Prosaic By Nature Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Prosaic By Nature 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
Prosaic By Nature is a dietary supplement by Amazon Therapeutics with 5 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for fatigue and low energy, stress and coping (adaptogen), mental performance and focus.Based on those ingredients, 1,271 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Rhodiola, Damiana. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Prosaic By Nature by Amazon Therapeutics
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
Prosaic By Nature is a liquid supplement with 5 active ingredients: rhodiola, maca, damiana, muira puama, and tayuya. Rhodiola is traditionally used to help with stress and energy; maca is commonly used for sexual function and energy; damiana has been used for sexual desire and mood; and muira puama and tayuya are botanical ingredients with traditional uses.
The liquid also contains inactive ingredients — 35–40% organic alcohol and distilled water — to preserve and deliver the active botanicals.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The evidence for what this product can do isn't established in our data. All six uses we track for rhodiola — including altitude sickness, anxiety, heart rhythm, athletic performance, and bladder cancer — have insufficient reliable evidence.
The same is true for maca's tracked uses (amenorrhea, anemia, sexual dysfunction, athletic performance, and osteoporosis), damiana's uses (sexual dysfunction, asthma, headache, cognition, constipation, and depression), and muira puama's tracked uses (sexual dysfunction and erectile dysfunction). This doesn't mean the ingredients don't work; it means the clinical evidence hasn't yet established a clear benefit for these conditions.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Rhodiola is generally well tolerated for short-term use, but long-term safety hasn't been well studied. The most common side effects are dizziness and changes in saliva production (either dry mouth or excessive saliva).
Damiana can cause stomach pain, especially uncooked fresh damiana, and at very high doses (200 grams of extract) has caused serious neurological effects in one case. Maca is generally well tolerated as a food, though supplement safety long-term is unclear.
Regarding pregnancy and breastfeeding: the safety data advise against rhodiola, damiana, maca, and muira puama during pregnancy and breastfeeding because there isn't enough data to know either way. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether this product is right for you in these situations.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before you take Prosaic By Nature, double-check with your doctor or pharmacist if you take blood pressure medications (antihypertensives) or losartan — rhodiola may lower your blood pressure further or raise losartan levels. Diabetes medications are also a concern with both rhodiola and damiana, as they may increase low blood sugar risk.
If you take drugs broken down by your liver (including CYP2C9, P-glycoprotein, CYP1A2, or CYP3A4 metabolic pathways) or immunosuppressants, run those by your healthcare provider as well.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
Prosaic By Nature may interest people exploring traditional botanical supplements for energy or vitality, but the clinical evidence for its uses isn't yet established. If you take blood pressure medications, diabetes drugs, losartan, immunosuppressants, or drugs that rely on liver metabolism, you should check your exact medications with your doctor or pharmacist before starting this product — rhodiola's interactions with these drug types are documented.
Avoid it during pregnancy or while breastfeeding unless your doctor advises otherwise.
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Assessment coverage: 4 of 5 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jul 27, 2021.
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 Prosaic By Nature, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Amazon Therapeutics |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 838451008173 |
| Net contents | 2 Fluid Ounce(s); 60 mL |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jul 27, 2021 |
| DSLD ID | 248381 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Liquid |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Women (not pregnant or lactating) |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Prosaic By Nature by Amazon Therapeutics, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Rhodiola | 0 NP | -- |
| Maca | 0 NP | -- |
| Damiana | 0 NP | -- |
| Muira Puama | 0 NP | -- |
| Tayuya | 0 NP | -- |
Other ingredients: 35-40% organic Alcohol, distilled Water
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General Statements
Your Selection You hold in your hands the finest traditional botanical available. This botanical is a long-standing favorite of South America where it has been empirically selected for its effectiveness over many generations.
Traditional Ethnobotanical Information Amazon Therapeutics works for the preservation of rainforests and to uphold the intellectual property rights of native healers and their traditional medicines.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Directions Take 10-15 drops two or three times daily or as recommended by a health care practitioner.
Precautions
Cautions: Information provided on this label should not be used as medical advice. Not intended for long-term use.
Not intended for pregnant or nursing women.
Keep out of the reach of children.
Formulation
Promotes emotional well-being
Direct from the source
Gluten free
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Seals/Symbols
Wild Crafted Sustainable Harvest
FDA Disclaimer Statement
This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
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Prosaic By Nature by Amazon Therapeutics label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Prosaic By Nature by Amazon Therapeutics
These are the 5 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size10 Drop(s) Dosage formLiquid 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.
Rhodiola
Interacts with1,271 drugs
Rhodiola is an herb traditionally used to fight fatigue and help the body cope with stress. Some small studies suggest it may modestly reduce fatigue...
Rhodiola monograph & interactionsMaca
No knowninteractions
Maca is a nutrient-rich Andean root often used for energy, libido, and menopause symptoms. Early studies suggest it may modestly help sexual desire an...
Maca monograph & interactionsDamiana
Interacts with86 drugs
Damiana is a traditional herb most famous as an aphrodisiac and mild mood-lifter, but solid human evidence for any of its uses is very limited. It is...
Damiana monograph & interactionsMuira Puama
No knowninteractions
Muira puama is a Brazilian plant traditionally used as an aphrodisiac and general tonic, often nicknamed 'potency wood.' Human research is very limite...
Muira Puama monograph & interactionsTayuya
Other (inactive) ingredients: 35-40% organic Alcohol, Distilled Water. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Prosaic By Nature by Amazon Therapeutics Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Prosaic By Nature contains rhodiola and damiana, both of which interact with medications.
The most serious concern is rhodiola's potential to lower blood pressure when combined with antihypertensive drugs (blood pressure medications), which could raise the risk of dangerously low blood pressure (hypotension).
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Rhodiola also interacts moderately with diabetes medications — it may lower blood sugar and increase the risk of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) — and with losartan (Cozaar), a common blood pressure drug, by slowing how your body clears it and potentially raising its levels. Additionally, rhodiola may slow the metabolism of other drugs broken down by your liver, including a broad group of medications processed through CYP2C9, P-glycoprotein pathways, and to a lesser extent CYP1A2 and CYP3A4 enzymes.
Theoretically, this could raise drug levels and side effects. Rhodiola may also interfere with immunosuppressant drugs used to prevent organ rejection or manage autoimmune conditions.
Damiana interacts moderately with diabetes medications in a similar way — it may lower blood sugar and increase hypoglycemia risk. Maca and muira puama have no documented interactions in our data.
We could not check tayuya. Run your exact medications through the search tool on this page before you start.
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The ingredients in Prosaic By Nature interact with 1,271 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
2 of the 5 ingredients in Prosaic By Nature interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Rhodiola Damiana
Ado-trastuzumab EmtansineKadcyla
How Ado-trastuzumab Emtansine interacts with Prosaic By Nature — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
RhodiolaCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rhodiola might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Rhodiola + Ado-trastuzumab Emtansine interactionAbemaciclibVerzenio
How Abemaciclib interacts with Prosaic By Nature — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
RhodiolaCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rhodiola might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Rhodiola + Abemaciclib interactionAbiraterone
How Abiraterone interacts with Prosaic By Nature — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
RhodiolaCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rhodiola might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Rhodiola + Abiraterone interactionAbiraterone AcetateYonsa, Zytiga
How Abiraterone Acetate interacts with Prosaic By Nature — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
RhodiolaCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rhodiola might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Rhodiola + Abiraterone Acetate interactionAcepromazineAtravet
How Acepromazine interacts with Prosaic By Nature — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
RhodiolaCns Depressants Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rhodiola might increase the risk of adverse effects when taken with CNS depressants.
Read the full Rhodiola + Acepromazine interactionAcetaminophenChildren's Tylenol, Children's Tylenol Meltaways, Tylenol, Tylenol Ex Strength
How Acetaminophen interacts with Prosaic By Nature — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
RhodiolaCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rhodiola might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
Read the full Rhodiola + Acetaminophen interactionAcetaminophen, AspirinGemnisyn
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin interacts with Prosaic By Nature — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
RhodiolaCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rhodiola might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
Read the full Rhodiola + Acetaminophen, Aspirin interactionAcetaminophen, Aspirin, CaffeineExcedrin, Excedrin Extra Strength, Excedrin Migraine
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interacts with Prosaic By Nature — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
RhodiolaCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rhodiola might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
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How Acetaminophen, Brompheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with Prosaic By Nature — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
RhodiolaCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rhodiola might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
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How Acetaminophen, Butalbital interacts with Prosaic By Nature — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
RhodiolaCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rhodiola might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
Read the full Rhodiola + Acetaminophen, Butalbital interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, CaffeineEsgic, Esgic Plus, Fiogesic, Fioricet, Repan, Tecnal +1 more
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine interacts with Prosaic By Nature — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
RhodiolaCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rhodiola might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
Read the full Rhodiola + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, CodeineEsgic with Codeine, Fioricet w/ Codeine
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine interacts with Prosaic By Nature — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
RhodiolaCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cns Depressants +1 Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rhodiola might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Rhodiola + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, CodeineBancap w/ Codeine
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine interacts with Prosaic By Nature — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
RhodiolaCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cns Depressants Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rhodiola might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
Read the full Rhodiola + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine PhosphatePhrenilin #3
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine Phosphate interacts with Prosaic By Nature — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
RhodiolaCns Depressants, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rhodiola might increase the risk of adverse effects when taken with CNS depressants.
Read the full Rhodiola + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine Phosphate interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, PhenylephrineHycomine Compound
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, Phenylephrine interacts with Prosaic By Nature — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
RhodiolaCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates +1 Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rhodiola might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
Read the full Rhodiola + 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 Prosaic By Nature — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
RhodiolaCns Depressants, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates +1 Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rhodiola might increase the risk of adverse effects when taken with CNS depressants.
Read the full Rhodiola + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, SalicylamideCodalan No.1, Codalan No.2, Codalan No.3
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, Salicylamide interacts with Prosaic By Nature — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
RhodiolaCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cns Depressants +1 Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rhodiola might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Rhodiola + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, Salicylamide interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, DihydrocodeineDHC Plus, Panlor DC, Panlor SS
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine interacts with Prosaic By Nature — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
RhodiolaCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates +1 Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rhodiola might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
Read the full Rhodiola + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, IsomethepteneMigralam
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Isometheptene interacts with Prosaic By Nature — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
RhodiolaCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rhodiola might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
Read the full Rhodiola + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Isometheptene interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, PyrilamineMidol Max Strength Menstrual
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Pyrilamine interacts with Prosaic By Nature — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
RhodiolaCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rhodiola might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Rhodiola + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Pyrilamine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan HbrVicks Formula 44M Cough, Cold & Flu Relief
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan Hbr interacts with Prosaic By Nature — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
RhodiolaCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rhodiola might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
Read the full Rhodiola + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan Hbr interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, PhenylephrineColrex
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, Phenylephrine interacts with Prosaic By Nature — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
RhodiolaCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cns Depressants +1 Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rhodiola might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
Read the full Rhodiola + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, Phenylephrine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, DextromethorphanCoricidin II Extra Strength Cold and Flu
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan interacts with Prosaic By Nature — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
RhodiolaCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rhodiola might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
Read the full Rhodiola + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan HydrobromideCoricidin HBP Maximum Strength Flu
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide interacts with Prosaic By Nature — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
RhodiolaCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rhodiola might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Rhodiola + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, PhenylpropanolamineMulti Symptom Cold Relief
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with Prosaic By Nature — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
RhodiolaCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rhodiola might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
Read the full Rhodiola + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Phenylpropanolamine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, PseudoephedrineChildren's Tylenol Cold Plus Cough, Tylenol Cold Ex Strength
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Pseudoephedrine interacts with Prosaic By Nature — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
RhodiolaCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rhodiola might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Rhodiola + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Pseudoephedrine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine, SalicylamideRhinogesic GG
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine, Salicylamide interacts with Prosaic By Nature — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
RhodiolaCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rhodiola might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
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How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine interacts with Prosaic By Nature — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
RhodiolaCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rhodiola might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
Read the full Rhodiola + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine, SalicylamideRhinogesic, Rhinogesic JR
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine, Salicylamide interacts with Prosaic By Nature — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
RhodiolaCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rhodiola might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
Read the full Rhodiola + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine, Salicylamide interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, PhenylpropanolamineAlumadrine, Conex, Sinadrin Max Strength, Sinulin
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with Prosaic By Nature — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
RhodiolaCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rhodiola might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
Read the full Rhodiola + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Prosaic By Nature 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.
Rhodiola
Antidiabetes Drugs
Theoretically, taking rhodiola with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
In vitro and animal research shows that rhodiola extract can decrease blood glucose due to alpha-glucosidase activity.
Antihypertensive Drugs
Theoretically, taking rhodiola with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
In vitro and animal research shows that rhodiola extract inhibits angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) and might lower blood pressure.
Cytochrome P450 2C9 (Cyp2C9) Substrates
Theoretically, rhodiola might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2C9.
In vitro research shows that rhodiola inhibits CYP2C9. This effect is highly variable and appears to be dependent on the rhodiola product studied. Also, a clinical study in healthy young males found that taking rhodiola extract 290 mg daily for 14 days reduces the metabolism of losartan, a CYP2C9 substrate, by 21% after 4 hours.
Immunosuppressants
Theoretically, rhodiola use might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
In vitro and animal research show that rhodiola has immunostimulatory effects.
Losartan (Cozaar)
Rhodiola might increase the levels and adverse effects of losartan.
A clinical study in healthy young males found that taking rhodiola extract 290 mg daily for 14 days reduces the metabolism of losartan, a CYP2C9 substrate, by 21% after 4 hours.
P-Glycoprotein Substrates
Theoretically, rhodiola might increase levels of P-glycoprotein substrates.
In vitro research shows that rhodiola inhibits P-glycoprotein. Theoretically, using rhodiola with P-glycoprotein substrates might increase drug levels and potentially increase the risk of adverse effects.
Antidepressant Drugs
Theoretically, rhodiola might increase the risk of adverse effects when taken with antidepressants.
A review of adverse event reports in Poland identified cases of tachyarrhythmias, myalgia, arthralgia, gum pain, restless leg syndrome, swallowing disorders, and changes in consciousness when rhodiola was taken in combination with paroxetine, escitalopram, fluoxetine, sertraline, trazodone, and/or duloxetine.
Cns Depressants
Theoretically, rhodiola might increase the risk of adverse effects when taken with CNS depressants.
A review of adverse event reports in Poland identified cases of excessive sedation, myoclonus, hypotension, and hallucinations when rhodiola was taken with haloperidol, diazepam, or alprazolam.
Cytochrome P450 1A2 (Cyp1A2) Substrates
Theoretically, rhodiola might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
In vitro research shows that rhodiola inhibits CYP1A2. This effect is highly variable and appears to be dependent on the rhodiola product studied. However, a clinical study in healthy young males found that taking rhodiola extract 290 mg daily for 14 days does not inhibit the metabolism of caffeine, a CYP1A2 substrate.
Cytochrome P450 3A4 (Cyp3A4) Substrates
Theoretically, rhodiola might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
In vitro research shows that rhodiola inhibits CYP3A4. This effect is highly variable and appears to be dependent on the rhodiola product studied. However, a clinical study in healthy young males found that taking rhodiola extract 290 mg daily for 14 days does not inhibit the metabolism of midazolam, a CYP3A4 substrate.
Damiana
Antidiabetes Drugs
Theoretically, taking damiana with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Animal research shows that taking damiana lowers blood glucose level.
Brand information
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Amazon Therapeutics
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- Herbs America
- Street Address
- PO Box 446
- City
- Murphy
- State
- OR
- ZipCode
- 97533
- Phone Number
- 541-846-6222
- Web Address
- www.amazonmedicine.com
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The Full Monographs Behind Prosaic By Nature’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Rhodiola
Interacts with 1,271 drugsRhodiola is an herb traditionally used to fight fatigue and help the body cope with stress. Some small studies suggest it may modestly reduce fatigue and improve mood, but the evidence is li...
Read the full Rhodiola monograph → Herb & supplement monographMaca
Maca is a nutrient-rich Andean root often used for energy, libido, and menopause symptoms. Early studies suggest it may modestly help sexual desire and some menopause symptoms, but the evide...
Read the full Maca monograph → Herb & supplement monographDamiana
Interacts with 86 drugsDamiana is a traditional herb most famous as an aphrodisiac and mild mood-lifter, but solid human evidence for any of its uses is very limited. It is generally well tolerated in the small am...
Read the full Damiana monograph → Herb & supplement monographMuira Puama
Muira puama is a Brazilian plant traditionally used as an aphrodisiac and general tonic, often nicknamed 'potency wood.' Human research is very limited, so its benefits are not well proven,...
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Prosaic By Nature'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.
Rhodiola 13 references
- Kim SH, Hyun SH, Choung SY. Antioxidative effects of Cinnamomi cassiae and Rhodiola rosea extracts in liver of diabetic mice. Biofactors 2006;26:209-19.
- Kwon YI, Jang HD, Shetty K. Evaluation of Rhodiola crenulata and Rhodiola rosea for management of type II diabetes and hypertension. Asia Pac J Clin Nutr 2006;15:425-32.
- Bystritsky A, Kerwin L, Feusner JD. A pilot study of Rhodiola rosea (Rhodax) for generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). J Altern Complement Med 2008;14:175-80.
- Shevtsov VA, Zholus BI, Shervarly VI, et al. A randomized trial of two different doses of a SHR-5 Rhodiola rosea extract versus placebo and control of capacity for mental work. Phytomedicine 2003;10:95-105. PubMed
- Apostolidis E, Kwon YI, Shetty K. Potential of cranberry-based herbal synergies for diabetes and hypertension management. Asia Pac J Clin Nutr 2006;15:433-41.
- Hellum BH, Tosse A, Hoybakk K, et al. Potent in vitro inhibition of CYP3A4 and P-glycoprotein by Rhodiola rosea. Planta Med 2010;76:331-8.
- Skopriska-Rozewska E, Wojcik R, Siwicki AK, et al. The effect of Rhodiola quadrifida extracts on cellular immunity in mice and rats. Pol J Vet Sci 2008;11:105-11.
- Mishra KP, Chanda S, Shukla K, Ganju L. Adjuvant effect of aqueous extract of Rhodiola imbricate rhizome on the immune responses to tetanus toxoid and ovalbumin in rats. Immunopharmacol Immunotoxicol 2010;32:141-6.
- Li HX, Sze SC, Tong Y, Ng TB. Production of Th1- and Th2-dependent cytokines induced by the Chinese medicine herb, Rhodiola algida, on human peripheral blood monocytes. J Ethnopharmacol 2009;123:257-66. PubMed
- Mishra KP, Ganju L, Chanda S, et al. Aqueous extract of Rhodiola imbricate rhizome stimulates Toll-like receptor 4, granzyme-B and Th1 cytokines in vitro. Immunobiology 2009;214:27-31.
- Thu OK, Nilsen OG, Hellum B. In vitro inhibition of cytochrome P-450 activities and quantification of constituents in a selection of commercial Rhodiola rosea products. Pharm Bio. 2016 Dec;54(12):3249-3256.
- Thu OK, Spigset O, Nilsen OG, Hellum B. Effect of commercial Rhodiola rosea on CYP enzyme activity in humans. Eur J Clin Pharmacol. 2016 Mar;72(3):295-300. PubMed
- Woron J, Siwek M. Unwanted effects of psychotropic drug interactions with medicinal products and diet supplements containing plant extracts. Psychiatr Pol 2018;52(6):983-96. PubMed
Maca 1 reference
- Valerio, L. G., Jr. and Gonzales, G. F. Toxicological aspects of the South American herbs cat's claw (Uncaria tomentosa) and Maca (Lepidium meyenii) : a critical synopsis. Toxicol.Rev 2005;24(1):11-35. PubMed
Damiana 2 references
- Newall CA, Anderson LA, Philpson JD. Herbal Medicine: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals. London, UK: The Pharmaceutical Press, 1996.
- Alarcon-Aquilar FJ, Roman-Ramos R, Perez-Gutierrez S, et al. Study of the anti-hyperglycemic effect of plants used as antidiabetics. J Ethnopharmacol 1998;61:101-10. PubMed
Muira Puama 2 references
- Waynberg, J. and Brewer, S. Effects of Herbal vX on libido and sexual activity in premenopausal and postmenopausal women. Adv Ther 2000;17(5):255-262. PubMed
- Nguyen S, Rajfer J, Shaheen M. Safety and efficacy of daily Revactin in men with erectile dysfunction: a 3-month pilot study. Transl Androl Urol. 2018;7(2):266-73. PubMed
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