OmniZen Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by PEScience
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking OmniZen 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
OmniZen is a dietary supplement by PEScience with 2 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for anxiety and stress, relaxation and calm, sleep support.Based on those ingredients, 581 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are L-Theanine, Cyracos. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of OmniZen by PEScience
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
OmniZen contains 2 active ingredients: L-theanine, an amino acid that may support brain function and relaxation, and Cyracos (a lemon balm extract), used traditionally for stress and mood support. The capsules also include inactive ingredients — hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, silicon dioxide, and magnesium stearate — which are fillers and processing aids.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
For L-theanine, the evidence shows it is possibly effective for cognitive function; however, the data is insufficient to rate its effectiveness for age-related cognitive decline, Alzheimer's disease, generalized anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, or cancer. Lemon balm (Cyracos) is possibly effective for cold sores, stress, and depression based on the studies we hold.
Neither ingredient has strong evidence for all the uses people might expect from this product.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
L-theanine is generally well tolerated in healthy adults for short-term use, though long-term safety hasn't been well studied. Reported side effects include headaches, drowsiness, increased sleep duration, and increased dream activity.
For lemon balm, it's generally well tolerated short-term, but high doses and long-term safety are not well established. Dizziness and sedation have been reported orally, though they don't appear more frequent than placebo; topical use has caused mild irritation in rare cases.
Regarding pregnancy: there isn't enough safety data for L-theanine, so it's best to avoid it during pregnancy and breastfeeding unless your doctor advises otherwise. For lemon balm, safety data in pregnancy is also limited — avoid it unless your doctor says it's okay — and use caution while breastfeeding.
Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether either ingredient is right for you if you're pregnant or nursing.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before taking OmniZen, double-check it with your doctor or pharmacist if you're on thyroid hormone replacement therapy (lemon balm may interfere) or blood pressure medications (L-theanine may lower blood pressure further). Also flag it if you take sedatives, sleep aids, opioids, or serotonergic antidepressants, since both ingredients could potentially add to their effects.
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.
OmniZen may appeal to those looking to support stress and cognitive function, but it's not for everyone. If you take blood pressure medications, thyroid replacements, sedatives, or antidepressants, you need to clear this product with your doctor or pharmacist first.
It's not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding without medical guidance. Have a conversation with your own healthcare provider before you start.
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Assessment coverage: 2 of 2 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Sep 25, 2023.
This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed
General information
Key facts about OmniZen, straight from the product label.
Everything in this section is reproduced from the manufacturer’s own product label — it’s the label speaking, not HelloPharmacist. We show it so you can see exactly what the maker states; we don’t verify or endorse those statements.
Supplement Facts
The label details for OmniZen by PEScience, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| L-Theanine | 100 mg | -- |
| Cyracos | 300 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Silicon Dioxide, Magnesium Stearate
Tap any ingredient to jump to its full detail below.
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: Take 1 capsule in the morning and 1 capsule at night with or without food.
Use with REM-3 for sleep support
Precautions
Warnings: This product is intended to be consumed by healthy adults.
Consult with a physician before using this product, especially if you are taking any prescription or over the counter medication, or have any pre-existing medical condition. Pregnant or nursing women should not use this product without first consulting with a physician.
Do not take this product if you take selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Discontinue use 2 weeks prior to surgery. Discontinue use and immediately consult your healthcare professional if you experience any adverse reaction to this product. Do not exceed recommended serving. Do not use if safety seal is broken or missing.
Keep out of reach of children.
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.
Formula
300 mg lemon balm 100 mg theanine
Clinically studied Cyracos Lemon Balm L-theanine 100 mg
OmniZen is a non-stimulating, calming formula that supports mood & stress with a clinically studied extract of lemon balm leaf combined with theanine.
General Statements
30 day supply
Formulation
Calming formula Stress & mood support
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Brand IP Statement(s)
Cyracos is a registered trademark of Naturex
Seals/Symbols
Lab Tested Third Party Tested For Quality And Purity pescience.com/difference
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OmniZen by PEScience label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in OmniZen by PEScience
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.
L-Theanine
Interacts with565 drugs
Theanine (usually L-theanine) is an amino acid found naturally in tea leaves that many people take to feel calmer and less stressed without strong dro...
L-Theanine monograph & interactionsCyracos
Interacts with264 drugs
Lemon balm is a gentle, lemon-scented mint-family herb traditionally used to ease stress, support sleep, and calm digestion, and topically for cold so...
Cyracos monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Silicon Dioxide, Magnesium Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
OmniZen by PEScience Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
OmniZen by PEScience contains L-theanine and lemon balm (Cyracos), both of which interact with medications.
The most serious concern is a Moderate interaction: lemon balm may interfere with thyroid hormone replacement therapy by blocking the signals that regulate thyroid function, potentially making your thyroid medication less effective.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
L-theanine presents Moderate interactions with blood pressure medications — it may lower blood pressure further, intensifying their effect — and Minor interactions with drugs that depress the central nervous system (sedatives, sleep aids, opioids) and serotonergic medications (like certain antidepressants), though the clinical relevance of these Minor effects is unclear. Lemon balm also carries a Moderate interaction with CNS depressants, adding to the theoretical additive sedation risk.
Altogether, these interactions span 581 individual medications. Before you start OmniZen, search your exact medications using the tool on this page — especially if you take blood pressure drugs, thyroid replacements, sedatives, or antidepressants.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in OmniZen interact with 581 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
2 of the 2 ingredients in OmniZen interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. L-Theanine Cyracos
AcebutololRhotral, Sectral
How Acebutolol interacts with OmniZen — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-theanineAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theanine might lower blood pressure, potentiating the effects of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full L-theanine + Acebutolol interactionAcepromazineAtravet
How Acepromazine interacts with OmniZen — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CyracosCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of lemon balm might have additive effects with CNS depressant drugs.
Read the full Cyracos + Acepromazine interactionL-theanineCns Depressants Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, theanine might have additive sedative effects when used in conjunction with CNS depressants.
Read the full L-theanine + Acepromazine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, CodeineEsgic with Codeine, Fioricet w/ Codeine
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine interacts with OmniZen — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CyracosCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of lemon balm might have additive effects with CNS depressant drugs.
Read the full Cyracos + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine interactionL-theanineCns Depressants Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, theanine might have additive sedative effects when used in conjunction with CNS depressants.
Read the full L-theanine + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, CodeineBancap w/ Codeine
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine interacts with OmniZen — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CyracosCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of lemon balm might have additive effects with CNS depressant drugs.
Read the full Cyracos + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine interactionL-theanineCns Depressants Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, theanine might have additive sedative effects when used in conjunction with CNS depressants.
Read the full L-theanine + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine PhosphatePhrenilin #3
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine Phosphate interacts with OmniZen — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CyracosCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of lemon balm might have additive effects with CNS depressant drugs.
Read the full Cyracos + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine Phosphate interactionL-theanineCns Depressants Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, theanine might have additive sedative effects when used in conjunction with CNS depressants.
Read the full L-theanine + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine Phosphate interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, PhenylephrineHycomine Compound
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, Phenylephrine interacts with OmniZen — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CyracosCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of lemon balm might have additive effects with CNS depressant drugs.
Read the full Cyracos + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, Phenylephrine interactionL-theanineCns Depressants Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, theanine might have additive sedative effects when used in conjunction with CNS depressants.
Read the full L-theanine + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, Phenylephrine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, CodeineGesic C15, Gesic C30, Gesic C8, Lenoltec 1, Lenoltec 2, Lenoltec 3 +1 more
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine interacts with OmniZen — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CyracosCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of lemon balm might have additive effects with CNS depressant drugs.
Read the full Cyracos + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine interactionL-theanineCns Depressants Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, theanine might have additive sedative effects when used in conjunction with CNS depressants.
Read the full L-theanine + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, SalicylamideCodalan No.1, Codalan No.2, Codalan No.3
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, Salicylamide interacts with OmniZen — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CyracosCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of lemon balm might have additive effects with CNS depressant drugs.
Read the full Cyracos + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, Salicylamide interactionL-theanineCns Depressants Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, theanine might have additive sedative effects when used in conjunction with CNS depressants.
Read the full L-theanine + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, Salicylamide interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, DihydrocodeineDHC Plus, Panlor DC, Panlor SS
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine interacts with OmniZen — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CyracosCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of lemon balm might have additive effects with CNS depressant drugs.
Read the full Cyracos + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine interactionL-theanineCns Depressants Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, theanine might have additive sedative effects when used in conjunction with CNS depressants.
Read the full L-theanine + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, PhenylephrineColrex
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, Phenylephrine interacts with OmniZen — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CyracosCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of lemon balm might have additive effects with CNS depressant drugs.
Read the full Cyracos + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, Phenylephrine interactionL-theanineSerotonergic Drugs, Cns Depressants Minor
Interaction Summary
Clinical studies regarding the effects of L-theanine on serotonin levels are conflicting.
Read the full L-theanine + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, Phenylephrine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine, OpiumHista-Derfule
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine, Opium interacts with OmniZen — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CyracosCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of lemon balm might have additive effects with CNS depressant drugs.
Read the full Cyracos + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine, Opium interactionL-theanineSerotonergic Drugs, Cns Depressants Minor
Interaction Summary
Clinical studies regarding the effects of L-theanine on serotonin levels are conflicting.
Read the full L-theanine + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine, Opium interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorzoxazone, CodeineAcetazone Forte C8, Parafon Forte C8
How Acetaminophen, Chlorzoxazone, Codeine interacts with OmniZen — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CyracosCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of lemon balm might have additive effects with CNS depressant drugs.
Read the full Cyracos + Acetaminophen, Chlorzoxazone, Codeine interactionL-theanineCns Depressants Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, theanine might have additive sedative effects when used in conjunction with CNS depressants.
Read the full L-theanine + Acetaminophen, Chlorzoxazone, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, CodeineTylenol No.3, Tylenol w/ Codeine
How Acetaminophen, Codeine interacts with OmniZen — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CyracosCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of lemon balm might have additive effects with CNS depressant drugs.
Read the full Cyracos + Acetaminophen, Codeine interactionL-theanineCns Depressants Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, theanine might have additive sedative effects when used in conjunction with CNS depressants.
Read the full L-theanine + Acetaminophen, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Codeine, DoxylamineMersyndol
How Acetaminophen, Codeine, Doxylamine interacts with OmniZen — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CyracosCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of lemon balm might have additive effects with CNS depressant drugs.
Read the full Cyracos + Acetaminophen, Codeine, Doxylamine interactionL-theanineCns Depressants Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, theanine might have additive sedative effects when used in conjunction with CNS depressants.
Read the full L-theanine + Acetaminophen, Codeine, Doxylamine interactionAcetaminophen, Codeine, MethocarbamolAcetaminophen, Codeine, Methocarbamol, Robaxacet 8
How Acetaminophen, Codeine, Methocarbamol interacts with OmniZen — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CyracosCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of lemon balm might have additive effects with CNS depressant drugs.
Read the full Cyracos + Acetaminophen, Codeine, Methocarbamol interactionL-theanineCns Depressants Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, theanine might have additive sedative effects when used in conjunction with CNS depressants.
Read the full L-theanine + Acetaminophen, Codeine, Methocarbamol interactionAcetaminophen, Dichloralantipyrine, IsomethepteneAmidrine, Midchlor, Migquin, Migratine
How Acetaminophen, Dichloralantipyrine, Isometheptene interacts with OmniZen — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CyracosCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of lemon balm might have additive effects with CNS depressant drugs.
Read the full Cyracos + Acetaminophen, Dichloralantipyrine, Isometheptene interactionL-theanineCns Depressants Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, theanine might have additive sedative effects when used in conjunction with CNS depressants.
Read the full L-theanine + Acetaminophen, Dichloralantipyrine, Isometheptene interactionAcetaminophen, Dichloralphenazone, IsomethepteneMidrin
How Acetaminophen, Dichloralphenazone, Isometheptene interacts with OmniZen — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CyracosCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of lemon balm might have additive effects with CNS depressant drugs.
Read the full Cyracos + Acetaminophen, Dichloralphenazone, Isometheptene interactionL-theanineCns Depressants Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, theanine might have additive sedative effects when used in conjunction with CNS depressants.
Read the full L-theanine + Acetaminophen, Dichloralphenazone, Isometheptene interactionAcetaminophen, Dichlorophenazone, IsometheptaneIsocom
How Acetaminophen, Dichlorophenazone, Isometheptane interacts with OmniZen — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CyracosCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of lemon balm might have additive effects with CNS depressant drugs.
Read the full Cyracos + Acetaminophen, Dichlorophenazone, Isometheptane interactionL-theanineCns Depressants Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, theanine might have additive sedative effects when used in conjunction with CNS depressants.
Read the full L-theanine + Acetaminophen, Dichlorophenazone, Isometheptane interactionAcetaminophen, DiphenhydramineTylenol PM, Tylenol PM Ex Strength
How Acetaminophen, Diphenhydramine interacts with OmniZen — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CyracosCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of lemon balm might have additive effects with CNS depressant drugs.
Read the full Cyracos + Acetaminophen, Diphenhydramine interactionL-theanineCns Depressants Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, theanine might have additive sedative effects when used in conjunction with CNS depressants.
Read the full L-theanine + Acetaminophen, Diphenhydramine interactionAcetaminophen, Diphenhydramine, PseudoephedrineChildren's Tylenol Allergy, Cold Control, Contac Night Allergy Relief
How Acetaminophen, Diphenhydramine, Pseudoephedrine interacts with OmniZen — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CyracosCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of lemon balm might have additive effects with CNS depressant drugs.
Read the full Cyracos + Acetaminophen, Diphenhydramine, Pseudoephedrine interactionL-theanineCns Depressants Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, theanine might have additive sedative effects when used in conjunction with CNS depressants.
Read the full L-theanine + Acetaminophen, Diphenhydramine, Pseudoephedrine interactionAcetaminophen, HydrocodoneAnexsia, Anodynos DHC, Azdone, Co-Gesic, Doucet, Lorcet +9 more
How Acetaminophen, Hydrocodone interacts with OmniZen — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CyracosCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of lemon balm might have additive effects with CNS depressant drugs.
Read the full Cyracos + Acetaminophen, Hydrocodone interactionL-theanineCns Depressants Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, theanine might have additive sedative effects when used in conjunction with CNS depressants.
Read the full L-theanine + Acetaminophen, Hydrocodone interactionAcetaminophen, MeperidineDemerol APAP
How Acetaminophen, Meperidine interacts with OmniZen — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CyracosCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of lemon balm might have additive effects with CNS depressant drugs.
Read the full Cyracos + Acetaminophen, Meperidine interactionL-theanineCns Depressants, Serotonergic Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, theanine might have additive sedative effects when used in conjunction with CNS depressants.
Read the full L-theanine + Acetaminophen, Meperidine interactionAcetaminophen, OxycodonePercocet, Roxicet, Tylox, Xartemis XR
How Acetaminophen, Oxycodone interacts with OmniZen — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CyracosCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of lemon balm might have additive effects with CNS depressant drugs.
Read the full Cyracos + Acetaminophen, Oxycodone interactionL-theanineCns Depressants Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, theanine might have additive sedative effects when used in conjunction with CNS depressants.
Read the full L-theanine + Acetaminophen, Oxycodone interactionAcetaminophen, PentazocineTalacen
How Acetaminophen, Pentazocine interacts with OmniZen — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CyracosCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of lemon balm might have additive effects with CNS depressant drugs.
Read the full Cyracos + Acetaminophen, Pentazocine interactionL-theanineCns Depressants Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, theanine might have additive sedative effects when used in conjunction with CNS depressants.
Read the full L-theanine + Acetaminophen, Pentazocine interactionAcetaminophen, PropoxypheneDarvocet-N 100, Darvocet-N 50, E-Lor, Wygesic
How Acetaminophen, Propoxyphene interacts with OmniZen — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CyracosCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of lemon balm might have additive effects with CNS depressant drugs.
Read the full Cyracos + Acetaminophen, Propoxyphene interactionL-theanineCns Depressants Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, theanine might have additive sedative effects when used in conjunction with CNS depressants.
Read the full L-theanine + Acetaminophen, Propoxyphene interactionAcetazolamideAk-Zol, Diamox
How Acetazolamide interacts with OmniZen — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-theanineCns Depressants, Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, theanine might have additive sedative effects when used in conjunction with CNS depressants.
Read the full L-theanine + Acetazolamide interactionCyracosCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of lemon balm might have additive effects with CNS depressant drugs.
Read the full Cyracos + Acetazolamide interactionAlfentanilAlfenta
How Alfentanil interacts with OmniZen — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CyracosCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of lemon balm might have additive effects with CNS depressant drugs.
Read the full Cyracos + Alfentanil interactionL-theanineCns Depressants Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, theanine might have additive sedative effects when used in conjunction with CNS depressants.
Read the full L-theanine + Alfentanil interactionAliskirenTekturna
How Aliskiren interacts with OmniZen — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-theanineAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theanine might lower blood pressure, potentiating the effects of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full L-theanine + Aliskiren interactionAlprazolamNiravam, Xanax
How Alprazolam interacts with OmniZen — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CyracosCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of lemon balm might have additive effects with CNS depressant drugs.
Read the full Cyracos + Alprazolam interactionL-theanineCns Depressants Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, theanine might have additive sedative effects when used in conjunction with CNS depressants.
Read the full L-theanine + Alprazolam interactionAluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium HydroxideAscriptin Codeine #2
How Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interacts with OmniZen — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CyracosCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of lemon balm might have additive effects with CNS depressant drugs.
Read the full Cyracos + Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionL-theanineCns Depressants Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, theanine might have additive sedative effects when used in conjunction with CNS depressants.
Read the full L-theanine + Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in OmniZen 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.
L-Theanine
Antihypertensive Drugs
Theanine might lower blood pressure, potentiating the effects of antihypertensive drugs.
Animal research shows that theanine can lower blood pressure in spontaneously hypertensive animals. Theoretically, concomitant use of theanine and antihypertensive drugs might potentiate the antihypertensive activity.
Cns Depressants
Theoretically, theanine might have additive sedative effects when used in conjunction with CNS depressants. However, it is unclear if this concern is clinically relevant.
Theoretically, theanine may compete with glutamate and/or increase plasma gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) levels, which could cause CNS depression. In one clinical study, some subjects taking oral theanine reported drowsiness.
Serotonergic Drugs
Clinical studies regarding the effects of L-theanine on serotonin levels are conflicting. Some studies suggest it can increase serotonin levels in the brain while others report that it may decrease them. Nevertheless, there have been no reports of l-theanine being a causative agent in serotonergic-related side effects or serotonin syndrome.
Cyracos
Cns Depressants
Theoretically, concomitant use of lemon balm might have additive effects with CNS depressant drugs.
Lemon balm seems to have CNS depressant activity in animals and in humans.
Thyroid Hormone
Theoretically, lemon balm might interfere with thyroid hormone replacement therapy.
In vitro, constituents of lemon balm extract bind to thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), preventing TSH receptor-binding and leading to the inhibition of TSH-stimulated adenylate cyclase activity. In animals, lemon balm extract has been shown to decrease levels of circulating TSH and inhibit thyroid secretion.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for OmniZen, from the product label.
PEScience
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- PEScience LLC
- Street Address
- 3665 East Bay Dr #204-155
- City
- Largo
- State
- FL
- Phone Number
- 888-885-0195
- Web Address
- pescience.com
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The Full Monographs Behind OmniZen’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Theanine
Interacts with 565 drugsTheanine (usually L-theanine) is an amino acid found naturally in tea leaves that many people take to feel calmer and less stressed without strong drowsiness. Early research suggests it may...
Read the full Theanine monograph → Herb & supplement monographLemon Balm
Interacts with 264 drugsLemon balm is a gentle, lemon-scented mint-family herb traditionally used to ease stress, support sleep, and calm digestion, and topically for cold sores. Early studies are promising but gen...
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OmniZen's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.
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The 18 references behind this product’s interaction data
Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.
Theanine 6 references
- Yokogoshi H, Kobayashi M. Hypotensive effect of gamma-glutamylethylamide in spontaneously hypertensive rats. Life Sci 1998;62:1065-8.
- Haskell, C. F., Kennedy, D. O., Milne, A. L., Wesnes, K. A., and Scholey, A. B. The effects of L-theanine, caffeine and their combination on cognition and mood. Biol.Psychol. 2008;77(2):113-122. PubMed
- 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
Lemon Balm 12 references
- Wolbling RH, Leonhardt K. Local therapy of herpes simplex with dried extract from Melissa officinalis. Phytomedicine 1994;1:25-31.
- Akhondzadeh S, Noroozian M, Mohammadi M, et al. Melissa officinalis extract in the treatment of patients with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease: a double blind, randomised, placebo controlled trial. J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry 2003;74:863-6. PubMed
- Kennedy DO, Scholey AB, Tildesley NT, et al. Modulation of mood and cognitive performance following acute administration of Melissa officinalis (lemon balm). Pharmacol Biochem Behav 2002;72:953-64. PubMed
- Albrecht M, Berger W, Laux P, Schmidt U, et al. Psychopharmaka und Verkehrssicherheit. Der Einfluß von Euvegal® - Dragees forte auf die Fahrtüchtigkeit und Kombinationswirkungen mit Alkohol Z Allg Med 1995;71:1215-25.
- Herberg, KW. Nebenwirkungen pflanzlicher Beruhigungsmittel/ Leistung und Befinden nach Einnahme einer Baldrian-Hopfen-Kombination. Z.Allg Med 1996;72:234-240.
- Soulimani R, Fleurentin J, Mortier F, et al. Neurotropic action of the hydroalcoholic extract of Melissa officinalis in the mouse. Planta Med. 1991 Apr;57:105-9.
- Sourgens H, Winterhoff H, Gumbinger HG, et al. Antihormonal effects of plant extracts. TSH- and prolactin-suppressing properties of Lithospermum officinale and other plants. Planta Med. 1982 Jun;45:78-86. DOI
- Auf'mkolk M, Ingbar JC, Amir SM, et al. Inhibition by certain plant extracts of the binding and adenylate cyclase stimulatory effect of bovine thyrotropin in human thyroid membranes. Endocrinology. 1984 Aug;115:527-34. PubMed
- Santini F, Vitti P, Ceccarini G, et al. In vitro assay of thyroid disruptors affecting TSH-stimulated adenylate cyclase activity. J Endocrinol Invest. 2003 Oct;26:950-5. PubMed
- Alijaniha F, et al. Heart palpitation relief with Melissa officinalis leaf extract: double blind, randomized, placebo controlled trial of efficacy and safety. J Ethnopharmacol. 2015;164:378-384. doi: 10.1016/j.jep.2015.02.007. Epub 2015 Feb 11. PubMed
- Araj-Khodaei M, Noorbala AA, Yarani R, et al. A double-blind, randomized pilot study for comparison of Melissa officinalis L. and Lavandula angustifolia Mill. with Fluoxetine for the treatment of depression. BMC Complement Med Ther. 2020;20(1):207. PubMed
- Kucuk U, Pham M, Raza Raja MH, Saad Shaukat MH, Clark R. Transient complete atrioventricular block associated with herbal supplement use. S D Med 2023;76(7):311-313.
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