P6 Extreme Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Cellucor
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking P6 Extreme 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
P6 Extreme is a dietary supplement by Cellucor with 9 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for hot flashes and night sweats, other menopause symptoms, mood changes during menopause.Based on those ingredients, 872 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Black Cohosh root extract, Tribulus alatus extract, Stinging Nettle root extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of P6 Extreme by Cellucor
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
P6 Extreme is a 9-ingredient capsule. Its active ingredients are black cohosh root extract, beta-sitosterol, myricetin, stinging nettle root extract, ovine placenta powder, agaricus bisporus extract, wild yam root extract, sclareolide, and tribulus alatus extract.
The product also contains inactive ingredients: capsule shell, microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium stearate, and silica.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
Black cohosh is possibly effective for menopausal symptoms, but evidence is insufficient to rate it for acne, sexual dysfunction, anxiety, or breast cancer-related hot flashes. Beta-sitosterol is likely effective for benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate) and possibly effective for familial hypercholesterolemia and coronary heart disease.
Stinging nettle is possibly effective for diabetes but has insufficient evidence for allergic rhinitis, anemia, asthma, benign prostatic hyperplasia, or gingivitis. Tribulus is possibly effective for sexual dysfunction but appears possibly ineffective for athletic performance, with insufficient evidence for benign prostatic hyperplasia.
Wild yam appears possibly ineffective for menopausal symptoms, with insufficient evidence for gallbladder disease, sexual dysfunction, dysmenorrhea, or infertility. We hold no effectiveness data for myricetin, ovine placenta powder, agaricus bisporus extract, or sclareolide.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Black cohosh is generally well tolerated short-term at typical doses, but liver concerns are rare and medical guidance is wise. Common side effects include breast tenderness, dizziness, gastrointestinal upset, headache, irritability, rash, and tiredness.
Rare serious effects include endometrial hyperplasia and liver damage. Beta-sitosterol is generally well tolerated and commonly causes constipation, diarrhea, gas, indigestion, or nausea; it can worsen acne and rarely has been associated with pancreatitis.
Stinging nettle is generally well tolerated and may cause constipation or diarrhea; one case of liver disease has been reported. Wild yam is generally well tolerated short-term, with common effects including fever, headache, upset stomach, and vomiting; anaphylaxis is rare.
Tribulus is often well tolerated short-term, though rare serious effects include liver and kidney injury, seizures, and painful erection; gastrointestinal complaints are possible. For pregnancy and breastfeeding: black cohosh, stinging nettle, wild yam, and tribulus all lack sufficient safety data and should be avoided during pregnancy and breastfeeding — talk to your doctor before use if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before taking P6 Extreme, check with your pharmacist if you take serotonergic drugs like antidepressants or duloxetine (risk of serotonin syndrome — Major severity). Also double-check if you use antidiabetes drugs, antihypertensive drugs, warfarin, lithium, hepatotoxic drugs, atorvastatin, cisplatin, estrogen therapy, or any drug metabolized by CYP2D6 — all Moderate severity.
We could not check myricetin, ovine placenta powder, agaricus bisporus extract, or sclareolide against medications.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with some supporting evidence for its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
P6 Extreme is a multi-ingredient product marketed for sexual function and related concerns. If you take any blood sugar medication, blood pressure medication, warfarin, lithium, antidepressants, estrogen therapy, or any CYP2D6 substrate drug (ask your pharmacist), you need to check your exact medications before starting this product.
Pregnant women, those planning pregnancy, and breastfeeding women should avoid it. Talk to your pharmacist or doctor — especially if you have liver concerns or are on any regular medication.
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Assessment coverage: 6 of 9 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Dec 23, 2011.
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 P6 Extreme, straight from the product label.
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Supplement Facts
The label details for P6 Extreme by Cellucor, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Black Cohosh root extract | 0 NP | -- |
| Beta-Sitosterol | 0 NP | -- |
| Myricetin | 0 NP | -- |
| Stinging Nettle root extract | 0 NP | -- |
| P6 Extreme Blend | 947 mg | -- |
| Ovine Placenta powder | 0 NP | -- |
| Agaricus bisporus extract | 0 NP | -- |
| Wild Yam root extract | 0 NP | -- |
| Sclareolide | 0 NP | -- |
| Tribulus alatus extract | 250 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Capsule Shell, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate, Silica
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
SUGGESTED USE: As a dietary supplement for adults, use for up to 8 weeks in a cycle then discontinue use for 4 weeks before beginning a new cycle. In the morning: Take 2 capsules with or without food. In the evening before bed: Take 2 capsules with or without food. Athlete Disclosure: Due to the unique restrictions of amateur and professional sports organizations (WADA, NCAA, NFL, MLB, NBA, UIL, etc.) It is recommended that you consult with the appropriate governing body before taking this or any other dietary supplement.
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
May Contain Soy
General Statements
30 DAY SUPPLY
ADVANCED ANABOLIC STACK
Chrome Series 3RD GENERATION
GMP CERTIFIED
NATURAL TESTOSTERONE BOOSTER*
PLEASE RECYCLE
STRENGTH* LEAN MUSCLE* LIBIDO* STAMINA*
General
v3.2
Precautions
WARNING: Contains black cohosh which is not to be used while pregnant or nursing.
NOTE: Do not exceed recommended daily intake. Use only as directed.
This product is not intended for use by those with a serious medical condition. Consult a physician before use. Do not use if you have hormone sensitive cancer, diabetes, kidney disease, renal disorders, allergies to Asteraceae/Compositae family, or if you are using any other dietary supplement, prescription drug including but not limited to anticoagulants, anti-diabetes drugs, antihypertensive drugs, CNS depressants, oral contraceptive hormone therapy drugs. Discontinue use and call a physician or licensed qualified health care professional immediately if you experience rapid heartbeat, dizziness, blurred vision, or other similar symptoms. Exceeding recommended dosage may cause serious adverse health effects, including but not limited to acne, hair loss, hair growth on the face (in women), aggressiveness, irritability, and increased levels of estrogen.
FDA Statement of Identity
DIETARY SUPPLEMENT
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P6 Extreme by Cellucor label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in P6 Extreme by Cellucor
These are the 9 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size2 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.
P6 Extreme Blend
- › Black Cohosh root extract
- › Beta-Sitosterol
- › Myricetin
- › Stinging Nettle root extract
- › Ovine Placenta powder
- › Agaricus bisporus extract
- › Wild Yam root extract
- › Sclareolide
Tribulus alatus extract
Interacts with259 drugs
Tribulus is a plant supplement most often marketed to boost libido, testosterone, and athletic performance, but the human evidence behind these claims...
Tribulus alatus extract monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Capsule Shell, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate, Silica. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
P6 Extreme by Cellucor Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
P6 Extreme by Cellucor contains several ingredients with documented interactions with medications.
The most serious concern involves black cohosh root extract and serotonergic drugs (antidepressants and similar medications) — there's a documented case of serotonin syndrome when black cohosh was added to duloxetine and sertraline. Black cohosh also carries Moderate-severity concerns with drugs metabolized by the enzyme CYP2D6, hepatotoxic drugs, atorvastatin (Lipitor), cisplatin (Platinol-AQ), estrogen therapy, and OATP substrates.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Stinging nettle root extract interacts with antidiabetes drugs, diuretics, lithium, and warfarin (Coumadin) — all Moderate severity. Tribulus alatus extract also interacts with antidiabetes drugs, antihypertensive drugs, and lithium.
Wild yam root extract has a Moderate interaction with estrogen therapy. Altogether, these interactions span 855 individual medications.
We could not check three other ingredients in this product — myricetin, ovine placenta powder, agaricus bisporus extract, and sclareolide — because we hold no interaction data for them. Use the medication checker on this page to search your exact medications before starting P6 Extreme.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in P6 Extreme interact with 872 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
5 of the 9 ingredients in P6 Extreme interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Black Cohosh root extract Tribulus alatus extract Stinging Nettle root extract Agaricus bisporus extract Wild Yam root extract
6-mercaptopurinePurinethol
How 6-mercaptopurine interacts with P6 Extreme — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Black Cohosh Root ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking black cohosh with hepatotoxic drugs may increase the risk of liver damage.
Read the full Black Cohosh Root Extract + 6-mercaptopurine interactionAbacavir Sulfate, Dolutegravir, LamivudineTriumeq
How Abacavir Sulfate, Dolutegravir, Lamivudine interacts with P6 Extreme — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Black Cohosh Root ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking black cohosh with hepatotoxic drugs may increase the risk of liver damage.
Read the full Black Cohosh Root Extract + Abacavir Sulfate, Dolutegravir, Lamivudine interactionAbacavir, LamivudineEpzicom
How Abacavir, Lamivudine interacts with P6 Extreme — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Black Cohosh Root ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking black cohosh with hepatotoxic drugs may increase the risk of liver damage.
Read the full Black Cohosh Root Extract + Abacavir, Lamivudine interactionAbiraterone
How Abiraterone interacts with P6 Extreme — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Black Cohosh Root ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking black cohosh with hepatotoxic drugs may increase the risk of liver damage.
Read the full Black Cohosh Root Extract + Abiraterone interactionAbiraterone AcetateYonsa, Zytiga
How Abiraterone Acetate interacts with P6 Extreme — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Black Cohosh Root ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking black cohosh with hepatotoxic drugs may increase the risk of liver damage.
Read the full Black Cohosh Root Extract + Abiraterone Acetate interactionAcarboseGlucobay, Prandase, Precose
How Acarbose interacts with P6 Extreme — through 4 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Tribulus Alatus ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Taking tribulus with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Tribulus Alatus Extract + Acarbose interactionBlack Cohosh Root ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking black cohosh with hepatotoxic drugs may increase the risk of liver damage.
Read the full Black Cohosh Root Extract + Acarbose interactionAgaricus Bisporus ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking agaricus mushroom with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Agaricus Bisporus Extract + Acarbose interactionStinging Nettle Root ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, stinging nettle might have additive effects with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Stinging Nettle Root Extract + Acarbose interactionAcebutololRhotral, Sectral
How Acebutolol interacts with P6 Extreme — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Tribulus Alatus ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking tribulus with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Tribulus Alatus Extract + Acebutolol interactionBlack Cohosh Root ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking black cohosh with hepatotoxic drugs may increase the risk of liver damage.
Read the full Black Cohosh Root Extract + Acebutolol interactionAcetaminophenChildren's Tylenol, Children's Tylenol Meltaways, Tylenol, Tylenol Ex Strength
How Acetaminophen interacts with P6 Extreme — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Black Cohosh Root ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking black cohosh with hepatotoxic drugs may increase the risk of liver damage.
Read the full Black Cohosh Root Extract + Acetaminophen interactionAcetaminophen, AspirinGemnisyn
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin interacts with P6 Extreme — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Black Cohosh Root ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking black cohosh with hepatotoxic drugs may increase the risk of liver damage.
Read the full Black Cohosh Root Extract + Acetaminophen, Aspirin interactionAcetaminophen, Aspirin, CaffeineExcedrin, Excedrin Extra Strength, Excedrin Migraine
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interacts with P6 Extreme — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Black Cohosh Root ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking black cohosh with hepatotoxic drugs may increase the risk of liver damage.
Read the full Black Cohosh Root Extract + Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interactionAcetaminophen, Brompheniramine, PhenylpropanolamineDimetapp Cold and Flu
How Acetaminophen, Brompheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with P6 Extreme — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Black Cohosh Root ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking black cohosh with hepatotoxic drugs may increase the risk of liver damage.
Read the full Black Cohosh Root Extract + Acetaminophen, Brompheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interactionAcetaminophen, ButalbitalAxocet, Bancap, Bucet, Butex Forte, Esgic CF, Orbivan CF +5 more
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital interacts with P6 Extreme — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Black Cohosh Root ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking black cohosh with hepatotoxic drugs may increase the risk of liver damage.
Read the full Black Cohosh Root Extract + Acetaminophen, Butalbital interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, CaffeineEsgic, Esgic Plus, Fiogesic, Fioricet, Repan, Tecnal +1 more
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine interacts with P6 Extreme — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Black Cohosh Root ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking black cohosh with hepatotoxic drugs may increase the risk of liver damage.
Read the full Black Cohosh Root Extract + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, CodeineEsgic with Codeine, Fioricet w/ Codeine
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine interacts with P6 Extreme — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Black Cohosh Root ExtractCytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates, Hepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Some research suggests that black cohosh might inhibit CYP2D6, but there is conflicting evidence.
Read the full Black Cohosh Root Extract + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, CodeineBancap w/ Codeine
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine interacts with P6 Extreme — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Black Cohosh Root ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs, Cytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking black cohosh with hepatotoxic drugs may increase the risk of liver damage.
Read the full Black Cohosh Root Extract + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine PhosphatePhrenilin #3
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine Phosphate interacts with P6 Extreme — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Black Cohosh Root ExtractCytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates, Hepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Some research suggests that black cohosh might inhibit CYP2D6, but there is conflicting evidence.
Read the full Black Cohosh Root Extract + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine Phosphate interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, PhenylephrineHycomine Compound
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, Phenylephrine interacts with P6 Extreme — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Black Cohosh Root ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs, Cytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking black cohosh with hepatotoxic drugs may increase the risk of liver damage.
Read the full Black Cohosh Root Extract + 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 P6 Extreme — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Black Cohosh Root ExtractCytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates, Hepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Some research suggests that black cohosh might inhibit CYP2D6, but there is conflicting evidence.
Read the full Black Cohosh Root Extract + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, SalicylamideCodalan No.1, Codalan No.2, Codalan No.3
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, Salicylamide interacts with P6 Extreme — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Black Cohosh Root ExtractCytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates, Hepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Some research suggests that black cohosh might inhibit CYP2D6, but there is conflicting evidence.
Read the full Black Cohosh Root Extract + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, Salicylamide interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, DihydrocodeineDHC Plus, Panlor DC, Panlor SS
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine interacts with P6 Extreme — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Black Cohosh Root ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs, Cytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking black cohosh with hepatotoxic drugs may increase the risk of liver damage.
Read the full Black Cohosh Root Extract + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, IsomethepteneMigralam
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Isometheptene interacts with P6 Extreme — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Black Cohosh Root ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking black cohosh with hepatotoxic drugs may increase the risk of liver damage.
Read the full Black Cohosh Root Extract + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Isometheptene interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, PyrilamineMidol Max Strength Menstrual
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Pyrilamine interacts with P6 Extreme — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Black Cohosh Root ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking black cohosh with hepatotoxic drugs may increase the risk of liver damage.
Read the full Black Cohosh Root Extract + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Pyrilamine interactionStinging Nettle Root ExtractDiuretic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, combining stinging nettle with diuretic drugs may have additive effects.
Read the full Stinging Nettle Root Extract + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Pyrilamine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan HbrVicks Formula 44M Cough, Cold & Flu Relief
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan Hbr interacts with P6 Extreme — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Black Cohosh Root ExtractCytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates, Hepatotoxic Drugs +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Some research suggests that black cohosh might inhibit CYP2D6, but there is conflicting evidence.
Read the full Black Cohosh Root Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan Hbr interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, PhenylephrineColrex
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, Phenylephrine interacts with P6 Extreme — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Black Cohosh Root ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs, Cytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking black cohosh with hepatotoxic drugs may increase the risk of liver damage.
Read the full Black Cohosh Root Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, Phenylephrine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, DextromethorphanCoricidin II Extra Strength Cold and Flu
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan interacts with P6 Extreme — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Black Cohosh Root ExtractSerotonergic Drugs, Cytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Combining serotonergic drugs with black cohosh might cause additive serotonergic effects.
Read the full Black Cohosh Root Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan HydrobromideCoricidin HBP Maximum Strength Flu
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide interacts with P6 Extreme — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Black Cohosh Root ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs, Serotonergic Drugs +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking black cohosh with hepatotoxic drugs may increase the risk of liver damage.
Read the full Black Cohosh Root Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, PhenylpropanolamineMulti Symptom Cold Relief
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with P6 Extreme — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Black Cohosh Root ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs, Cytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking black cohosh with hepatotoxic drugs may increase the risk of liver damage.
Read the full Black Cohosh Root Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Phenylpropanolamine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, PseudoephedrineChildren's Tylenol Cold Plus Cough, Tylenol Cold Ex Strength
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Pseudoephedrine interacts with P6 Extreme — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Black Cohosh Root ExtractSerotonergic Drugs, Cytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Combining serotonergic drugs with black cohosh might cause additive serotonergic effects.
Read the full Black Cohosh Root Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Pseudoephedrine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine, SalicylamideRhinogesic GG
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine, Salicylamide interacts with P6 Extreme — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Black Cohosh Root ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs, Serotonergic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking black cohosh with hepatotoxic drugs may increase the risk of liver damage.
Read the full Black Cohosh Root Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine, Salicylamide interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, PhenylephrineAlka-Seltzer PLUS, Histex SR, Protid
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine interacts with P6 Extreme — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Black Cohosh Root ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs, Serotonergic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking black cohosh with hepatotoxic drugs may increase the risk of liver damage.
Read the full Black Cohosh Root Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in P6 Extreme 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.
Black Cohosh root extract
Atorvastatin (Lipitor)
Taking black cohosh with atorvastatin might increase the risk for elevated liver function tests.
In one case report, a patient taking atorvastatin (Lipitor) developed significantly elevated liver function enzymes after starting black cohosh 100 mg four times daily. Liver enzymes returned to normal when black cohosh was discontinued. It is unclear whether the elevated liver enzymes were due to black cohosh itself or an interaction between atorvastatin and black cohosh.
Cisplatin (Platinol-Aq)
Theoretically, black cohosh may reduce the clinical effects of cisplatin.
Animal research suggests that black cohosh might decrease the cytotoxic effect of cisplatin on breast cancer cells.
Cytochrome P450 2D6 (Cyp2D6) Substrates
Some research suggests that black cohosh might inhibit CYP2D6, but there is conflicting evidence.
Some clinical research suggests that black cohosh might modestly inhibit CYP2D6 and increase levels of drugs metabolized by this enzyme. However, contradictory clinical research shows a specific black cohosh product (Remifemin, Enzymatic Therapy) 40 mg twice daily does not significantly inhibit metabolism of a CYP2D6 substrate in healthy study volunteers. Until more is known, use black cohosh cautiously in patients taking drugs metabolized by CYP2D6.
Estrogens
Theoretically, black cohosh may alter the effects of estrogen therapy.
Some research suggests that black cohosh has estrogenic effects. This may enhance or inhibit the effects of estrogen therapy.
Hepatotoxic Drugs
Theoretically, taking black cohosh with hepatotoxic drugs may increase the risk of liver damage.
There is concern that black cohosh might be linked to cases of liver failure and autoimmune hepatitis.
Serotonergic Drugs
Combining serotonergic drugs with black cohosh might cause additive serotonergic effects.
Black cohosh might increase the risk of serotonin syndrome when combined with other serotonergic drugs. Black cohosh acts as an agonist at several serotonin receptor subtypes and might interact with other serotonergic medications. In one case, a 55-year-old female who had been on stable treatment with sertraline 50 mg and duloxetine 60 mg daily developed serotonin syndrome after taking black cohosh extract 40 mg daily for 3 days.
Organic Anion-Transporting Polypeptide Substrates (Oatp)
Black cohosh may inhibit one form of OATP, OATP2B1, which could reduce the bioavailability and clinical effects of OATP2B1 substrates.
In vitro research shows that black cohosh modestly inhibits OATP2B1. OATPs are expressed in the small intestine and liver and are responsible for the uptake of drugs and other compounds into the body. Inhibition of OATP may reduce the bioavailability of oral drugs that are substrates of OATP.
Tribulus alatus extract
Antidiabetes Drugs
Taking tribulus with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Clinical research shows that Tribulus can lower blood glucose levels in adults with type 2 diabetes who are taking antidiabetes medications.
Antihypertensive Drugs
Theoretically, taking tribulus with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Animal research shows that tribulus can lower blood pressure by inhibiting angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE). Tribulus has also demonstrated hypotensive effects in pre-hypertensive adults.
Lithium
Theoretically, tribulus might increase the levels and clinical effects of lithium.
Tribulus is thought to have diuretic properties. Due to these potential diuretic effects, tribulus might reduce excretion and increase levels of lithium. The dose of lithium might need to be decreased.
Stinging Nettle root extract
Antidiabetes Drugs
Theoretically, stinging nettle might have additive effects with antidiabetes drugs.
Clinical research shows that stinging nettle might decrease blood glucose levels in patients with diabetes.
Diuretic Drugs
Theoretically, combining stinging nettle with diuretic drugs may have additive effects.
Animal research suggests that the above ground parts and roots of stinging nettle may have a diuretic effect.
Lithium
Theoretically, stinging nettle might reduce excretion and increase levels of lithium.
Animal research suggests that stinging nettle has diuretic and natriuretic properties, which could alter the excretion of lithium. The dose of lithium might need to be decreased.
Warfarin (Coumadin)
There is some concern that stinging nettle might decrease the effects of anticoagulant drugs such as warfarin.
Stinging nettle contains a significant amount of vitamin K. When taken in large quantities, this might interfere with the activity of warfarin.
Agaricus bisporus extract
Antidiabetes Drugs
Theoretically, taking agaricus mushroom with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
In one clinical study in patients with type 2 diabetes who are stabilized on conventional oral hypoglycemic agents, 3 of 29 patients taking an agaricus mushroom extract 500 mg three times daily for 12 weeks reported hypoglycemia, compared to one of 29 patients in the placebo group.
Wild Yam root extract
Estrogens
Theoretically, wild yam might increase or decrease the effects of estrogen.
Wild yam root shows estrogenic and anti-estrogenic effects in vitro. Theoretically, wild yam might interfere with hormone therapy.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for P6 Extreme, from the product label.
Cellucor
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- Woodbolt(TM) INTERNATIONAL
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- 715 N. Main Street
- City
- Bryan
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- TX
- ZipCode
- 77803
- Web Address
- www.cellucor.com
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Black Cohosh
Interacts with 652 drugsBlack cohosh is a North American plant most often used to ease menopause symptoms like hot flashes, but the research is mixed and far from settled. It is generally well tolerated for short-t...
Read the full Black Cohosh monograph → Herb & supplement monographBeta-sitosterol
Beta-sitosterol is a plant sterol that may modestly lower LDL ('bad') cholesterol and may help ease urinary symptoms from an enlarged prostate. Evidence is moderate for these uses and weaker...
Read the full Beta-sitosterol monograph → Herb & supplement monographStinging Nettle
Interacts with 164 drugsStinging nettle is a common plant used as food and in traditional medicine, most often for prostate symptoms, allergies, and joint pain. The evidence is mixed and mostly preliminary, so it i...
Read the full Stinging Nettle monograph → Herb & supplement monographAgaricus Mushroom
Interacts with 86 drugsAgaricus mushroom (often Agaricus blazei/subrufescens) is a culinary and medicinal mushroom studied mostly for possible immune and antioxidant effects. The human evidence is limited and not...
Read the full Agaricus Mushroom monograph → Herb & supplement monographWild Yam
Interacts with 41 drugsWild yam is a root traditionally used for menopausal symptoms, cramps, and as a so-called 'natural' hormone supplement, but solid human evidence for these uses is lacking. Despite popular cl...
Read the full Wild Yam monograph → Herb & supplement monographTribulus
Interacts with 259 drugsTribulus is a plant supplement most often marketed to boost libido, testosterone, and athletic performance, but the human evidence behind these claims is weak and inconsistent. It is general...
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The 120 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.
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