Neurolink Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by BrainMD
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Neurolink 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
Neurolink is a dietary supplement by BrainMD with 6 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for muscle recovery and sports performance, gut health and 'leaky gut', recovery from severe illness or injury.Based on those ingredients, 588 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are GABA, 5-HTP, Vitamin B6. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Neurolink by BrainMD
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
Neurolink contains six active ingredients. L-Glutamine, L-Tyrosine, L-Taurine, and 5-HTP are amino acids—building blocks your brain uses for neurotransmitters and other signaling molecules.
Vitamin B6 is an essential nutrient that supports brain function and neurotransmitter production. GABA is a neurotransmitter that helps calm nervous activity.
The product also includes inactive ingredients (vegetable cellulose, microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium stearate, and silicon dioxide) as binders and capsule material.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
The evidence for effectiveness varies by ingredient and use. Vitamin B6 is effective for sideroblastic anemia and vitamin B6 deficiency; L-Glutamine is effective for sickle cell disease; and both are backed by solid evidence.
L-Glutamine, L-Tyrosine, and 5-HTP show possibly effective evidence for conditions like postoperative recovery, cognitive function and memory, and depression respectively, though the evidence is less robust. For most of the uses this product might target—like general brain health or anxiety—the evidence in our data is insufficient to rate or shows insufficient evidence.
Talk with your pharmacist about whether the specific ingredients suit your situation.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Most of these ingredients are generally well tolerated at typical doses in healthy adults, but there are important caveats. Vitamin B6 is safe at normal levels, but high doses over time can harm your nerves (sensory neuropathy).
L-Glutamine may cause gastrointestinal upset (bloating, nausea, constipation) and isn't well studied in people with kidney or liver disease. 5-HTP can cause drowsiness, nausea, and other gastrointestinal complaints, and rare cases of mania or hallucinations have been reported—use with care if you have bipolar disorder or are on psychiatric medications.
L-Taurine has case reports of rare allergic reactions in people sensitive to sulfites or sulfonamides. Pregnancy and breastfeeding data are limited: L-Glutamine and L-Taurine are rated Likely Safe, but 5-HTP and GABA lack sufficient safety information, so avoid them unless your doctor advises otherwise.
L-Tyrosine and Vitamin B6 have incomplete data on file—talk to your pharmacist or doctor for personalized guidance.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before taking Neurolink, double-check with us if you're on serotonergic drugs like antidepressants (the most serious concern here), levodopa or carbidopa, anticonvulsants, thyroid hormones, antihypertensive medications, lithium, CNS depressants like sedatives or pain relievers, amiodarone, phenobarbital, or phenytoin. The medication checker on this page will flag any conflicts with your prescriptions.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence for its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
Neurolink is a multi-ingredient brain supplement with solid evidence backing a couple of its components but limited evidence for brain health overall. If you're on any psychiatric medications, blood-pressure drugs, anticonvulsants, thyroid medication, or levodopa, check your exact prescriptions with the tool below before starting—several ingredients can interact.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding require a conversation with your pharmacist or doctor first.
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Assessment coverage: 6 of 6 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Aug 23, 2019.
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 Neurolink, straight from the product label.
| Brand | BrainMD |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 857568003031 |
| Net contents | 180 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Aug 23, 2019 |
| DSLD ID | 206093 |
| Product type | Other Combinations |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Children 4 or More Years of Age, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Neurolink by BrainMD, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| L-Glutamine | 400 mg | -- |
| L-Tyrosine | 1000 mg | -- |
| L-Taurine | 400 mg | -- |
| 5-HTP | 100 mg | -- |
| Vitamin B6 | 20 mg | 1000% |
| GABA | 500 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Vegetable Cellulose, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide
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Formula
Having the proper balance of neurotransmitters is essential for optimal health of mind and body. NeuroLink provides a select combination of nutrients that the brain naturally requires to make important neurotransmitters such as adrenaline, noradrenaline, dopamine, GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid), glutamate, and serotonin.
General Statements
Designed by leading psychiatrist Daniel Amen, MD, this supplement can be used to address a broad spectrum of psychological health issues.
Supports a healthy balance of brain chemistry Promotes positive outlook and relaxation Helps cope with occasional feelings of anxiety Supports the brain and adrenals to cope with stress
By Daniel Amen, MD
Supports emotional and behavioral health
Brain directed nutrition
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.
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Formulation
Contains no milk/dairy, gluten, wheat, yeast, soy, eggs, corn, sugars, artificial colors, or preservatives.
Precautions
Keep out of reach of children.
Do not use if clear neck seal is broken or missing.
Storage
Store at room temperature in a dry place.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested use: Take 2-4 capsules twice a day on an empty stomach. The dosage for children should be directed by a healthcare provider.
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Neurolink by BrainMD label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Neurolink by BrainMD
These are the 6 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size4 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container45 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-Glutamine
Interacts with50 drugs
Glutamine is the most abundant amino acid in the body and is usually made in your muscles. A prescription form is FDA-approved to help reduce sickle c...
L-Glutamine monograph & interactionsL-Tyrosine
Interacts with21 drugs
L-tyrosine is an amino acid your body uses to make brain chemicals like dopamine and norepinephrine. Some studies suggest it may help mental performan...
L-Tyrosine monograph & interactionsL-Taurine
Interacts with173 drugs
Taurine is an amino acid your body makes naturally and that you also get from animal foods. It is widely used in energy drinks and sports supplements,...
L-Taurine monograph & interactions5-HTP
Interacts with398 drugs
5-HTP is a compound your body uses to make serotonin, and people take it as a supplement hoping to improve mood, sleep, and headaches. Some early rese...
5-HTP monograph & interactionsVitamin 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 & interactionsGABA
Interacts with419 drugs
GABA is a calming chemical messenger (neurotransmitter) that your body makes on its own, and it is sold as a supplement for stress, anxiety, and sleep...
GABA monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Vegetable Cellulose, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Neurolink by BrainMD Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Neurolink by BrainMD contains six active ingredients, and these interact with a substantial number of medications.
The most serious interaction is with 5-HTP and serotonergic drugs (antidepressants, certain pain relievers, and related medications)—combining them can theoretically increase the risk of serotonin syndrome, a potentially serious condition affecting your nervous system. This is a Moderate-severity concern.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
L-Tyrosine interacts with levodopa (used for Parkinson's disease) and thyroid hormone medications, both Moderate severity. L-Glutamine theoretically antagonizes anticonvulsants (seizure medications), also Moderate.
L-Taurine may increase the blood-pressure-lowering effects of antihypertensive drugs and can theoretically affect how your body handles lithium (a mood stabilizer). Vitamin B6 at high doses may reduce the effectiveness of two anticonvulsants—phenobarbital and phenytoin—and can theoretically add to the blood-pressure-lowering effect of antihypertensive medications.
Additionally, 5-HTP and GABA may add to the sedating effects of CNS depressants (sleep aids, anxiety medications, pain relievers). GABA also theoretically increases blood-pressure-lowering effects.
We could not check one ingredient—several others in this product lack interaction data on file. Altogether, these interactions span 586 individual medications.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Neurolink interact with 588 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
6 of the 6 ingredients in Neurolink interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. GABA 5-HTP Vitamin B6 L-Taurine L-Glutamine L-Tyrosine
AcebutololRhotral, Sectral
How Acebutolol interacts with Neurolink — through 3 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 + Acebutolol interactionL-taurineAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taurine might increase the risk of hypotension when taken with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full L-taurine + Acebutolol interactionGabaAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking GABA with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Gaba + Acebutolol interactionAcepromazineAtravet
How Acepromazine interacts with Neurolink — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
5-htpCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of 5-HTP with medications that cause sedation might have additive effects.
Read the full 5-htp + Acepromazine interactionGabaCns Depressants Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, GABA might have additive sedative effects when used in conjunction with CNS depressants.
Read the full Gaba + Acepromazine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, CodeineEsgic with Codeine, Fioricet w/ Codeine
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine interacts with Neurolink — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
5-htpCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of 5-HTP with medications that cause sedation might have additive effects.
Read the full 5-htp + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine interactionGabaCns Depressants Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, GABA might have additive sedative effects when used in conjunction with CNS depressants.
Read the full Gaba + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, CodeineBancap w/ Codeine
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine interacts with Neurolink — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
5-htpCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of 5-HTP with medications that cause sedation might have additive effects.
Read the full 5-htp + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine interactionGabaCns Depressants Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, GABA might have additive sedative effects when used in conjunction with CNS depressants.
Read the full Gaba + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine PhosphatePhrenilin #3
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine Phosphate interacts with Neurolink — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
5-htpCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of 5-HTP with medications that cause sedation might have additive effects.
Read the full 5-htp + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine Phosphate interactionGabaCns Depressants Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, GABA might have additive sedative effects when used in conjunction with CNS depressants.
Read the full Gaba + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine Phosphate interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, PhenylephrineHycomine Compound
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, Phenylephrine interacts with Neurolink — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
5-htpCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of 5-HTP with medications that cause sedation might have additive effects.
Read the full 5-htp + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, Phenylephrine interactionGabaCns Depressants Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, GABA might have additive sedative effects when used in conjunction with CNS depressants.
Read the full Gaba + 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 Neurolink — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
5-htpCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of 5-HTP with medications that cause sedation might have additive effects.
Read the full 5-htp + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine interactionGabaCns Depressants Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, GABA might have additive sedative effects when used in conjunction with CNS depressants.
Read the full Gaba + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, SalicylamideCodalan No.1, Codalan No.2, Codalan No.3
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, Salicylamide interacts with Neurolink — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
5-htpCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of 5-HTP with medications that cause sedation might have additive effects.
Read the full 5-htp + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, Salicylamide interactionGabaCns Depressants Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, GABA might have additive sedative effects when used in conjunction with CNS depressants.
Read the full Gaba + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, Salicylamide interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, DihydrocodeineDHC Plus, Panlor DC, Panlor SS
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine interacts with Neurolink — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
5-htpCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of 5-HTP with medications that cause sedation might have additive effects.
Read the full 5-htp + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine interactionGabaCns Depressants Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, GABA might have additive sedative effects when used in conjunction with CNS depressants.
Read the full Gaba + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan HbrVicks Formula 44M Cough, Cold & Flu Relief
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan Hbr interacts with Neurolink — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
5-htpSerotonergic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Combining serotonergic drugs with 5-HTP might cause additive serotonergic effects.
Read the full 5-htp + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan Hbr interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, PhenylephrineColrex
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, Phenylephrine interacts with Neurolink — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
5-htpSerotonergic Drugs, Cns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Combining serotonergic drugs with 5-HTP might cause additive serotonergic effects.
Read the full 5-htp + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, Phenylephrine interactionGabaCns Depressants Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, GABA might have additive sedative effects when used in conjunction with CNS depressants.
Read the full Gaba + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, Phenylephrine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, DextromethorphanCoricidin II Extra Strength Cold and Flu
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan interacts with Neurolink — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
5-htpSerotonergic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Combining serotonergic drugs with 5-HTP might cause additive serotonergic effects.
Read the full 5-htp + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan HydrobromideCoricidin HBP Maximum Strength Flu
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide interacts with Neurolink — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
5-htpSerotonergic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Combining serotonergic drugs with 5-HTP might cause additive serotonergic effects.
Read the full 5-htp + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, PhenylpropanolamineMulti Symptom Cold Relief
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with Neurolink — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
5-htpSerotonergic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Combining serotonergic drugs with 5-HTP might cause additive serotonergic effects.
Read the full 5-htp + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Phenylpropanolamine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, PseudoephedrineChildren's Tylenol Cold Plus Cough, Tylenol Cold Ex Strength
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Pseudoephedrine interacts with Neurolink — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
5-htpSerotonergic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Combining serotonergic drugs with 5-HTP might cause additive serotonergic effects.
Read the full 5-htp + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Pseudoephedrine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine, SalicylamideRhinogesic GG
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine, Salicylamide interacts with Neurolink — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
5-htpSerotonergic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Combining serotonergic drugs with 5-HTP might cause additive serotonergic effects.
Read the full 5-htp + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine, Salicylamide interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, PhenylephrineAlka-Seltzer PLUS, Histex SR, Protid
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine interacts with Neurolink — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
5-htpSerotonergic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Combining serotonergic drugs with 5-HTP might cause additive serotonergic effects.
Read the full 5-htp + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine, SalicylamideRhinogesic, Rhinogesic JR
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine, Salicylamide interacts with Neurolink — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
5-htpSerotonergic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Combining serotonergic drugs with 5-HTP might cause additive serotonergic effects.
Read the full 5-htp + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine, Salicylamide interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, PhenylpropanolamineAlumadrine, Conex, Sinadrin Max Strength, Sinulin
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with Neurolink — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
5-htpSerotonergic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Combining serotonergic drugs with 5-HTP might cause additive serotonergic effects.
Read the full 5-htp + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine, OpiumHista-Derfule
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine, Opium interacts with Neurolink — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
5-htpSerotonergic Drugs, Cns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Combining serotonergic drugs with 5-HTP might cause additive serotonergic effects.
Read the full 5-htp + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine, Opium interactionGabaCns Depressants Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, GABA might have additive sedative effects when used in conjunction with CNS depressants.
Read the full Gaba + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine, Opium interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine, PhenyltoloxamineNorel Plus
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine, Phenyltoloxamine interacts with Neurolink — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
5-htpSerotonergic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Combining serotonergic drugs with 5-HTP might cause additive serotonergic effects.
Read the full 5-htp + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine, Phenyltoloxamine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, PseudoephedrineAlka-Seltzer PLUS Liquid Gels, Children's Tylenol Cold, Codimal, Comtrex, Extra Strength Tylenol Allergy Sinus, Lorsin +3 more
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Pseudoephedrine interacts with Neurolink — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
5-htpSerotonergic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Combining serotonergic drugs with 5-HTP might cause additive serotonergic effects.
Read the full 5-htp + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Pseudoephedrine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorzoxazone, CodeineAcetazone Forte C8, Parafon Forte C8
How Acetaminophen, Chlorzoxazone, Codeine interacts with Neurolink — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
5-htpCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of 5-HTP with medications that cause sedation might have additive effects.
Read the full 5-htp + Acetaminophen, Chlorzoxazone, Codeine interactionGabaCns Depressants Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, GABA might have additive sedative effects when used in conjunction with CNS depressants.
Read the full Gaba + Acetaminophen, Chlorzoxazone, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, CodeineTylenol No.3, Tylenol w/ Codeine
How Acetaminophen, Codeine interacts with Neurolink — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
5-htpCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of 5-HTP with medications that cause sedation might have additive effects.
Read the full 5-htp + Acetaminophen, Codeine interactionGabaCns Depressants Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, GABA might have additive sedative effects when used in conjunction with CNS depressants.
Read the full Gaba + Acetaminophen, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Codeine, DoxylamineMersyndol
How Acetaminophen, Codeine, Doxylamine interacts with Neurolink — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
5-htpCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of 5-HTP with medications that cause sedation might have additive effects.
Read the full 5-htp + Acetaminophen, Codeine, Doxylamine interactionGabaCns Depressants Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, GABA might have additive sedative effects when used in conjunction with CNS depressants.
Read the full Gaba + Acetaminophen, Codeine, Doxylamine interactionAcetaminophen, Codeine, MethocarbamolAcetaminophen, Codeine, Methocarbamol, Robaxacet 8
How Acetaminophen, Codeine, Methocarbamol interacts with Neurolink — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
5-htpCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of 5-HTP with medications that cause sedation might have additive effects.
Read the full 5-htp + Acetaminophen, Codeine, Methocarbamol interactionGabaCns Depressants Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, GABA might have additive sedative effects when used in conjunction with CNS depressants.
Read the full Gaba + Acetaminophen, Codeine, Methocarbamol interactionAcetaminophen, DextromethorphanTylenol Cough Ex Strength
How Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan interacts with Neurolink — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
5-htpSerotonergic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Combining serotonergic drugs with 5-HTP might cause additive serotonergic effects.
Read the full 5-htp + Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan interactionAcetaminophen, Dextromethorphan, Doxylamine, PseudoephedrineVicks NyQuil
How Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan, Doxylamine, Pseudoephedrine interacts with Neurolink — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
5-htpSerotonergic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Combining serotonergic drugs with 5-HTP might cause additive serotonergic effects.
Read the full 5-htp + Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan, Doxylamine, Pseudoephedrine interactionAcetaminophen, Dextromethorphan, Guaifenesin, PhenylephrineConar-A
How Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine interacts with Neurolink — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
5-htpSerotonergic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Combining serotonergic drugs with 5-HTP might cause additive serotonergic effects.
Read the full 5-htp + Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine interactionAcetaminophen, Dextromethorphan, Guaifenesin, PhenylpropanolamineAnatuss
How Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan, Guaifenesin, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with Neurolink — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
5-htpSerotonergic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Combining serotonergic drugs with 5-HTP might cause additive serotonergic effects.
Read the full 5-htp + Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan, Guaifenesin, Phenylpropanolamine interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Neurolink 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.
GABA
Antihypertensive Drugs
Theoretically, taking GABA with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Some clinical research shows that GABA can decrease blood pressure in patients with hypertension.
Cns Depressants
Theoretically, GABA might have additive sedative effects when used in conjunction with CNS depressants. However, it is unclear if this concern is clinically relevant.
Endogenous GABA has well-established relaxant effects and GABA(A) receptors have an established physiological role in sleep. However, the effects of GABA supplements are unclear, as it is unknown whether exogenous GABA crosses the blood-brain barrier. Although there have been limited reports of drowsiness or tiredness with GABA supplements, these effects have not been widely reported in clinical studies. Additionally, intravenous GABA 0.1-1 mg/kg has been shown to induce anxiety in a dose-dependent manner.
5-HTP
Carbidopa (Lodosyn)
Combining 5-HTP and carbidopa can increase the risk of serotonergic side effects.
Carbidopa is sometimes used with 5-HTP to minimize peripheral 5-HTP metabolism and boost the amount that reaches the brain. However, this combination might also increase the risk of some side effects including hypomania, restlessness, rapid speech, anxiety, insomnia, and aggressiveness. Combining carbidopa and 5-HTP might also increase the risk of scleroderma-like skin changes due to elevated serotonin levels.
Cns Depressants
Theoretically, concomitant use of 5-HTP with medications that cause sedation might have additive effects.
In clinical trials, 5-HTP has been associated with drowsiness and somnolence.
Serotonergic Drugs
Combining serotonergic drugs with 5-HTP might cause additive serotonergic effects.
5-HTP can increase serotonin levels and cause serotonergic effects. Theoretically, combining serotonergic drugs with 5-HTP might increase the risk of serotonergic side effects, including serotonin syndrome and cerebral vasoconstrictive disorders. However, serotonin syndrome with 5-HTP has not yet been reported in humans. Monitor patients for signs of serotonin syndrome and other serotonergic side effects if using 5-HTP with serotonergic drugs.
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.
L-Taurine
Antihypertensive Drugs
Theoretically, taurine might increase the risk of hypotension when taken with antihypertensive drugs.
Some clinical evidence suggests that taurine can reduce both systolic and diastolic blood pressure.
Lithium
Theoretically, taurine might reduce excretion and increase plasma levels of lithium.
Taurine is thought to have diuretic properties, which might reduce the excretion of lithium.
L-Glutamine
Anticonvulsants
Theoretically, glutamine might antagonize the effects of anticonvulsant medications.
Glutamine is metabolized to the excitatory neurotransmitter glutamate. Glutamate might have antagonistic effects with anticonvulsant drugs. However, this interaction has not yet been reported in humans.
L-Tyrosine
Levodopa
Theoretically, tyrosine might decrease the effectiveness of levodopa.
Tyrosine and levodopa compete for absorption in the proximal duodenum by the large neutral amino acid (LNAA) transport system. Advise patients to separate doses of tyrosine and levodopa by at least 2 hours.
Thyroid Hormone
Theoretically, tyrosine might have additive effects with thyroid hormone medications.
Tyrosine is a precursor to thyroxine and might increase levels of thyroid hormones.
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Glutamine
Interacts with 50 drugsGlutamine is the most abundant amino acid in the body and is usually made in your muscles. A prescription form is FDA-approved to help reduce sickle cell disease complications, but for most...
Read the full Glutamine monograph → Herb & supplement monographTyrosine
Interacts with 21 drugsL-tyrosine is an amino acid your body uses to make brain chemicals like dopamine and norepinephrine. Some studies suggest it may help mental performance during short-term stress, sleep loss,...
Read the full Tyrosine monograph → Herb & supplement monographTaurine
Interacts with 173 drugsTaurine is an amino acid your body makes naturally and that you also get from animal foods. It is widely used in energy drinks and sports supplements, and short-term use appears generally sa...
Read the full Taurine monograph → Herb & supplement monograph5-htp
Interacts with 398 drugs5-HTP is a compound your body uses to make serotonin, and people take it as a supplement hoping to improve mood, sleep, and headaches. Some early research is promising, but the overall evide...
Read the full 5-htp monograph → Herb & supplement monographVitamin 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...
Read the full Vitamin B6 monograph → Herb & supplement monographGamma-aminobutyric Acid (gaba)
Interacts with 419 drugsGABA is a calming chemical messenger (neurotransmitter) that your body makes on its own, and it is sold as a supplement for stress, anxiety, and sleep. The science behind oral GABA supplemen...
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