudzu Vine Root Mint Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Kudzu Vine Root Glycerite Liquid ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use might have additive hepatotoxic effects.
Read the full Kudzu Vine Root Glycerite Liquid Extract + Abacavir Sulfate, Dolutegravir, Lamivudine interactionAbacavir, LamivudineEpzicom
How Abacavir, Lamivudine interacts with Kudzu Vine Root Mint Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Kudzu Vine Root Glycerite Liquid ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use might have additive hepatotoxic effects.
Read the full Kudzu Vine Root Glycerite Liquid Extract + Abacavir, Lamivudine interactionAbciximabReoPro
How Abciximab interacts with Kudzu Vine Root Mint Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Kudzu Vine Root Glycerite Liquid ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, kudzu may increase the risk of bleeding if used with antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs.
Read the full Kudzu Vine Root Glycerite Liquid Extract + Abciximab interactionAbiraterone
How Abiraterone interacts with Kudzu Vine Root Mint Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Kudzu Vine Root Glycerite Liquid ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use might have additive hepatotoxic effects.
Read the full Kudzu Vine Root Glycerite Liquid Extract + Abiraterone interactionAbiraterone AcetateYonsa, Zytiga
How Abiraterone Acetate interacts with Kudzu Vine Root Mint Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Kudzu Vine Root Glycerite Liquid ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use might have additive hepatotoxic effects.
Read the full Kudzu Vine Root Glycerite Liquid Extract + Abiraterone Acetate interactionAbrocitinibCibinqo
How Abrocitinib interacts with Kudzu Vine Root Mint Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Kudzu Vine Root Glycerite Liquid ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, kudzu may increase the risk of bleeding if used with antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs.
Read the full Kudzu Vine Root Glycerite Liquid Extract + Abrocitinib interactionAcarboseGlucobay, Prandase, Precose
How Acarbose interacts with Kudzu Vine Root Mint Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Kudzu Vine Root Glycerite Liquid ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs, Hepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking kudzu with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Kudzu Vine Root Glycerite Liquid Extract + Acarbose interactionAcebutololRhotral, Sectral
How Acebutolol interacts with Kudzu Vine Root Mint Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Kudzu Vine Root Glycerite Liquid ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use might have additive hepatotoxic effects.
Read the full Kudzu Vine Root Glycerite Liquid Extract + Acebutolol interactionAcenocoumarolSintrom
How Acenocoumarol interacts with Kudzu Vine Root Mint Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Kudzu Vine Root Glycerite Liquid ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, kudzu may increase the risk of bleeding if used with antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs.
Read the full Kudzu Vine Root Glycerite Liquid Extract + Acenocoumarol interactionAcetaminophenChildren's Tylenol, Children's Tylenol Meltaways, Tylenol, Tylenol Ex Strength
How Acetaminophen interacts with Kudzu Vine Root Mint Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Kudzu Vine Root Glycerite Liquid ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use might have additive hepatotoxic effects.
Read the full Kudzu Vine Root Glycerite Liquid Extract + Acetaminophen interactionAcetaminophen, AspirinGemnisyn
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin interacts with Kudzu Vine Root Mint Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Kudzu Vine Root Glycerite Liquid ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs, Anticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use might have additive hepatotoxic effects.
Read the full Kudzu Vine Root Glycerite Liquid Extract + Acetaminophen, Aspirin interactionAcetaminophen, Aspirin, CaffeineExcedrin, Excedrin Extra Strength, Excedrin Migraine
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interacts with Kudzu Vine Root Mint Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Kudzu Vine Root Glycerite Liquid ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs, Hepatotoxic Drugs +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, kudzu may increase the risk of bleeding if used with antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs.
Read the full Kudzu Vine Root Glycerite Liquid Extract + Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interactionAcetaminophen, Brompheniramine, PhenylpropanolamineDimetapp Cold and Flu
How Acetaminophen, Brompheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with Kudzu Vine Root Mint Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Kudzu Vine Root Glycerite Liquid ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use might have additive hepatotoxic effects.
Read the full Kudzu Vine Root Glycerite Liquid Extract + Acetaminophen, Brompheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interactionAcetaminophen, ButalbitalAxocet, Bancap, Bucet, Butex Forte, Esgic CF, Orbivan CF +5 more
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital interacts with Kudzu Vine Root Mint Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Kudzu Vine Root Glycerite Liquid ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use might have additive hepatotoxic effects.
Read the full Kudzu Vine Root Glycerite Liquid Extract + Acetaminophen, Butalbital interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, CaffeineEsgic, Esgic Plus, Fiogesic, Fioricet, Repan, Tecnal +1 more
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine interacts with Kudzu Vine Root Mint Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Kudzu Vine Root Glycerite Liquid ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs, Caffeine Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use might have additive hepatotoxic effects.
Read the full Kudzu Vine Root Glycerite Liquid Extract + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, CodeineEsgic with Codeine, Fioricet w/ Codeine
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine interacts with Kudzu Vine Root Mint Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Kudzu Vine Root Glycerite Liquid ExtractCaffeine, Hepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking kudzu with caffeine might increase levels of caffeine.
Read the full Kudzu Vine Root Glycerite Liquid Extract + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, CodeineBancap w/ Codeine
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine interacts with Kudzu Vine Root Mint Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Kudzu Vine Root Glycerite Liquid ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use might have additive hepatotoxic effects.
Read the full Kudzu Vine Root Glycerite Liquid Extract + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine PhosphatePhrenilin #3
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine Phosphate interacts with Kudzu Vine Root Mint Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Kudzu Vine Root Glycerite Liquid ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use might have additive hepatotoxic effects.
Read the full Kudzu Vine Root Glycerite Liquid Extract + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine Phosphate interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, PhenylephrineHycomine Compound
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, Phenylephrine interacts with Kudzu Vine Root Mint Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Kudzu Vine Root Glycerite Liquid ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs, Caffeine Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use might have additive hepatotoxic effects.
Read the full Kudzu Vine Root Glycerite Liquid 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 Kudzu Vine Root Mint Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Kudzu Vine Root Glycerite Liquid ExtractCaffeine, Hepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking kudzu with caffeine might increase levels of caffeine.
Read the full Kudzu Vine Root Glycerite Liquid Extract + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, SalicylamideCodalan No.1, Codalan No.2, Codalan No.3
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, Salicylamide interacts with Kudzu Vine Root Mint Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Kudzu Vine Root Glycerite Liquid ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs, Caffeine Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use might have additive hepatotoxic effects.
Read the full Kudzu Vine Root Glycerite Liquid Extract + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, Salicylamide interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, DihydrocodeineDHC Plus, Panlor DC, Panlor SS
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine interacts with Kudzu Vine Root Mint Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Kudzu Vine Root Glycerite Liquid ExtractCaffeine, Hepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking kudzu with caffeine might increase levels of caffeine.
Read the full Kudzu Vine Root Glycerite Liquid Extract + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, IsomethepteneMigralam
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Isometheptene interacts with Kudzu Vine Root Mint Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Kudzu Vine Root Glycerite Liquid ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs, Caffeine Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use might have additive hepatotoxic effects.
Read the full Kudzu Vine Root Glycerite Liquid Extract + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Isometheptene interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, PyrilamineMidol Max Strength Menstrual
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Pyrilamine interacts with Kudzu Vine Root Mint Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Kudzu Vine Root Glycerite Liquid ExtractCaffeine, Hepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking kudzu with caffeine might increase levels of caffeine.
Read the full Kudzu Vine Root Glycerite Liquid Extract + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Pyrilamine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan HbrVicks Formula 44M Cough, Cold & Flu Relief
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan Hbr interacts with Kudzu Vine Root Mint Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Kudzu Vine Root Glycerite Liquid ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use might have additive hepatotoxic effects.
Read the full Kudzu Vine Root Glycerite Liquid Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan Hbr interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, PhenylephrineColrex
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, Phenylephrine interacts with Kudzu Vine Root Mint Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Kudzu Vine Root Glycerite Liquid ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use might have additive hepatotoxic effects.
Read the full Kudzu Vine Root Glycerite Liquid Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, Phenylephrine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, DextromethorphanCoricidin II Extra Strength Cold and Flu
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan interacts with Kudzu Vine Root Mint Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Kudzu Vine Root Glycerite Liquid ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use might have additive hepatotoxic effects.
Read the full Kudzu Vine Root Glycerite Liquid Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan HydrobromideCoricidin HBP Maximum Strength Flu
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide interacts with Kudzu Vine Root Mint Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Kudzu Vine Root Glycerite Liquid ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use might have additive hepatotoxic effects.
Read the full Kudzu Vine Root Glycerite Liquid Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, PhenylpropanolamineMulti Symptom Cold Relief
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with Kudzu Vine Root Mint Flavor — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Kudzu Vine Root Glycerite Liquid ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use might have additive hepatotoxic effects.
Read the full Kudzu Vine Root Glycerite Liquid Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Phenylpropanolamine interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Kudzu Vine Root Mint 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.
Kudzu Vine Root Glycerite Liquid Extract
Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs
Theoretically, kudzu may increase the risk of bleeding if used with antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs.
Kudzu isoflavones are reported to have antiplatelet activity.
Caffeine
Theoretically, taking kudzu with caffeine might increase levels of caffeine.
In healthy males injected with the kudzu constituent puerarin, caffeine clearance and metabolism is inhibited. This effect has been attributed to inhibition of cytochrome P450 1A2 (CYP1A2) enzyme, which is involved in caffeine metabolism. It is unclear if taking kudzu orally would have this same effect.
Estrogens
Theoretically, kudzu might alter the effects of estrogen therapy.
Some research suggests that kudzu has estrogenic effects. This may enhance or inhibit the effects of estrogen therapy.
Hepatotoxic Drugs
Theoretically, concomitant use might have additive hepatotoxic effects.
There is some concern that kudzu can adversely affect the liver.
Methotrexate (Trexall, Others)
Theoretically, taking kudzu with methotrexate might increase the risk of methotrexate toxicity.
Preclinical research suggests that kudzu extract greatly reduces the elimination and increases the toxicity of methotrexate. Kudzu might inhibit organic anion transporters (OATs) that are responsible for hepatobiliary and renal excretion of anions, similar to the interaction between methotrexate and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
Tamoxifen (Nolvadex)
Theoretically, kudzu might interfere with tamoxifen activity.
Some research suggests that kudzu may have estrogenic effects.
Antidiabetes Drugs
Theoretically, taking kudzu with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Kudzu might lower blood glucose levels and have additive effects in patients treated with antidiabetic agents. The dose of diabetes medications might need to be adjusted.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Kudzu Vine Root Mint Flavor, from the product label.
TerraVita
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- ZooScape LLC
- Phone Number
- 844-449-0444
- Web Address
- www.ZooScape.com
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Kudzu Vine Root Mint 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.
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The 21 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.
Kudzu 21 references
- Woo J, Lau E, Ho SC, et al. Comparison of Pueraria lobata with hormone replacement therapy in treating the adverse health consequences of menopause. Menopause 2003;10:352-61. PubMed
- Akita H, Sowa J, Makiura M, et al. Maculopapular drug eruption due to the Japanese herbal medicine Kakkonto (kudzu or arrowroot decoction). Contact Dermatitis 2003;48:348-9. PubMed
- Luo ZR, Zheng B. [Effect of Puerarin on platelet activating factors CD63 and CD62P, plasminogen activator inhibitor and C-reactive protein in patients with unstable angia pectoris]. Zhongguo Zhong Xi Yi Jie He Za Zhi 2001;21:31-3 .
- Lee KT, Sohn IC, Kim DH, et al. Hypoglycemic and hypolipidemic effects of tectorigenin and kaikasaponin III in the streptozotocin-lnduced diabetic rat and their antioxidant activity in vitro. Arch Pharm Res 2000;23:461-6.
- Yu Z, Zhang G, Zhao H. [Effects of Puerariae isoflavone on blood viscosity, thrombosis and platelet function]. Zhong Yao Cai 1997;20:468-9.
- Hsu FL, Liu IM, Kuo DH, et al. Antihyperglycemic effect of puerarin in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. J Nat Prod 2003;66:788-92. PubMed
- Chiang HM, Fang SH, Wen KC, et al. Life-threatening interaction between the root extract of Pueraria lobata and methotrexate in rats. Toxicol Appl Pharmacol 2005;209:263-8.
- Zheng, J., Chen, B., Jiang, B., Zeng, L., Tang, Z. R., Fan, L., and Zhou, H. H. The effects of puerarin on CYP2D6 and CYP1A2 activities in vivo. Arch Pharm Res 2010;33(2):243-246. PubMed
- Hsu, H. H., Chang, C. K., Su, H. C., Liu, I. M., and Cheng, J. T. Stimulatory effect of puerarin on alpha1A-adrenoceptor to increase glucose uptake into cultured C2C12 cells of mice. Planta Med 2002;68(11):999-1003.
- Zheng, G., Zhang, X., Zheng, J., Meng, Q., and Zheng, D. [Estrogen-like effects of puerarin and total isoflavones from Pueraria lobata]. Zhong.Yao Cai. 2002;25(8):566-568.
- Qi, B. L. and Qi, B. M. [Effect of the purariae-isofiavones on estrogen level in normal and ovariectomized rats]. Zhongguo Zhong.Yao Za Zhi. 2002;27(11):850-852.
- Akita, H., Sowa, J., Makiura, M., Akamatsu, H., and Matsunaga, K. Maculopapular drug eruption due to the Japanese herbal medicine Kakkonto (kudzu or arrowroot decoction). Contact Dermatitis 2003;48(6):348-349. PubMed
- Manonai, J., Chittacharoen, A., Theppisai, U., and Theppisai, H. Effect of Pueraria mirifica on vaginal health. Menopause. 2007;14(5):919-924. PubMed
- Chandeying, V. and Sangthawan, M. Efficacy comparison of Pueraria mirifica (PM) against conjugated equine estrogen (CEE) with/without medroxyprogesterone acetate (MPA) in the treatment of climacteric symptoms in perimenopausal women: phase III study. J M
- Virojchaiwong, P., Suvithayasiri, V., and Itharat, A. Comparison of Pueraria mirifica 25 and 50 mg for menopausal symptoms. Arch.Gynecol.Obstet. 2011;284(2):411-419. PubMed
- Hou, Q., Ao, X., Li, G., and Zhang, Y. [Puerarin combined with avandia for diabetic nephropathy]. Zhong.Nan.Da.Xue Xue Bao Yi Xue Ban. 2012;37(1):73-77.
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