L-Theanine 200 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Country Life
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 Country Life with 2 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for morning sickness in pregnancy, premenstrual syndrome (pms), preventing or treating b6 deficiency.Based on those ingredients, 571 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Suntheanine, Vitamin B6. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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What’s inside
Full disclosure
This product contains two active ingredients: vitamin B6 and theanine (trademarked as Suntheanine). Vitamin B6 is a B vitamin that your body needs for nerve function, immune health, and brain development.
Theanine is an amino acid found naturally in tea that's been studied for its effects on relaxation and focus. The inactive ingredients are cellulose, magnesium stearate, and silica — these are the capsule material and binders that hold the tablet together.
Does it work?
Not established
Vitamin B6's effectiveness is well established for treating sideroblastic anemia and B6 deficiency, and it's considered likely effective for high homocysteine levels. It's possibly effective for pregnancy-related nausea and vomiting, though that use requires a doctor's supervision.
Theanine's evidence is less robust — it's possibly effective for cognitive function, but we don't have reliable evidence yet for age-related cognitive decline, Alzheimer's disease, anxiety disorders, or cancer prevention.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Vitamin B6 is well tolerated at doses below 100 mg daily. The most common side effects are mild — headache, nausea, heartburn, stomach pain, and drowsiness.
High doses over time (especially above 1,000 mg daily) can cause nerve damage (sensory neuropathy), which is the serious concern with long-term use. Theanine is generally well tolerated in healthy adults for short-term use, though long-term safety isn't well studied.
It may cause headaches, drowsiness, or more vivid dreams. There isn't enough safety data for either ingredient during pregnancy or breastfeeding — you and your doctor should discuss whether this product is right for you if you're pregnant or nursing.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before taking this supplement, check if you're on any blood pressure medications (antihypertensive drugs) — vitamin B6 and theanine may both lower your pressure further. If you take the heart drug amiodarone (Cordarone), seizure medications like phenobarbital or phenytoin, or levodopa alone (not Sinemet), you should verify there's no conflict.
Let your pharmacist know about any sedatives or CNS depressants too.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
This product combines two ingredients with real drug interactions, especially if you take blood pressure medications or seizure drugs. It's worth considering if you're looking for cognitive support and have no medication conflicts, but you'll need to check your current prescriptions first.
Talk to your pharmacist before starting — they can make sure it won't interfere with what you're already taking.
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Assessment coverage: 2 of 2 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated May 21, 2025.
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 | Country Life |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 015794014126 |
| Net contents | 60 Vegan Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | May 21, 2025 |
| DSLD ID | 326809 |
| Product type | Other Combinations |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Kosher, Halal, Gluten Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for L-Theanine 200 mg by Country Life, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin B6 | 4.25 mg | 250% |
| Suntheanine | 200 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate, Silica
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Formula
Country Life uses only Suntheanine, a form of L-Theanine with over 50 studies and patents. L-Theanine has been referred to as the happy amino for its ability tot help reduce stress.
Yes Kosher
Yes certified halal by Ifanca
Suntheanine
Includes vitamin B-6 for utilization
Formulation
It has also been shown to help diminish normal symptoms of PMS when taken 400 mg daily.
Yes Non-GMO project verified Yes certified gluten free by gfco.org No yeast, corn or wheat No soy, milk or salt No sugar or preservatives No artificial colors, flavors or sweeteners
Yes vegan by the AVA
Certified gluten-free
Gently soothes away the tension Helps reduce stress
Non GMO Project Verified nongmoproject.org
Our Pledge of Integrity Authenticity Cleanliness Freshness Consistency Accuracy
This product has been manufactured at a GMO registered facility.
Yes manufacturing supports wind power
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.
General Statements
Yes recyclable packaging
Seals/Symbols
Certified B Corporation Certified Gluten Free GFCO.org (Gluten-Free Certification Organization) IFANCA Certified crescent M Halal K (Kosher)
Non GMO Project Verified nongmoproject.org
Brand IP Statement(s)
Established 1971 Country Life
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: Adults take one (1) capsule daily on an empty stomach.
Precautions
As a reminder, discuss the supplements and medications that you take with your health care providers.
Caution: If you are pregnant, nursing, or taking medication, have a medical condition or planning surgery, consult a doctor before using this product.
Stop using and consult a doctor if any adverse reactions occur. Do not accept if seal is broken.
Keep out of reach of children.
Storage
Store in a dry place between 59 degrees - 86 degrees F.
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L-Theanine 200 mg by Country Life label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in L-Theanine 200 mg by Country Life
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 container60 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.
Vitamin B6
Interacts with210 drugs
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) is an essential water-soluble vitamin that your body needs for metabolism, brain function, and making red blood cells. It is b...
Vitamin B6 monograph & interactionsSuntheanine
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...
Suntheanine monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate, Silica. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
L-Theanine 200 mg by Country Life Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Country Life's L-Theanine 200 mg contains two active ingredients, and both carry documented interactions with medications.
The most serious concern is vitamin B6's moderate interaction with blood pressure medications (antihypertensive drugs) — it may add to their effect and lower your blood pressure further than intended.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Vitamin B6 also has moderate interactions with the heart rhythm drug amiodarone (Cordarone), where it may worsen sun sensitivity; and with the seizure medications phenobarbital (Luminal) and phenytoin (Dilantin), where high doses may reduce how well these drugs work. If you take levodopa alone for Parkinson's symptoms, vitamin B6 can speed up how your body breaks it down — though this doesn't happen if you're on the combination product Sinemet.
Theanine (the other ingredient) may lower blood pressure on its own, creating an additive effect with blood pressure medications. It also has minor theoretical interactions with sedatives and other CNS depressants, though it hasn't been clearly linked to serotonin-related side effects.
Altogether, these interactions span 569 individual medications.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in L-Theanine 200 mg interact with 571 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. Suntheanine Vitamin B6
AcebutololRhotral, Sectral
How Acebutolol interacts with L-Theanine 200 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SuntheanineAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theanine might lower blood pressure, potentiating the effects of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Suntheanine + Acebutolol interactionVitamin B6Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Vitamin B6 + Acebutolol interactionAcetazolamideAk-Zol, Diamox
How Acetazolamide interacts with L-Theanine 200 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B6Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Vitamin B6 + Acetazolamide interactionSuntheanineAntihypertensive Drugs, Cns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theanine might lower blood pressure, potentiating the effects of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Suntheanine + Acetazolamide interactionAliskirenTekturna
How Aliskiren interacts with L-Theanine 200 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B6Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Vitamin B6 + Aliskiren interactionSuntheanineAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theanine might lower blood pressure, potentiating the effects of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Suntheanine + Aliskiren interactionAmbrisentanLetairis, Volibris
How Ambrisentan interacts with L-Theanine 200 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SuntheanineAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theanine might lower blood pressure, potentiating the effects of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Suntheanine + Ambrisentan interactionVitamin B6Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Vitamin B6 + Ambrisentan interactionAmilorideAmilamont, Midamor
How Amiloride interacts with L-Theanine 200 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B6Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Vitamin B6 + Amiloride interactionSuntheanineAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theanine might lower blood pressure, potentiating the effects of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Suntheanine + Amiloride interactionAmiloride, HydrochlorothiazideAmil-Co, Amilzide, Moduret 25, Moduretic
How Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide interacts with L-Theanine 200 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SuntheanineAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theanine might lower blood pressure, potentiating the effects of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Suntheanine + Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionVitamin B6Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Vitamin B6 + Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionAmiodaroneCordarone, Pacerone
How Amiodarone interacts with L-Theanine 200 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B6Amiodarone (cordarone) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 might increase the photosensitivity caused by amiodarone.
Read the full Vitamin B6 + Amiodarone interactionAmlodipineNorliqva
How Amlodipine interacts with L-Theanine 200 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B6Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Vitamin B6 + Amlodipine interactionSuntheanineAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theanine might lower blood pressure, potentiating the effects of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Suntheanine + Amlodipine interactionAmlodipine BenzoateKaterzia
How Amlodipine Benzoate interacts with L-Theanine 200 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SuntheanineAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theanine might lower blood pressure, potentiating the effects of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Suntheanine + Amlodipine Benzoate interactionVitamin B6Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Vitamin B6 + Amlodipine Benzoate interactionAmlodipine BesilateIstin
How Amlodipine Besilate interacts with L-Theanine 200 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B6Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Vitamin B6 + Amlodipine Besilate interactionSuntheanineAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theanine might lower blood pressure, potentiating the effects of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Suntheanine + Amlodipine Besilate interactionAmlodipine BesylateNorvasc
How Amlodipine Besylate interacts with L-Theanine 200 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SuntheanineAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theanine might lower blood pressure, potentiating the effects of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Suntheanine + Amlodipine Besylate interactionVitamin B6Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Vitamin B6 + Amlodipine Besylate interactionAmlodipine Besylate, BenazeprilLotrel
How Amlodipine Besylate, Benazepril interacts with L-Theanine 200 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B6Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Vitamin B6 + Amlodipine Besylate, Benazepril interactionSuntheanineAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theanine might lower blood pressure, potentiating the effects of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Suntheanine + Amlodipine Besylate, Benazepril interactionAmlodipine, CelecoxibConsensi
How Amlodipine, Celecoxib interacts with L-Theanine 200 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SuntheanineAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theanine might lower blood pressure, potentiating the effects of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Suntheanine + Amlodipine, Celecoxib interactionVitamin B6Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Vitamin B6 + Amlodipine, Celecoxib interactionAmmonium ChlorideAmmonium Chloride
How Ammonium Chloride interacts with L-Theanine 200 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B6Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Vitamin B6 + Ammonium Chloride interactionSuntheanineAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theanine might lower blood pressure, potentiating the effects of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Suntheanine + Ammonium Chloride interactionAprobarbital, Butabarbital, PhenobarbitalTriple Barbital
How Aprobarbital, Butabarbital, Phenobarbital interacts with L-Theanine 200 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B6Phenobarbital (luminal) Moderate
Interaction Summary
High doses of vitamin B6 may reduce the levels and clinical effects of phenobarbital.
Read the full Vitamin B6 + Aprobarbital, Butabarbital, Phenobarbital interactionSuntheanineCns Depressants Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, theanine might have additive sedative effects when used in conjunction with CNS depressants.
Read the full Suntheanine + Aprobarbital, Butabarbital, Phenobarbital interactionAprocitentanTryvio
How Aprocitentan interacts with L-Theanine 200 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B6Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Vitamin B6 + Aprocitentan interactionSuntheanineAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theanine might lower blood pressure, potentiating the effects of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Suntheanine + Aprocitentan interactionAspirin, Codeine Phosphate, PhenobarbitalPhenaphen
How Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Phenobarbital interacts with L-Theanine 200 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B6Phenobarbital (luminal) Moderate
Interaction Summary
High doses of vitamin B6 may reduce the levels and clinical effects of phenobarbital.
Read the full Vitamin B6 + Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Phenobarbital interactionSuntheanineCns Depressants Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, theanine might have additive sedative effects when used in conjunction with CNS depressants.
Read the full Suntheanine + Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Phenobarbital interactionAtenololAtenix, Tenormin
How Atenolol interacts with L-Theanine 200 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B6Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Vitamin B6 + Atenolol interactionSuntheanineAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theanine might lower blood pressure, potentiating the effects of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Suntheanine + Atenolol interactionAtenolol, ChlortalidoneAtenixCo, Tenoret 50, Totaretic
How Atenolol, Chlortalidone interacts with L-Theanine 200 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SuntheanineAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theanine might lower blood pressure, potentiating the effects of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Suntheanine + Atenolol, Chlortalidone interactionVitamin B6Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Vitamin B6 + Atenolol, Chlortalidone interactionAtenolol, ChlorthalidoneTenoretic
How Atenolol, Chlorthalidone interacts with L-Theanine 200 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B6Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Vitamin B6 + Atenolol, Chlorthalidone interactionSuntheanineAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theanine might lower blood pressure, potentiating the effects of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Suntheanine + Atenolol, Chlorthalidone interactionAtropine, Hyoscyamine, PhenobarbitalHypnaldyne
How Atropine, Hyoscyamine, Phenobarbital interacts with L-Theanine 200 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B6Phenobarbital (luminal) Moderate
Interaction Summary
High doses of vitamin B6 may reduce the levels and clinical effects of phenobarbital.
Read the full Vitamin B6 + Atropine, Hyoscyamine, Phenobarbital interactionSuntheanineCns Depressants Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, theanine might have additive sedative effects when used in conjunction with CNS depressants.
Read the full Suntheanine + Atropine, Hyoscyamine, Phenobarbital interactionAtropine, Hyoscyamine, Phenobarbital, ScopolamineBarbidonna No. 2, Belladonna Phenobarbital
How Atropine, Hyoscyamine, Phenobarbital, Scopolamine interacts with L-Theanine 200 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B6Phenobarbital (luminal) Moderate
Interaction Summary
High doses of vitamin B6 may reduce the levels and clinical effects of phenobarbital.
Read the full Vitamin B6 + Atropine, Hyoscyamine, Phenobarbital, Scopolamine interactionSuntheanineCns Depressants Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, theanine might have additive sedative effects when used in conjunction with CNS depressants.
Read the full Suntheanine + Atropine, Hyoscyamine, Phenobarbital, Scopolamine interactionAtropine, Hyoscyamine, Scopolamine, PhenobarbitalBarbeloid, Donnatal #2, Donphen
How Atropine, Hyoscyamine, Scopolamine, Phenobarbital interacts with L-Theanine 200 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B6Phenobarbital (luminal) Moderate
Interaction Summary
High doses of vitamin B6 may reduce the levels and clinical effects of phenobarbital.
Read the full Vitamin B6 + Atropine, Hyoscyamine, Scopolamine, Phenobarbital interactionSuntheanineCns Depressants Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, theanine might have additive sedative effects when used in conjunction with CNS depressants.
Read the full Suntheanine + Atropine, Hyoscyamine, Scopolamine, Phenobarbital interactionAtropine, PhenobarbitalAnthrocol
How Atropine, Phenobarbital interacts with L-Theanine 200 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B6Phenobarbital (luminal) Moderate
Interaction Summary
High doses of vitamin B6 may reduce the levels and clinical effects of phenobarbital.
Read the full Vitamin B6 + Atropine, Phenobarbital interactionSuntheanineCns Depressants Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, theanine might have additive sedative effects when used in conjunction with CNS depressants.
Read the full Suntheanine + Atropine, Phenobarbital interactionAzilsartanEdarbi
How Azilsartan interacts with L-Theanine 200 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B6Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Vitamin B6 + Azilsartan interactionSuntheanineAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theanine might lower blood pressure, potentiating the effects of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Suntheanine + Azilsartan interactionAzilsartan, ChlorthalidoneEdarbyclor
How Azilsartan, Chlorthalidone interacts with L-Theanine 200 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SuntheanineAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theanine might lower blood pressure, potentiating the effects of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Suntheanine + Azilsartan, Chlorthalidone interactionVitamin B6Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Vitamin B6 + Azilsartan, Chlorthalidone interactionBelladona Extract, PhenobarbitalChardonna-2
How Belladona Extract, Phenobarbital interacts with L-Theanine 200 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B6Phenobarbital (luminal) Moderate
Interaction Summary
High doses of vitamin B6 may reduce the levels and clinical effects of phenobarbital.
Read the full Vitamin B6 + Belladona Extract, Phenobarbital interactionSuntheanineCns Depressants Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, theanine might have additive sedative effects when used in conjunction with CNS depressants.
Read the full Suntheanine + Belladona Extract, Phenobarbital interactionBelladonna Alkaloids, Ergotamine Tartrate, PhenobarbitalBel Tabs, Bellamine-S, Bellaphen-S, Duragal S, Phenarbal S, Spastrin
How Belladonna Alkaloids, Ergotamine Tartrate, Phenobarbital interacts with L-Theanine 200 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B6Phenobarbital (luminal) Moderate
Interaction Summary
High doses of vitamin B6 may reduce the levels and clinical effects of phenobarbital.
Read the full Vitamin B6 + Belladonna Alkaloids, Ergotamine Tartrate, Phenobarbital interactionSuntheanineCns Depressants Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, theanine might have additive sedative effects when used in conjunction with CNS depressants.
Read the full Suntheanine + Belladonna Alkaloids, Ergotamine Tartrate, Phenobarbital interactionBelladonna Alkaloids, PhenobarbitalBarbidonna, Donnatal
How Belladonna Alkaloids, Phenobarbital interacts with L-Theanine 200 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B6Phenobarbital (luminal) Moderate
Interaction Summary
High doses of vitamin B6 may reduce the levels and clinical effects of phenobarbital.
Read the full Vitamin B6 + Belladonna Alkaloids, Phenobarbital interactionSuntheanineCns Depressants Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, theanine might have additive sedative effects when used in conjunction with CNS depressants.
Read the full Suntheanine + Belladonna Alkaloids, Phenobarbital interactionBelladonna Extract, PhenobarbitalBelap
How Belladonna Extract, Phenobarbital interacts with L-Theanine 200 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B6Phenobarbital (luminal) Moderate
Interaction Summary
High doses of vitamin B6 may reduce the levels and clinical effects of phenobarbital.
Read the full Vitamin B6 + Belladonna Extract, Phenobarbital interactionSuntheanineCns Depressants Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, theanine might have additive sedative effects when used in conjunction with CNS depressants.
Read the full Suntheanine + Belladonna Extract, Phenobarbital interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in L-Theanine 200 mg with known interactions, here are the types of medications they can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.
Suntheanine
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.
Vitamin B6
Amiodarone (Cordarone)
Theoretically, vitamin B6 might increase the photosensitivity caused by amiodarone.
Despite initial case reports suggesting that pyridoxine may have a protective effect against amiodarone-induced photosensitivity, preliminary clinical research suggests that pyridoxine may actually exacerbate this adverse effect.
Antihypertensive Drugs
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Research in hypertensive rats shows that vitamin B6 can decrease systolic blood pressure. Similarly, clinical research in patients with hypertension shows that taking high doses of vitamin B6 may reduce systolic and diastolic blood pressure, possibly by reducing plasma levels of epinephrine and norepinephrine.
Phenobarbital (Luminal)
High doses of vitamin B6 may reduce the levels and clinical effects of phenobarbital.
Preliminary clinical evidence suggests that vitamin B6 200 mg daily can reduce plasma levels of phenobarbital, possibly by increasing metabolism. It is not known whether lower doses have any effect. Advise people taking phenobarbital to avoid high doses of vitamin B6.
Phenytoin (Dilantin)
High doses of vitamin B6 may reduce the levels and clinical effects of phenytoin.
Preliminary clinical evidence suggests that vitamin B6 200 mg daily can reduce plasma levels of phenytoin, possibly by increasing metabolism. It is not known whether lower doses have any effect. Advise people taking phenytoin to avoid high doses of vitamin B6.
Levodopa
Vitamin B6 may increase the metabolism of levodopa when taken alone, but not when taken in conjunction with carbidopa.
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) enhances the metabolism of levodopa, reducing its clinical effects. However, this interaction does not occur when carbidopa is used concurrently with levodopa (Sinemet). Therefore, it is not likely to be a problem in most people.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for L-Theanine 200 mg, from the product label.
Country Life
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- Country Life, LLC
- Street Address
- 180 Vanderbilt Motor Parkway
- City
- Hauppauge
- State
- NY
- ZipCode
- 11788
- Web Address
- CountryLifeVitamins.com
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The Full Monographs Behind L-Theanine 200 mg’s Ingredients
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Vitamin B6
Interacts with 210 drugsVitamin B6 (pyridoxine) is an essential water-soluble vitamin that your body needs for metabolism, brain function, and making red blood cells. It is best known for helping with pregnancy-rel...
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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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The 38 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.
Vitamin B6 32 references
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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
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