Mushroom Immune Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Carlson
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Mushroom Immune 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
Mushroom Immune is a dietary supplement by Carlson with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for immune support, blood sugar support in diabetes, high blood pressure.Based on those ingredients, 696 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Mushroom Immune Complex. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Mushroom Immune by Carlson
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
Low disclosure
Mushroom Immune contains five active mushroom extracts: beta-glucan (a polysaccharide from mushrooms), chaga, maitake, shiitake, and reishi—each included as a powder or extract. There are also two inactive ingredients: hydroxypropylmethylcellulose (the capsule material) and magnesium stearate (a processing aid).
Each mushroom brings different compounds thought to support immune function, though the strength of evidence varies. You're getting a blend designed to work together, not single-ingredient supplements.
Does it work?
Not established
The evidence for what these mushrooms can do is mixed. Beta-glucan is likely effective for lowering cholesterol (dyslipidemia) and supporting heart health in coronary heart disease.
For the other four mushroom extracts—chaga, maitake, shiitake, and reishi—the data we hold doesn't establish their effectiveness for most conditions. Most are rated insufficient evidence; shiitake is actually rated possibly ineffective for dental plaque, and reishi is rated possibly ineffective for high cholesterol (hyperlipidemia).
If you're taking this product hoping it'll work for a specific health concern, talk with your pharmacist or doctor about what research actually backs that up.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Beta-glucan from food is generally well tolerated, but concentrated supplement doses lack safety research, so caution is advised. Chaga has two reported cases of kidney failure from excessive consumption due to its high oxalate content.
Maitake and shiitake are generally well tolerated when used as food, but concentrated supplements haven't been fully studied; shiitake can cause gastrointestinal upset (diarrhea, nausea, abdominal discomfort) in some people, and raw shiitake can trigger a skin condition called shiitake dermatitis. Reishi is generally well tolerated short-term but may cause dizziness, dry mouth, nausea, rash, or stomach upset.
Long-term safety for reishi isn't well established. None of these mushroom extracts have enough safety data during pregnancy or breastfeeding; the facts advise against use during both.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Check your medications if you take blood pressure drugs, blood thinners (especially warfarin), diabetes medications, immune-suppressing drugs, or medications metabolized by the liver enzyme CYP2D6 (many psychiatric and heart drugs). The interactions documented here are Moderate in severity.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
Mushroom Immune is a five-ingredient blend with some evidence behind beta-glucan for heart and cholesterol health, but limited proof for the others. If you take blood pressure medications, diabetes drugs, blood thinners, or immunosuppressants, check your exact medications with the tool below before starting—the interactions are real and documented.
Talk to your pharmacist before using this during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
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Assessment coverage: 5 of 5 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Aug 22, 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 Mushroom Immune, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Carlson |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 088395863004 |
| Net contents | 50 Vegetarian Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Aug 22, 2025 |
| DSLD ID | 337548 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Mushroom Immune by Carlson, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Beta-1,3-1,6-Glucan | 200 mg | -- |
| Mushroom Immune Complex | 1000 mg | -- |
| Chaga Mushroom Extract, Powder | 0 NP | -- |
| Maitake Mushroom Extract, Powder | 0 NP | -- |
| Shiitake Mushroom Extract, Powder | 0 NP | -- |
| Reishi Mushroom Extract, Powder | 0 NP | -- |
| Turkey Tail Mushroom Extract, Powder | 0 NP | -- |
Other ingredients: Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, Magnesium Stearate
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Formula
Mushroom Immune provides a unique blend of the top immune boosting mushrooms. All are organically sourced and extracted to increase the bioavailability of beneficial compounds, like beta glucans. It contains pure non-GMO mushrooms, with no added starch, grains, or mycelium.
Turkey Tail, Reishi, Maitake, Shiitake & Chaga
Formulation
It contains pure non-GMO mushrooms, with no added starch, grains, or mycelium. Gluten-free Non-GMO
Vegetarian
Potency & Quality Guaranteed An FDA Regulated Facility
Organic Blend
Immune Support Energy Production Cognitive Function
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
FDA Disclaimer Statement
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: Adults: take two capsules daily at mealtime.
Seals/Symbols
Impact Collective Reduced Plastic Impact
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Mushroom Immune by Carlson
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size2 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container25 Amounts shown are per serving.
Mushroom Immune Complex
Interacts with260 drugs
Maitake is an edible mushroom long used as food and in traditional Japanese medicine, and it is being studied for possible immune, blood sugar, and bl...
Mushroom Immune Complex monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, Magnesium Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Mushroom Immune by Carlson Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Mushroom Immune by Carlson contains five mushroom extracts, and several of them do interact with medications.
The most serious interactions we have on file are Moderate in severity.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Beta-glucan and maitake mushroom can both lower blood pressure, so taking either with blood pressure medications (antihypertensives) might cause your pressure to drop too far. Maitake also has a documented case of increasing the blood-thinning effect of warfarin; it raised one patient's INR (a measure of how thin the blood is) to a level that needed attention.
Chaga and reishi mushroom carry similar theoretical risks with blood thinners (anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs)—chaga through platelet effects seen in the lab, reishi at higher doses.
Chaga, maitake, and reishi mushroom can all theoretically lower blood sugar when combined with diabetes medications (antidiabetes drugs), raising the risk of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Beta-glucan, chaga, maitake, and shiitake mushroom may interfere with immune-suppressing medications (immunosuppressants) used after organ transplants or for certain autoimmune conditions.
Shiitake mushroom might also affect how your body breaks down certain psychiatric and heart medications that rely on a liver enzyme called CYP2D6.
Altogether, these interactions span 647 individual medications. Use the medication checker on this page to look up your exact drugs before you start.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Mushroom Immune interact with 696 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in Mushroom Immune interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Mushroom Immune Complex
Amiloride, HydrochlorothiazideAmil-Co, Amilzide, Moduret 25, Moduretic
How Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide interacts with Mushroom Immune — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Reishi Mushroom Extract, PowderAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concurrent use of reishi mushroom with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Reishi Mushroom Extract, Powder + Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionMaitake Mushroom Extract, PowderAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, combining maitake mushroom with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Maitake Mushroom Extract, Powder + Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionBeta-1,3-1,6-glucanAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking beta-glucans with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Beta-1,3-1,6-glucan + Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionAmitriptylineElavil
How Amitriptyline interacts with Mushroom Immune — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Shiitake Mushroom Extract, PowderCytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, shiitake mushroom might decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2D6.
Read the full Shiitake Mushroom Extract, Powder + Amitriptyline interactionTurkey Tail Mushroom Extract, PowderCytochrome P450 2c9 (cyp2c9) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, the polysaccharide peptide (PSP) component of turkey tail mushroom might inhibit CYP2C9.
Read the full Turkey Tail Mushroom Extract, Powder + Amitriptyline interactionAmitriptyline, ChlordiazepoxideLimbitrol DS
How Amitriptyline, Chlordiazepoxide interacts with Mushroom Immune — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Shiitake Mushroom Extract, PowderCytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, shiitake mushroom might decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2D6.
Read the full Shiitake Mushroom Extract, Powder + Amitriptyline, Chlordiazepoxide interactionTurkey Tail Mushroom Extract, PowderCytochrome P450 2c9 (cyp2c9) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, the polysaccharide peptide (PSP) component of turkey tail mushroom might inhibit CYP2C9.
Read the full Turkey Tail Mushroom Extract, Powder + Amitriptyline, Chlordiazepoxide interactionAmitriptyline, PerphenazineEtrafon, Etrafon-A, Etrafon-Forte, Triavil
How Amitriptyline, Perphenazine interacts with Mushroom Immune — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Shiitake Mushroom Extract, PowderCytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, shiitake mushroom might decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2D6.
Read the full Shiitake Mushroom Extract, Powder + Amitriptyline, Perphenazine interactionTurkey Tail Mushroom Extract, PowderCytochrome P450 2c9 (cyp2c9) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, the polysaccharide peptide (PSP) component of turkey tail mushroom might inhibit CYP2C9.
Read the full Turkey Tail Mushroom Extract, Powder + Amitriptyline, Perphenazine interactionAmlodipineNorliqva
How Amlodipine interacts with Mushroom Immune — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Beta-1,3-1,6-glucanAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking beta-glucans with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Beta-1,3-1,6-glucan + Amlodipine interactionReishi Mushroom Extract, PowderAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concurrent use of reishi mushroom with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Reishi Mushroom Extract, Powder + Amlodipine interactionMaitake Mushroom Extract, PowderAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, combining maitake mushroom with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Maitake Mushroom Extract, Powder + Amlodipine interactionAmlodipine BenzoateKaterzia
How Amlodipine Benzoate interacts with Mushroom Immune — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Maitake Mushroom Extract, PowderAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, combining maitake mushroom with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Maitake Mushroom Extract, Powder + Amlodipine Benzoate interactionReishi Mushroom Extract, PowderAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concurrent use of reishi mushroom with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Reishi Mushroom Extract, Powder + Amlodipine Benzoate interactionBeta-1,3-1,6-glucanAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking beta-glucans with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Beta-1,3-1,6-glucan + Amlodipine Benzoate interactionAmlodipine BesilateIstin
How Amlodipine Besilate interacts with Mushroom Immune — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Beta-1,3-1,6-glucanAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking beta-glucans with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Beta-1,3-1,6-glucan + Amlodipine Besilate interactionReishi Mushroom Extract, PowderAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concurrent use of reishi mushroom with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Reishi Mushroom Extract, Powder + Amlodipine Besilate interactionMaitake Mushroom Extract, PowderAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, combining maitake mushroom with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Maitake Mushroom Extract, Powder + Amlodipine Besilate interactionAmlodipine BesylateNorvasc
How Amlodipine Besylate interacts with Mushroom Immune — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Maitake Mushroom Extract, PowderAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, combining maitake mushroom with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Maitake Mushroom Extract, Powder + Amlodipine Besylate interactionReishi Mushroom Extract, PowderAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concurrent use of reishi mushroom with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Reishi Mushroom Extract, Powder + Amlodipine Besylate interactionBeta-1,3-1,6-glucanAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking beta-glucans with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Beta-1,3-1,6-glucan + Amlodipine Besylate interactionAmlodipine Besylate, BenazeprilLotrel
How Amlodipine Besylate, Benazepril interacts with Mushroom Immune — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Beta-1,3-1,6-glucanAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking beta-glucans with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Beta-1,3-1,6-glucan + Amlodipine Besylate, Benazepril interactionMaitake Mushroom Extract, PowderAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, combining maitake mushroom with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Maitake Mushroom Extract, Powder + Amlodipine Besylate, Benazepril interactionReishi Mushroom Extract, PowderAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concurrent use of reishi mushroom with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Reishi Mushroom Extract, Powder + Amlodipine Besylate, Benazepril interactionAmlodipine, CelecoxibConsensi
How Amlodipine, Celecoxib interacts with Mushroom Immune — through 4 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Beta-1,3-1,6-glucanAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking beta-glucans with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Beta-1,3-1,6-glucan + Amlodipine, Celecoxib interactionMaitake Mushroom Extract, PowderAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, combining maitake mushroom with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Maitake Mushroom Extract, Powder + Amlodipine, Celecoxib interactionReishi Mushroom Extract, PowderAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concurrent use of reishi mushroom with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Reishi Mushroom Extract, Powder + Amlodipine, Celecoxib interactionTurkey Tail Mushroom Extract, PowderCytochrome P450 2c9 (cyp2c9) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, the polysaccharide peptide (PSP) component of turkey tail mushroom might inhibit CYP2C9.
Read the full Turkey Tail Mushroom Extract, Powder + Amlodipine, Celecoxib interactionAmmonium ChlorideAmmonium Chloride
How Ammonium Chloride interacts with Mushroom Immune — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Reishi Mushroom Extract, PowderAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concurrent use of reishi mushroom with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Reishi Mushroom Extract, Powder + Ammonium Chloride interactionBeta-1,3-1,6-glucanAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking beta-glucans with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Beta-1,3-1,6-glucan + Ammonium Chloride interactionMaitake Mushroom Extract, PowderAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, combining maitake mushroom with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Maitake Mushroom Extract, Powder + Ammonium Chloride interactionAmphetamineAdensys XR-ODT, Adzenys ER, Dyanavel XR, Mydayis
How Amphetamine interacts with Mushroom Immune — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Shiitake Mushroom Extract, PowderCytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, shiitake mushroom might decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2D6.
Read the full Shiitake Mushroom Extract, Powder + Amphetamine interactionAmphetamine Aspartate, Amphetamine Sulfate, Dextroamphetamine Saccharate, Dextroamphetamine SulfateAdderall, Adderall XR
How Amphetamine Aspartate, Amphetamine Sulfate, Dextroamphetamine Saccharate, Dextroamphetamine Sulfate interacts with Mushroom Immune — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Shiitake Mushroom Extract, PowderCytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, shiitake mushroom might decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2D6.
Read the full Shiitake Mushroom Extract, Powder + Amphetamine Aspartate, Amphetamine Sulfate, Dextroamphetamine Saccharate, Dextroamphetamine Sulfate interactionAmphetamine SulfateBenzedrine, Evekeo ODT
How Amphetamine Sulfate interacts with Mushroom Immune — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Shiitake Mushroom Extract, PowderCytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, shiitake mushroom might decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2D6.
Read the full Shiitake Mushroom Extract, Powder + Amphetamine Sulfate interactionAnacaulase-bcdbNexoBrid
How Anacaulase-bcdb interacts with Mushroom Immune — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Chaga Mushroom Extract, PowderAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, chaga may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Chaga Mushroom Extract, Powder + Anacaulase-bcdb interactionReishi Mushroom Extract, PowderAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, high doses of reishi mushroom might increase the risk of bleeding.
Read the full Reishi Mushroom Extract, Powder + Anacaulase-bcdb interactionAnagrelideAgrylin
How Anagrelide interacts with Mushroom Immune — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Reishi Mushroom Extract, PowderAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, high doses of reishi mushroom might increase the risk of bleeding.
Read the full Reishi Mushroom Extract, Powder + Anagrelide interactionChaga Mushroom Extract, PowderAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, chaga may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Chaga Mushroom Extract, Powder + Anagrelide interactionAnifrolumab-fniaSaphnelo
How Anifrolumab-fnia interacts with Mushroom Immune — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Beta-1,3-1,6-glucanImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, beta-glucans might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Beta-1,3-1,6-glucan + Anifrolumab-fnia interactionShiitake Mushroom Extract, PowderImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking shiitake mushroom might decrease the effects of immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Shiitake Mushroom Extract, Powder + Anifrolumab-fnia interactionChaga Mushroom Extract, PowderImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, chaga might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Chaga Mushroom Extract, Powder + Anifrolumab-fnia interactionAnisindioneMiradon
How Anisindione interacts with Mushroom Immune — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Chaga Mushroom Extract, PowderAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, chaga may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Chaga Mushroom Extract, Powder + Anisindione interactionReishi Mushroom Extract, PowderAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, high doses of reishi mushroom might increase the risk of bleeding.
Read the full Reishi Mushroom Extract, Powder + Anisindione interactionAntidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) InhibitorGlyxambi
How Antidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) Inhibitor interacts with Mushroom Immune — through 4 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Chaga Mushroom Extract, PowderAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking chaga with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Chaga Mushroom Extract, Powder + Antidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) Inhibitor interactionTurkey Tail Mushroom Extract, PowderAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking turkey tail mushroom with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Turkey Tail Mushroom Extract, Powder + Antidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) Inhibitor interactionReishi Mushroom Extract, PowderAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, reishi mushroom might have additive effects with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Reishi Mushroom Extract, Powder + Antidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) Inhibitor interactionMaitake Mushroom Extract, PowderAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, combining maitake mushroom with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Maitake Mushroom Extract, Powder + Antidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) Inhibitor interactionAntithrombin IiiThrombate III
How Antithrombin Iii interacts with Mushroom Immune — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Chaga Mushroom Extract, PowderAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, chaga may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Chaga Mushroom Extract, Powder + Antithrombin Iii interactionReishi Mushroom Extract, PowderAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, high doses of reishi mushroom might increase the risk of bleeding.
Read the full Reishi Mushroom Extract, Powder + Antithrombin Iii interactionAntithymocyte GlobulinThymoglobulin
How Antithymocyte Globulin interacts with Mushroom Immune — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Shiitake Mushroom Extract, PowderImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking shiitake mushroom might decrease the effects of immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Shiitake Mushroom Extract, Powder + Antithymocyte Globulin interactionChaga Mushroom Extract, PowderImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, chaga might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Chaga Mushroom Extract, Powder + Antithymocyte Globulin interactionBeta-1,3-1,6-glucanImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, beta-glucans might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Beta-1,3-1,6-glucan + Antithymocyte Globulin interactionApixabanEliquis
How Apixaban interacts with Mushroom Immune — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Chaga Mushroom Extract, PowderAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, chaga may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Chaga Mushroom Extract, Powder + Apixaban interactionReishi Mushroom Extract, PowderAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, high doses of reishi mushroom might increase the risk of bleeding.
Read the full Reishi Mushroom Extract, Powder + Apixaban interactionAprocitentanTryvio
How Aprocitentan interacts with Mushroom Immune — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Reishi Mushroom Extract, PowderAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concurrent use of reishi mushroom with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Reishi Mushroom Extract, Powder + Aprocitentan interactionMaitake Mushroom Extract, PowderAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, combining maitake mushroom with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Maitake Mushroom Extract, Powder + Aprocitentan interactionBeta-1,3-1,6-glucanAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking beta-glucans with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Beta-1,3-1,6-glucan + Aprocitentan interactionArgatrobanArgatroban
How Argatroban interacts with Mushroom Immune — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Reishi Mushroom Extract, PowderAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, high doses of reishi mushroom might increase the risk of bleeding.
Read the full Reishi Mushroom Extract, Powder + Argatroban interactionChaga Mushroom Extract, PowderAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, chaga may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Chaga Mushroom Extract, Powder + Argatroban interactionAripiprazoleAbilify, Abilify Maintena, Abilify Mycite
How Aripiprazole interacts with Mushroom Immune — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Shiitake Mushroom Extract, PowderCytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, shiitake mushroom might decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2D6.
Read the full Shiitake Mushroom Extract, Powder + Aripiprazole interactionAripiprazole LauroxilAristada, Aristada Initio Kit
How Aripiprazole Lauroxil interacts with Mushroom Immune — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Shiitake Mushroom Extract, PowderCytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, shiitake mushroom might decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2D6.
Read the full Shiitake Mushroom Extract, Powder + Aripiprazole Lauroxil interactionAspirinAngettes 75, ASA, Asaphen, Aspirin, Caprin, Cartia +8 more
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Chaga Mushroom Extract, PowderAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, chaga may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Chaga Mushroom Extract, Powder + Aspirin interactionReishi Mushroom Extract, PowderAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, high doses of reishi mushroom might increase the risk of bleeding.
Read the full Reishi Mushroom Extract, Powder + Aspirin interactionAspirin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium HydroxideAscriptin Codeine #3
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Reishi Mushroom Extract, PowderAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, high doses of reishi mushroom might increase the risk of bleeding.
Read the full Reishi Mushroom Extract, Powder + Aspirin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionChaga Mushroom Extract, PowderAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, chaga may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Chaga Mushroom Extract, Powder + Aspirin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionShiitake Mushroom Extract, PowderCytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, shiitake mushroom might decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2D6.
Read the full Shiitake Mushroom Extract, Powder + Aspirin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionAspirin, ButalbitalAxotal
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Chaga Mushroom Extract, PowderAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, chaga may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Chaga Mushroom Extract, Powder + Aspirin, Butalbital interactionReishi Mushroom Extract, PowderAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, high doses of reishi mushroom might increase the risk of bleeding.
Read the full Reishi Mushroom Extract, Powder + Aspirin, Butalbital interactionAspirin, Butalbital, CaffeineFiorinal
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Reishi Mushroom Extract, PowderAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, high doses of reishi mushroom might increase the risk of bleeding.
Read the full Reishi Mushroom Extract, Powder + Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine interactionChaga Mushroom Extract, PowderAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, chaga may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Chaga Mushroom Extract, Powder + Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
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Antidiabetes Drugs
Theoretically, combining maitake mushroom with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Clinical research shows that taking maitake mushroom polysaccharide (MMP) can lower blood glucose levels in patients with types 2 diabetes.
Antihypertensive Drugs
Theoretically, combining maitake mushroom with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Animal research shows that maitake mushroom can lower blood pressure.
Warfarin (Coumadin)
There is limited evidence that maitake mushroom may increase the anticoagulant effects of warfarin.
In a case report, a patient previously stabilized on warfarin developed an elevated international normalized ratio (INR) of 5.1 after taking maitake mushroom (Grifron-Pro Maitake D-Fraction) 1 drop/kg daily in three divided doses for one week. The elevated INR resolved after holding warfarin for two days, then reducing the dose by 11%. It is thought that the beta-glucan constituent of maitake mushroom might cause warfarin dissociation from proteins, resulting in increased free warfarin levels and increased warfarin effects.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Mushroom Immune, from the product label.
Carlson
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- Carlson Division of J.R. Carlson Laboratories, Inc.
- City
- Arlington Heights
- State
- IL
- ZipCode
- 60004
- Phone Number
- 888-234-5656
- Web Address
- www.carlsonlabs.com
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The Full Monographs Behind Mushroom Immune’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Maitake Mushroom
Interacts with 260 drugsMaitake is an edible mushroom long used as food and in traditional Japanese medicine, and it is being studied for possible immune, blood sugar, and blood pressure effects. The human evidence...
Read the full Maitake Mushroom monograph → Herb & supplement monographChaga
Interacts with 327 drugsChaga is a fungus that grows mostly on birch trees and is used as a tea or supplement, mainly for immune and antioxidant support. Human evidence for its benefits is very limited, and it may...
Read the full Chaga monograph → Herb & supplement monographShiitake Mushroom
Interacts with 312 drugsShiitake is a popular edible mushroom that is nutritious and safe to eat as food for most people. Some of its extracts (like lentinan and AHCC) have been studied as immune support, mainly al...
Read the full Shiitake Mushroom monograph → Herb & supplement monographReishi Mushroom
Interacts with 375 drugsReishi is a traditional Asian mushroom widely used to support the immune system and overall wellness. Human evidence for most of its claimed benefits is limited or low-quality, so it should...
Read the full Reishi Mushroom monograph → Herb & supplement monographTurkey Tail Mushroom
Interacts with 187 drugsTurkey tail is a woodland mushroom rich in polysaccharides like beta-glucans, and it is mainly used to support the immune system. Some of its purified extracts (PSK and PSP) have been studie...
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The 127 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.
Beta-glucans 11 references
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