Phyto-Gen Liv-gen Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Genestra Brands
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Phyto-Gen Liv-gen 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
Phyto-Gen Liv-gen is a dietary supplement by Genestra Brands with 3 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for water retention (diuretic), digestive upset and bloating, urinary tract support.Based on those ingredients, 302 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Juniper (Juniperus communis) young shoot extract, Black Currant (Ribes nigrum) bud extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Phyto-Gen Liv-gen by Genestra Brands
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
Phyto-Gen Liv-gen contains 3 active ingredients: juniper (young shoot extract), black currant (bud extract), and English walnut (bud extract). These are plant-based extracts designed to support liver function.
The liquid also includes purified water, ethanol (as a preservative and extraction vehicle), and glycerin as inactive ingredients.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
The evidence for what this product does is limited. Juniper has insufficient reliable evidence for any of its proposed uses—GERD, rheumatoid arthritis, urinary tract infections, wound healing, kidney stones, and bronchitis.
Black currant similarly lacks established evidence for Alzheimer's disease, liver disease, common cold, cough, and eczema. English walnut shows possibly effective evidence for high cholesterol only; for heart disease and diabetes, the evidence is insufficient.
Overall, the data we hold doesn't establish that this combination works for liver support or any other claimed benefit.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Juniper is generally well tolerated in food amounts, but medicinal doses may irritate the kidneys and shouldn't be used long-term. Topically it can cause skin irritation, allergic reactions, and in rare cases serious blistering, especially with sun exposure.
Black currant concentrates are less studied than the whole berry; in one trial of over 2,000 people, a small number reported mild diarrhea a few days after starting. English walnut can cause softening of stools and mild bloating, and it's a major tree nut allergen—if you have a tree nut allergy, avoid it entirely.
Oral allergy syndrome (itching of the mouth, rarely swelling of lips and tongue) may occur in people sensitive to walnuts. Juniper is unsafe in pregnancy and should be avoided while breastfeeding due to insufficient safety data.
English walnut is likely safe in pregnancy and lactation as a food, but one entry notes it's possibly unsafe—there isn't enough data on its concentrated extract form during pregnancy or breastfeeding. For black currant, pregnancy and lactation data isn't on file.
Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about the safety of this product if you're pregnant or nursing.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before taking Phyto-Gen Liv-gen, check whether you're on antidiabetes medications (moderately serious risk of low blood sugar), blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs (moderate bleeding risk), antipsychotic medications called phenothiazines (moderate seizure risk), diuretic drugs (minor additive effect), or lithium (minor risk of lithium buildup). Your pharmacist or doctor can review your exact medications against this product.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence behind its ingredients' uses. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
This product combines three plant extracts with limited evidence of benefit and several medication interactions you need to know about before starting. If you take antidiabetes drugs, blood thinners, diuretics, lithium, or antipsychotics, run this product through the interaction checker on this page and discuss it with your doctor or pharmacist.
It's not appropriate during pregnancy and carries cautions around kidney use and potential allergies.
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Assessment coverage: 3 of 3 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jul 23, 2020.
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 Phyto-Gen Liv-gen, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Genestra Brands |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 883196116614 |
| Net contents | 0.5 fl. Oz.; 15 mL |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jul 23, 2020 |
| DSLD ID | 230953 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Liquid |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years) |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Phyto-Gen Liv-gen by Genestra Brands, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Juniper (Juniperus communis) young shoot extract | 0.09 mL | -- |
| Black Currant (Ribes nigrum) bud extract | 0.09 mL | -- |
| English Walnut (Juglans regia) bud extract | 0.09 mL | -- |
Other ingredients: purified Water, Ethanol, Glycerin
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Recommended Dose: Take 10 drops once daily or as recommended by your health professional. Invert bottle to 45 degrees and shake lightly allowing drops to fall directly into mouth or in 1/4 oz of water.
General Statements
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Precautions
Keep out of the reach of children.
Use only if safety seal is intact.
Warning: If you are pregnant or lactating, have any health condition or are taking any medication, consult your health professional before use.
This product was sealed for your protection. Do not use if box or contents are open or damaged.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Formula
Juniper Black Currant English Walnut
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Phyto-Gen Liv-gen by Genestra Brands label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Phyto-Gen Liv-gen by Genestra Brands
These are the 3 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size0.28 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container53 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.
Juniper (Juniperus communis) young shoot extract
Interacts with162 drugs
Juniper berry is a traditional herb best known for flavoring gin and for its folk use as a diuretic and digestive aid. Solid human evidence for its he...
Juniper (Juniperus communis) young shoot extract monograph & interactionsBlack Currant (Ribes nigrum) bud extract
Interacts with140 drugs
Black currant is a nutritious berry that is rich in vitamin C and antioxidants, and its seed oil contains the omega-6 fatty acid GLA. While it is enjo...
Black Currant (Ribes nigrum) bud extract monograph & interactionsEnglish Walnut (Juglans regia) bud extract
No knowninteractions
English walnut is a nutritious tree nut rich in plant-based omega-3 fats, fiber, and antioxidants, and eating it as part of a balanced diet may suppor...
English Walnut (Juglans regia) bud extract monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Purified Water, Ethanol, Glycerin. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Phyto-Gen Liv-gen by Genestra Brands Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Phyto-Gen Liv-gen by Genestra Brands does interact with several medication types, primarily through its juniper and black currant ingredients.
The most serious concern is a moderate interaction between juniper and antidiabetes drugs—juniper can lower blood sugar, which might add to the effect of your diabetes medication and cause low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Altogether, these interactions span 302 individual medications.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Black currant presents a moderate interaction with blood thinners and antiplatelet drugs (like warfarin, aspirin, or clopidogrel), because a compound in black currant seed oil may increase bleeding risk. There's also a theoretical moderate concern with certain antipsychotic medications called phenothiazines, which black currant might interfere with by lowering the seizure threshold.
Juniper carries minor interactions with diuretic drugs (water pills), where its own mild diuretic effect could add to theirs, and with lithium, where it might reduce how your body clears lithium and raise its levels. English walnut showed no interactions in our data.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Phyto-Gen Liv-gen interact with 302 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
2 of the 3 ingredients in Phyto-Gen Liv-gen interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Juniper (Juniperus communis) young shoot extract Black Currant (Ribes nigrum) bud extract
AbciximabReoPro
How Abciximab interacts with Phyto-Gen Liv-gen — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Black Currant (ribes Nigrum) Bud ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black currant seed oil might increase the risk of bleeding if used in combination with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Black Currant (ribes Nigrum) Bud Extract + Abciximab interactionAbrocitinibCibinqo
How Abrocitinib interacts with Phyto-Gen Liv-gen — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Black Currant (ribes Nigrum) Bud ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black currant seed oil might increase the risk of bleeding if used in combination with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Black Currant (ribes Nigrum) Bud Extract + Abrocitinib interactionAcarboseGlucobay, Prandase, Precose
How Acarbose interacts with Phyto-Gen Liv-gen — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Juniper (juniperus Communis) Young Shoot ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking juniper berry with antidiabetes medications might cause additive hypoglycemia.
Read the full Juniper (juniperus Communis) Young Shoot Extract + Acarbose interactionAcenocoumarolSintrom
How Acenocoumarol interacts with Phyto-Gen Liv-gen — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Black Currant (ribes Nigrum) Bud ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black currant seed oil might increase the risk of bleeding if used in combination with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Black Currant (ribes Nigrum) Bud Extract + Acenocoumarol interactionAcepromazineAtravet
How Acepromazine interacts with Phyto-Gen Liv-gen — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Black Currant (ribes Nigrum) Bud ExtractPhenothiazines Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black currant seed oil might increase the risk of seizure in patients receiving phenothiazines.
Read the full Black Currant (ribes Nigrum) Bud Extract + Acepromazine interactionAcetaminophen, AspirinGemnisyn
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin interacts with Phyto-Gen Liv-gen — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Black Currant (ribes Nigrum) Bud ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black currant seed oil might increase the risk of bleeding if used in combination with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Black Currant (ribes Nigrum) Bud Extract + Acetaminophen, Aspirin interactionAcetaminophen, Aspirin, CaffeineExcedrin, Excedrin Extra Strength, Excedrin Migraine
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interacts with Phyto-Gen Liv-gen — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Black Currant (ribes Nigrum) Bud ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black currant seed oil might increase the risk of bleeding if used in combination with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Black Currant (ribes Nigrum) Bud Extract + Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interactionAcetaminophen, IbuprofenCombogesic
How Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen interacts with Phyto-Gen Liv-gen — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Black Currant (ribes Nigrum) Bud ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black currant seed oil might increase the risk of bleeding if used in combination with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Black Currant (ribes Nigrum) Bud Extract + Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen interactionAcetohexamideDymelor
How Acetohexamide interacts with Phyto-Gen Liv-gen — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Juniper (juniperus Communis) Young Shoot ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking juniper berry with antidiabetes medications might cause additive hypoglycemia.
Read the full Juniper (juniperus Communis) Young Shoot Extract + Acetohexamide interactionAcetylsalicylic AcidEntrophen
How Acetylsalicylic Acid interacts with Phyto-Gen Liv-gen — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Black Currant (ribes Nigrum) Bud ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black currant seed oil might increase the risk of bleeding if used in combination with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Black Currant (ribes Nigrum) Bud Extract + Acetylsalicylic Acid interactionAlbiglutideTanzeum
How Albiglutide interacts with Phyto-Gen Liv-gen — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Juniper (juniperus Communis) Young Shoot ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking juniper berry with antidiabetes medications might cause additive hypoglycemia.
Read the full Juniper (juniperus Communis) Young Shoot Extract + Albiglutide interactionAlogliptinNesina
How Alogliptin interacts with Phyto-Gen Liv-gen — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Juniper (juniperus Communis) Young Shoot ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking juniper berry with antidiabetes medications might cause additive hypoglycemia.
Read the full Juniper (juniperus Communis) Young Shoot Extract + Alogliptin interactionAlogliptin, MetforminKazano
How Alogliptin, Metformin interacts with Phyto-Gen Liv-gen — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Juniper (juniperus Communis) Young Shoot ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking juniper berry with antidiabetes medications might cause additive hypoglycemia.
Read the full Juniper (juniperus Communis) Young Shoot Extract + Alogliptin, Metformin interactionAlogliptin, PioglitazoneOseni
How Alogliptin, Pioglitazone interacts with Phyto-Gen Liv-gen — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Juniper (juniperus Communis) Young Shoot ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking juniper berry with antidiabetes medications might cause additive hypoglycemia.
Read the full Juniper (juniperus Communis) Young Shoot Extract + Alogliptin, Pioglitazone interactionAlteplase, TpaActilyse, Activase
How Alteplase, Tpa interacts with Phyto-Gen Liv-gen — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Black Currant (ribes Nigrum) Bud ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black currant seed oil might increase the risk of bleeding if used in combination with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Black Currant (ribes Nigrum) Bud Extract + Alteplase, Tpa interactionAluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium HydroxideAscriptin Codeine #2
How Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interacts with Phyto-Gen Liv-gen — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Black Currant (ribes Nigrum) Bud ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black currant seed oil might increase the risk of bleeding if used in combination with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Black Currant (ribes Nigrum) Bud Extract + Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionAluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium HydroxideAscriptin
How Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide interacts with Phyto-Gen Liv-gen — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Black Currant (ribes Nigrum) Bud ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black currant seed oil might increase the risk of bleeding if used in combination with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Black Currant (ribes Nigrum) Bud Extract + Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionAmitriptyline, PerphenazineEtrafon, Etrafon-A, Etrafon-Forte, Triavil
How Amitriptyline, Perphenazine interacts with Phyto-Gen Liv-gen — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Black Currant (ribes Nigrum) Bud ExtractPhenothiazines Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black currant seed oil might increase the risk of seizure in patients receiving phenothiazines.
Read the full Black Currant (ribes Nigrum) Bud Extract + Amitriptyline, Perphenazine interactionAnacaulase-bcdbNexoBrid
How Anacaulase-bcdb interacts with Phyto-Gen Liv-gen — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Black Currant (ribes Nigrum) Bud ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black currant seed oil might increase the risk of bleeding if used in combination with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Black Currant (ribes Nigrum) Bud Extract + Anacaulase-bcdb interactionAnagrelideAgrylin
How Anagrelide interacts with Phyto-Gen Liv-gen — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Black Currant (ribes Nigrum) Bud ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black currant seed oil might increase the risk of bleeding if used in combination with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Black Currant (ribes Nigrum) Bud Extract + Anagrelide interactionAnisindioneMiradon
How Anisindione interacts with Phyto-Gen Liv-gen — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Black Currant (ribes Nigrum) Bud ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black currant seed oil might increase the risk of bleeding if used in combination with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Black Currant (ribes Nigrum) Bud Extract + Anisindione interactionAntidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) InhibitorGlyxambi
How Antidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) Inhibitor interacts with Phyto-Gen Liv-gen — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Juniper (juniperus Communis) Young Shoot ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking juniper berry with antidiabetes medications might cause additive hypoglycemia.
Read the full Juniper (juniperus Communis) Young Shoot Extract + Antidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) Inhibitor interactionAntithrombin IiiThrombate III
How Antithrombin Iii interacts with Phyto-Gen Liv-gen — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Black Currant (ribes Nigrum) Bud ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black currant seed oil might increase the risk of bleeding if used in combination with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Black Currant (ribes Nigrum) Bud Extract + Antithrombin Iii interactionApixabanEliquis
How Apixaban interacts with Phyto-Gen Liv-gen — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Black Currant (ribes Nigrum) Bud ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black currant seed oil might increase the risk of bleeding if used in combination with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Black Currant (ribes Nigrum) Bud Extract + Apixaban interactionArgatrobanArgatroban
How Argatroban interacts with Phyto-Gen Liv-gen — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Black Currant (ribes Nigrum) Bud ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black currant seed oil might increase the risk of bleeding if used in combination with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Black Currant (ribes Nigrum) Bud Extract + Argatroban interactionAspirinAngettes 75, ASA, Asaphen, Aspirin, Caprin, Cartia +8 more
How Aspirin interacts with Phyto-Gen Liv-gen — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Black Currant (ribes Nigrum) Bud ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black currant seed oil might increase the risk of bleeding if used in combination with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Black Currant (ribes Nigrum) Bud Extract + Aspirin interactionAspirin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium HydroxideAscriptin Codeine #3
How Aspirin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interacts with Phyto-Gen Liv-gen — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Black Currant (ribes Nigrum) Bud ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black currant seed oil might increase the risk of bleeding if used in combination with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Black Currant (ribes Nigrum) Bud Extract + Aspirin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionAspirin, ButalbitalAxotal
How Aspirin, Butalbital interacts with Phyto-Gen Liv-gen — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Black Currant (ribes Nigrum) Bud ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black currant seed oil might increase the risk of bleeding if used in combination with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Black Currant (ribes Nigrum) Bud Extract + Aspirin, Butalbital interactionAspirin, Butalbital, CaffeineFiorinal
How Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine interacts with Phyto-Gen Liv-gen — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Black Currant (ribes Nigrum) Bud ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black currant seed oil might increase the risk of bleeding if used in combination with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Black Currant (ribes Nigrum) Bud Extract + Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine interactionAspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine PhosphateFiorinal w/ Codeine
How Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine Phosphate interacts with Phyto-Gen Liv-gen — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Black Currant (ribes Nigrum) Bud ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black currant seed oil might increase the risk of bleeding if used in combination with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Black Currant (ribes Nigrum) Bud Extract + Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine Phosphate interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Phyto-Gen Liv-gen 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.
Juniper (Juniperus communis) young shoot extract
Antidiabetes Drugs
Theoretically, taking juniper berry with antidiabetes medications might cause additive hypoglycemia.
Animal research shows that juniper berry can lower blood glucose.
Diuretic Drugs
Theoretically, juniper berry might increase the risk of adverse effects from diuretic drugs.
Juniper berry is thought to have mild diuretic effects.
Lithium
Theoretically, juniper berry might reduce lithium excretion and increase serum levels of lithium.
Juniper berry is thought to have mild diuretic effects.
Black Currant (Ribes nigrum) bud extract
Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs
Theoretically, black currant seed oil might increase the risk of bleeding if used in combination with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), a constituent of black currant seed oil, appears to have antiplatelet effects.
Phenothiazines
Theoretically, black currant seed oil might increase the risk of seizure in patients receiving phenothiazines.
Black currant seed oil contains gamma-linolenic acid (GLA). There is some concern that taking supplements containing GLA might cause seizures, or lower the seizure threshold, when taken with phenothiazines, although there is no evidence that black currant seed oil causes seizures. In one report, three patients with schizophrenia who had received phenothiazines developed EEG changes suggestive of temporal lobe epilepsy after starting treatment with GLA, although none experienced an actual seizure. In another report, two patients with schizophrenia who were stabilized on phenothiazines developed seizures when evening primrose 4 grams daily, which contains GLA, was added. One of these patients had a prior history of seizures.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Phyto-Gen Liv-gen, from the product label.
Genestra Brands
- Name
- Seroyal USA
- City
- Pittsburgh
- State
- PA
- ZipCode
- 15275
- Phone Number
- 1-888-737-6925
- Web Address
- seroyal.com
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The Full Monographs Behind Phyto-Gen Liv-gen’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Juniper
Interacts with 162 drugsJuniper berry is a traditional herb best known for flavoring gin and for its folk use as a diuretic and digestive aid. Solid human evidence for its health benefits is limited, and it can irr...
Read the full Juniper monograph → Herb & supplement monographBlack Currant
Interacts with 140 drugsBlack currant is a nutritious berry that is rich in vitamin C and antioxidants, and its seed oil contains the omega-6 fatty acid GLA. While it is enjoyed safely as a food and is popular as a...
Read the full Black Currant monograph → Herb & supplement monographEnglish Walnut
English walnut is a nutritious tree nut rich in plant-based omega-3 fats, fiber, and antioxidants, and eating it as part of a balanced diet may support heart health. Most concentrated supple...
Read the full English Walnut monograph →Sources & How We Checked
Phyto-Gen Liv-gen'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.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.
The 29 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.
Juniper 7 references
- Newall CA, Anderson LA, Philpson JD. Herbal Medicine: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals. London, UK: The Pharmaceutical Press, 1996.
- The Review of Natural Products by Facts and Comparisons. St. Louis, MO: Wolters Kluwer Co., 1999.
- Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions. 2nd ed. Sandy, OR: Eclectic Medical Publications, 1998.
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