L-Theanine 200 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Bronson
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking L-Theanine 200 mg 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
L-Theanine 200 mg is a dietary supplement by Bronson with 2 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for anxiety and stress, relaxation and calm, sleep support.Based on those ingredients, 1,037 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Passionflower, Powder, L-Theanine. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of L-Theanine 200 mg by Bronson
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 two active ingredients. L-Theanine is an amino acid naturally found in tea that's used to promote calm and mental clarity.
Passionflower powder is a dried botanical traditionally used for anxiety and sleep support. The capsule also contains inactive ingredients: gelatin, microcrystalline cellulose (a filler), magnesium stearate, and silicon dioxide to hold everything together and make it easy to swallow.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
L-Theanine is rated possibly effective for cognitive function — there's some evidence it may help with focus and mental clarity. For age-related cognitive decline, Alzheimer's disease, generalized anxiety, and obsessive-compulsive disorder, the evidence we hold isn't strong enough to rate.
Passionflower is rated possibly effective for both insomnia and pre-procedural anxiety — it's been studied for helping people sleep and calming nerves before medical procedures. For alcohol use disorder and benzodiazepine withdrawal, the evidence isn't established in our data.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
L-Theanine is generally well tolerated for short-term use in healthy adults, but long-term safety isn't well studied. The most common side effects are headaches, drowsiness, longer sleep, and vivid dreams.
Passionflower is also generally well tolerated short-term but commonly causes drowsiness, dizziness, confusion, and sedation. Rare cases of allergic reactions and a case of severe nausea, vomiting, and heart rhythm changes have been reported, though the latter was very high dose.
For pregnancy, L-Theanine doesn't have enough safety data — it's best to avoid it. Passionflower is rated possibly unsafe in pregnancy due to lack of safety data and potential effects on the uterus, so it should be avoided.
Neither ingredient has enough safety information for breastfeeding, so both should be avoided while nursing.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before taking this product, check with your doctor or pharmacist if you take blood pressure medications, sedatives or sleep aids, antidepressants, or any drug metabolized by the liver (CYP3A4 substrates). Passionflower may also reduce absorption of certain medications transported by OATP proteins.
The sedative effects from both ingredients together could be stronger than either one alone.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence behind its ingredients' uses. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
Bronson's L-Theanine 200 mg is meant for people looking for calm and cognitive support, but it shouldn't be mixed with blood pressure drugs or sedatives without checking first. If you take any medications — especially for sleep, anxiety, depression, or blood pressure — talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting this product.
It's also not for pregnancy or breastfeeding. Take time to review your medication list against this product's interactions before you begin.
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Assessment coverage: 2 of 2 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Sep 25, 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 L-Theanine 200 mg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Bronson |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | X001SP1N7B |
| Net contents | 360 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Sep 25, 2023 |
| DSLD ID | 298886 |
| Product type | Other Combinations |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for L-Theanine 200 mg by Bronson, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| L-Theanine | 200 mg | -- |
| Passionflower, Powder | 50 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Gelatin, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide
Tap any ingredient to jump to its full detail below.
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Brand IP Statement(s)
Bronson Since 1960 Nutrition+
Formula
Fortified with passion flower
Formulation
Non-GMO Gluten-free Soy-free
Helps support a positive mood Promotes relaxation
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: As a dietary supplement for adults, take 1 capsule per day, preferably on an empty stomach or as directed by a healthcare professional.
Precautions
Warning: If you are pregnant, nursing or taking any medications, consult a healthcare professional before use.
Do not use if seal under cap is broken or missing.
Keep out of reach of children.
Storage
Store at room temperature.
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.
Seals/Symbols
Lab Tested Made from High Quality Ingredients GMP Good Manufacturing Practice
General Statements
365 days 100% money back guaranteed Nutrition questions or comments? [email protected] Call 1-800-235-3200 Mon. - Fri. 7 AM - 6 PM MST Sat. 8 AM - 4:30 PM MST New
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L-Theanine 200 mg by Bronson label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in L-Theanine 200 mg by Bronson
These are the 2 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container360 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.
L-Theanine
Interacts with565 drugs
Theanine (usually L-theanine) is an amino acid found naturally in tea leaves that many people take to feel calmer and less stressed without strong dro...
L-Theanine monograph & interactionsPassionflower, Powder
Interacts with836 drugs
Passion flower is a traditional calming herb that many people use for anxiety and sleep. Early studies hint it may help with mild anxiety and restless...
Passionflower, Powder monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
L-Theanine 200 mg by Bronson Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Bronson's L-Theanine 200 mg contains two active ingredients — L-theanine and passionflower powder — and both have documented interactions with medications.
The most serious concern is passionflower's moderate interaction with CNS depressants (sedative drugs): using them together can add up to cause too much drowsiness and other sedative side effects.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
L-Theanine carries moderate interaction risk with blood pressure medications (antihypertensives). It may lower blood pressure on its own, so combining it with drugs that already do this could push your pressure too low.
L-Theanine also has minor theoretical interactions with serotonergic drugs (antidepressants that work on serotonin), though no actual cases of serotonin syndrome have been reported. It may also add to the sedative effects of CNS depressants, though the clinical relevance isn't clear.
Passionflower carries additional minor interactions: it may reduce how well your body absorbs certain medications that rely on specific transport proteins (OATP substrates), and it may decrease the effects of drugs metabolized by the liver enzyme CYP3A4. Altogether, these interactions span 1,038 individual medications.
Before you start this product, check your exact medications with the search tool on this page — especially if you take blood pressure drugs, sedatives, sleep aids, or antidepressants.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in L-Theanine 200 mg interact with 1,037 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
2 of the 2 ingredients in L-Theanine 200 mg interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Passionflower, Powder L-Theanine
AcebutololRhotral, Sectral
How Acebutolol interacts with L-Theanine 200 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-theanineAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theanine might lower blood pressure, potentiating the effects of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full L-theanine + Acebutolol interactionAcepromazineAtravet
How Acepromazine interacts with L-Theanine 200 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Passionflower, PowderCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Concomitant use of passion flower with sedative drugs might cause additive effects and side effects.
Read the full Passionflower, Powder + Acepromazine interactionL-theanineCns Depressants Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, theanine might have additive sedative effects when used in conjunction with CNS depressants.
Read the full L-theanine + Acepromazine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, CodeineEsgic with Codeine, Fioricet w/ Codeine
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine interacts with L-Theanine 200 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Passionflower, PowderCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, passion flower might decrease the effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Passionflower, Powder + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine interactionL-theanineCns Depressants Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, theanine might have additive sedative effects when used in conjunction with CNS depressants.
Read the full L-theanine + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, CodeineBancap w/ Codeine
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine interacts with L-Theanine 200 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Passionflower, PowderCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Concomitant use of passion flower with sedative drugs might cause additive effects and side effects.
Read the full Passionflower, Powder + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine interactionL-theanineCns Depressants Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, theanine might have additive sedative effects when used in conjunction with CNS depressants.
Read the full L-theanine + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine PhosphatePhrenilin #3
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine Phosphate interacts with L-Theanine 200 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Passionflower, PowderCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Concomitant use of passion flower with sedative drugs might cause additive effects and side effects.
Read the full Passionflower, Powder + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine Phosphate interactionL-theanineCns Depressants Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, theanine might have additive sedative effects when used in conjunction with CNS depressants.
Read the full L-theanine + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine Phosphate interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, PhenylephrineHycomine Compound
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, Phenylephrine interacts with L-Theanine 200 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Passionflower, PowderCns Depressants, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Concomitant use of passion flower with sedative drugs might cause additive effects and side effects.
Read the full Passionflower, Powder + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, Phenylephrine interactionL-theanineCns Depressants Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, theanine might have additive sedative effects when used in conjunction with CNS depressants.
Read the full L-theanine + 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 L-Theanine 200 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Passionflower, PowderCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, passion flower might decrease the effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Passionflower, Powder + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine interactionL-theanineCns Depressants Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, theanine might have additive sedative effects when used in conjunction with CNS depressants.
Read the full L-theanine + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, SalicylamideCodalan No.1, Codalan No.2, Codalan No.3
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, Salicylamide interacts with L-Theanine 200 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Passionflower, PowderCns Depressants, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Concomitant use of passion flower with sedative drugs might cause additive effects and side effects.
Read the full Passionflower, Powder + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, Salicylamide interactionL-theanineCns Depressants Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, theanine might have additive sedative effects when used in conjunction with CNS depressants.
Read the full L-theanine + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, Salicylamide interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, DihydrocodeineDHC Plus, Panlor DC, Panlor SS
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine interacts with L-Theanine 200 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Passionflower, PowderCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, passion flower might decrease the effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Passionflower, Powder + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine interactionL-theanineCns Depressants Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, theanine might have additive sedative effects when used in conjunction with CNS depressants.
Read the full L-theanine + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, PhenylephrineColrex
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, Phenylephrine interacts with L-Theanine 200 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Passionflower, PowderCns Depressants, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Concomitant use of passion flower with sedative drugs might cause additive effects and side effects.
Read the full Passionflower, Powder + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, Phenylephrine interactionL-theanineSerotonergic Drugs, Cns Depressants Minor
Interaction Summary
Clinical studies regarding the effects of L-theanine on serotonin levels are conflicting.
Read the full L-theanine + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, Phenylephrine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine, OpiumHista-Derfule
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine, Opium interacts with L-Theanine 200 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Passionflower, PowderCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, passion flower might decrease the effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Passionflower, Powder + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine, Opium interactionL-theanineCns Depressants, Serotonergic Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, theanine might have additive sedative effects when used in conjunction with CNS depressants.
Read the full L-theanine + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine, Opium interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorzoxazone, CodeineAcetazone Forte C8, Parafon Forte C8
How Acetaminophen, Chlorzoxazone, Codeine interacts with L-Theanine 200 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Passionflower, PowderCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Concomitant use of passion flower with sedative drugs might cause additive effects and side effects.
Read the full Passionflower, Powder + Acetaminophen, Chlorzoxazone, Codeine interactionL-theanineCns Depressants Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, theanine might have additive sedative effects when used in conjunction with CNS depressants.
Read the full L-theanine + Acetaminophen, Chlorzoxazone, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, CodeineTylenol No.3, Tylenol w/ Codeine
How Acetaminophen, Codeine interacts with L-Theanine 200 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Passionflower, PowderCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Concomitant use of passion flower with sedative drugs might cause additive effects and side effects.
Read the full Passionflower, Powder + Acetaminophen, Codeine interactionL-theanineCns Depressants Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, theanine might have additive sedative effects when used in conjunction with CNS depressants.
Read the full L-theanine + Acetaminophen, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Codeine, DoxylamineMersyndol
How Acetaminophen, Codeine, Doxylamine interacts with L-Theanine 200 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Passionflower, PowderCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Concomitant use of passion flower with sedative drugs might cause additive effects and side effects.
Read the full Passionflower, Powder + Acetaminophen, Codeine, Doxylamine interactionL-theanineCns Depressants Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, theanine might have additive sedative effects when used in conjunction with CNS depressants.
Read the full L-theanine + Acetaminophen, Codeine, Doxylamine interactionAcetaminophen, Codeine, MethocarbamolAcetaminophen, Codeine, Methocarbamol, Robaxacet 8
How Acetaminophen, Codeine, Methocarbamol interacts with L-Theanine 200 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Passionflower, PowderCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Concomitant use of passion flower with sedative drugs might cause additive effects and side effects.
Read the full Passionflower, Powder + Acetaminophen, Codeine, Methocarbamol interactionL-theanineCns Depressants Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, theanine might have additive sedative effects when used in conjunction with CNS depressants.
Read the full L-theanine + Acetaminophen, Codeine, Methocarbamol interactionAcetaminophen, Dichloralantipyrine, IsomethepteneAmidrine, Midchlor, Migquin, Migratine
How Acetaminophen, Dichloralantipyrine, Isometheptene interacts with L-Theanine 200 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Passionflower, PowderCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Concomitant use of passion flower with sedative drugs might cause additive effects and side effects.
Read the full Passionflower, Powder + Acetaminophen, Dichloralantipyrine, Isometheptene interactionL-theanineCns Depressants Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, theanine might have additive sedative effects when used in conjunction with CNS depressants.
Read the full L-theanine + Acetaminophen, Dichloralantipyrine, Isometheptene interactionAcetaminophen, Dichloralphenazone, IsomethepteneMidrin
How Acetaminophen, Dichloralphenazone, Isometheptene interacts with L-Theanine 200 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Passionflower, PowderCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Concomitant use of passion flower with sedative drugs might cause additive effects and side effects.
Read the full Passionflower, Powder + Acetaminophen, Dichloralphenazone, Isometheptene interactionL-theanineCns Depressants Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, theanine might have additive sedative effects when used in conjunction with CNS depressants.
Read the full L-theanine + Acetaminophen, Dichloralphenazone, Isometheptene interactionAcetaminophen, Dichlorophenazone, IsometheptaneIsocom
How Acetaminophen, Dichlorophenazone, Isometheptane interacts with L-Theanine 200 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Passionflower, PowderCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Concomitant use of passion flower with sedative drugs might cause additive effects and side effects.
Read the full Passionflower, Powder + Acetaminophen, Dichlorophenazone, Isometheptane interactionL-theanineCns Depressants Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, theanine might have additive sedative effects when used in conjunction with CNS depressants.
Read the full L-theanine + Acetaminophen, Dichlorophenazone, Isometheptane interactionAcetaminophen, DiphenhydramineTylenol PM, Tylenol PM Ex Strength
How Acetaminophen, Diphenhydramine interacts with L-Theanine 200 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Passionflower, PowderCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Concomitant use of passion flower with sedative drugs might cause additive effects and side effects.
Read the full Passionflower, Powder + Acetaminophen, Diphenhydramine interactionL-theanineCns Depressants Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, theanine might have additive sedative effects when used in conjunction with CNS depressants.
Read the full L-theanine + Acetaminophen, Diphenhydramine interactionAcetaminophen, Diphenhydramine, PseudoephedrineChildren's Tylenol Allergy, Cold Control, Contac Night Allergy Relief
How Acetaminophen, Diphenhydramine, Pseudoephedrine interacts with L-Theanine 200 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Passionflower, PowderCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Concomitant use of passion flower with sedative drugs might cause additive effects and side effects.
Read the full Passionflower, Powder + Acetaminophen, Diphenhydramine, Pseudoephedrine interactionL-theanineCns Depressants Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, theanine might have additive sedative effects when used in conjunction with CNS depressants.
Read the full L-theanine + Acetaminophen, Diphenhydramine, Pseudoephedrine interactionAcetaminophen, HydrocodoneAnexsia, Anodynos DHC, Azdone, Co-Gesic, Doucet, Lorcet +9 more
How Acetaminophen, Hydrocodone interacts with L-Theanine 200 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Passionflower, PowderCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, passion flower might decrease the effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Passionflower, Powder + Acetaminophen, Hydrocodone interactionL-theanineCns Depressants Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, theanine might have additive sedative effects when used in conjunction with CNS depressants.
Read the full L-theanine + Acetaminophen, Hydrocodone interactionAcetaminophen, MeperidineDemerol APAP
How Acetaminophen, Meperidine interacts with L-Theanine 200 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Passionflower, PowderCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Concomitant use of passion flower with sedative drugs might cause additive effects and side effects.
Read the full Passionflower, Powder + Acetaminophen, Meperidine interactionL-theanineCns Depressants, Serotonergic Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, theanine might have additive sedative effects when used in conjunction with CNS depressants.
Read the full L-theanine + Acetaminophen, Meperidine interactionAcetaminophen, OxycodonePercocet, Roxicet, Tylox, Xartemis XR
How Acetaminophen, Oxycodone interacts with L-Theanine 200 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Passionflower, PowderCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Concomitant use of passion flower with sedative drugs might cause additive effects and side effects.
Read the full Passionflower, Powder + Acetaminophen, Oxycodone interactionL-theanineCns Depressants Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, theanine might have additive sedative effects when used in conjunction with CNS depressants.
Read the full L-theanine + Acetaminophen, Oxycodone interactionAcetaminophen, PentazocineTalacen
How Acetaminophen, Pentazocine interacts with L-Theanine 200 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Passionflower, PowderCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Concomitant use of passion flower with sedative drugs might cause additive effects and side effects.
Read the full Passionflower, Powder + Acetaminophen, Pentazocine interactionL-theanineCns Depressants Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, theanine might have additive sedative effects when used in conjunction with CNS depressants.
Read the full L-theanine + Acetaminophen, Pentazocine interactionAcetaminophen, PropoxypheneDarvocet-N 100, Darvocet-N 50, E-Lor, Wygesic
How Acetaminophen, Propoxyphene interacts with L-Theanine 200 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Passionflower, PowderCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Concomitant use of passion flower with sedative drugs might cause additive effects and side effects.
Read the full Passionflower, Powder + Acetaminophen, Propoxyphene interactionL-theanineCns Depressants Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, theanine might have additive sedative effects when used in conjunction with CNS depressants.
Read the full L-theanine + Acetaminophen, Propoxyphene interactionAcetazolamideAk-Zol, Diamox
How Acetazolamide interacts with L-Theanine 200 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Passionflower, PowderCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Concomitant use of passion flower with sedative drugs might cause additive effects and side effects.
Read the full Passionflower, Powder + Acetazolamide interactionL-theanineCns Depressants, Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, theanine might have additive sedative effects when used in conjunction with CNS depressants.
Read the full L-theanine + Acetazolamide interactionAlfentanilAlfenta
How Alfentanil interacts with L-Theanine 200 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Passionflower, PowderCns Depressants, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Concomitant use of passion flower with sedative drugs might cause additive effects and side effects.
Read the full Passionflower, Powder + Alfentanil interactionL-theanineCns Depressants Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, theanine might have additive sedative effects when used in conjunction with CNS depressants.
Read the full L-theanine + Alfentanil interactionAliskirenTekturna
How Aliskiren interacts with L-Theanine 200 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-theanineAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theanine might lower blood pressure, potentiating the effects of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full L-theanine + Aliskiren interactionPassionflower, PowderCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, passion flower might decrease the effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Passionflower, Powder + Aliskiren interactionAlprazolamNiravam, Xanax
How Alprazolam interacts with L-Theanine 200 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Passionflower, PowderCns Depressants, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Concomitant use of passion flower with sedative drugs might cause additive effects and side effects.
Read the full Passionflower, Powder + Alprazolam interactionL-theanineCns Depressants Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, theanine might have additive sedative effects when used in conjunction with CNS depressants.
Read the full L-theanine + Alprazolam interactionAluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium HydroxideAscriptin Codeine #2
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Passionflower, PowderCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Concomitant use of passion flower with sedative drugs might cause additive effects and side effects.
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Interaction Summary
Theoretically, theanine might have additive sedative effects when used in conjunction with CNS depressants.
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Passionflower, Powder
Cns Depressants
Concomitant use of passion flower with sedative drugs might cause additive effects and side effects.
Research in animals and humans shows that passion flower has sedative effects which can be additive when used with sedative medications like lorazepam.
Cytochrome P450 3A4 (Cyp3A4) Substrates
Theoretically, passion flower might decrease the effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
In vitro research suggests that passion flower can induce CYP3A4 enzymes, albeit to a much lower degree than rifampin, a known CYP3A4 inducer.
Organic Anion-Transporting Polypeptide Substrates (Oatp)
Theoretically, passion flower might reduce the bioavailability of OATP2B1 and OATP1A2 substrates.
In vitro research shows that the passion flower constituents apigenin and vitexin inhibit OATP2B1 and OATP1A2. This inhibition may be dose-dependent. One specific high-flavonoid passion flower extract (Valverde) seems to inhibit OATP2B1 and OATP1A2, while another extract with a lower flavonoid concentration (Arkocaps) shows less potent inhibition. OATPs are responsible for the uptake of drugs and other compounds into the body; however, the specific activities of OATP2B1 and OATP1A2 are not well characterized.
L-Theanine
Antihypertensive Drugs
Theanine might lower blood pressure, potentiating the effects of antihypertensive drugs.
Animal research shows that theanine can lower blood pressure in spontaneously hypertensive animals. Theoretically, concomitant use of theanine and antihypertensive drugs might potentiate the antihypertensive activity.
Cns Depressants
Theoretically, theanine might have additive sedative effects when used in conjunction with CNS depressants. However, it is unclear if this concern is clinically relevant.
Theoretically, theanine may compete with glutamate and/or increase plasma gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) levels, which could cause CNS depression. In one clinical study, some subjects taking oral theanine reported drowsiness.
Serotonergic Drugs
Clinical studies regarding the effects of L-theanine on serotonin levels are conflicting. Some studies suggest it can increase serotonin levels in the brain while others report that it may decrease them. Nevertheless, there have been no reports of l-theanine being a causative agent in serotonergic-related side effects or serotonin syndrome.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for L-Theanine 200 mg, from the product label.
Bronson
- Name
- Bronson Laboratories
- Street Address
- 70 Commerce Drive
- City
- Hauppauge
- State
- NY
- ZipCode
- 11788
- Phone Number
- 1-800-235-3200
- Web Address
- BronsonVitamins.com
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The Full Monographs Behind L-Theanine 200 mg’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Theanine
Interacts with 565 drugsTheanine (usually L-theanine) is an amino acid found naturally in tea leaves that many people take to feel calmer and less stressed without strong drowsiness. Early research suggests it may...
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Interacts with 836 drugsPassion flower is a traditional calming herb that many people use for anxiety and sleep. Early studies hint it may help with mild anxiety and restlessness, but the evidence is limited and mo...
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L-Theanine 200 mg'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 25 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.
Theanine 6 references
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- Yokogoshi, H., Kato, Y., Sagesaka, Y. M., Takihara-Matsuura, T., Kakuda, T., and Takeuchi, N. Reduction effect of theanine on blood pressure and brain 5-hydroxyindoles in spontaneously hypertensive rats. Biosci.Biotechnol.Biochem. 1995;59(4):615-618. PubMed
- Lyon MR, Kapoor MP, Juneja LR. The effects of L-theanine (Suntheanine®) on objective sleep quality in boys with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD): a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial. Altern Med Rev. 2011;16(4):348-
- Hidese S, Ota M, Wakabayashi C, et al. Effects of chronic l-theanine administration in patients with major depressive disorder: an open-label study. Acta Neuropsychiatr 2017;29(2):72-9.
- Tsuchiya T, Honda H, Oikawa M, et al. Oral administration of the amino acids cystine and theanine attenuates the adverse events of S-1 adjuvant chemotherapy in gastrointestinal cancer patients. Int J Clin Oncol 2016;21(6):1085-90. PubMed
Passion Flower 19 references
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- The Review of Natural Products by Facts and Comparisons. St. Louis, MO: Wolters Kluwer Co., 1999.
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- Akhondzadeh S, Naghavi HR, Shayeganpour A, et al. Passionflower in the treatment of generalized anxiety: a pilot double-blind randomized controlled trial with oxazepam. J Clin Pharm Ther 2001;26:363-7. PubMed
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- Speroni E., Minghetti A. Neuropharmacological activity of extracts from Passiflora incarnata. Planta Med. 1988;54:488-91.
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- Smith, G. W., Chalmers, T. M., and Nuki, G. Vasculitis associated with herbal preparation containing Passiflora extract. Br J Rheumatol. 1993;32(1):87-88.
- Soulimani, R., Younos, C., Jarmouni, S., Bousta, D., Misslin, R., and Mortier, F. Behavioural effects of Passiflora incarnata L. and its indole alkaloid and flavonoid derivatives and maltol in the mouse. J Ethnopharmacol. 1997;57(1):11-20. PubMed
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- Rokhtabnak F, Ghodraty MR, Kholdebarin A, et al. Comparing the Effect of Preoperative Administration of Melatonin and Passiflora incarnata on Postoperative Cognitive Disorders in Adult Patients Undergoing Elective Surgery. Anesth Pain Med. 2016;7(1):e4123 PubMed
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- Schäfer AM, Gilgen PM, Spirgi C, et al. Constituents of Passiflora incarnata, but Not of Valeriana officinalis, Interact with the Organic Anion Transporting Polypeptides (OATP)2B1 and OATP1A2. Planta Med. 2021. PubMed
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