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Pure Raspberry Ketone Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by CurEase

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Capsule Category: Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 23, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Pure Raspberry Ketone 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

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Pure Raspberry Ketone is a dietary supplement by CurEase with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for weight loss, fat burning, boosting metabolism.Based on those ingredients, 174 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Raspberry Ketone. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Pure Raspberry Ketone by CurEase

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.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains one active ingredient: raspberry ketone. It's a naturally occurring compound found in red raspberries, though the supplement form is a concentrated dose much higher than you'd get from food.

The capsule itself is made with gelatin, which is an inactive ingredient (the carrier that holds the active compound).

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Not assessable

This is a single-ingredient Raspberry Ketone product and its label doesn't state a use — see Raspberry Ketone's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.

The evidence isn't established in the data we hold for either of raspberry ketone's claimed uses. It's listed for both alopecia areata (a hair-loss condition) and obesity, but in both cases the research rating is insufficient reliable evidence to rate — meaning the studies so far don't give us a clear answer on whether it actually works.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Raspberry Ketone

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Raspberry ketone is used in foods without concern, but safety data for the high supplement doses in products like this is very limited. That said, case reports and the stimulant-like structure of the compound raise real concerns: some people have reported heart palpitations, racing heart (tachycardia), elevated blood pressure, or even serious arrhythmias after taking it.

Sweating, diarrhea, and shakiness have also been reported. For pregnancy, the safety data advises against it — there isn't enough information to know if it's safe.

The same applies to breastfeeding. If you're pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether this product is right for you.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Raspberry Ketone

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Raspberry Ketone.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs.
  • For scale: 174 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting if you take blood thinners like warfarin — raspberry ketone may reduce its effectiveness and raise your clotting risk. Also watch out for stimulant drugs (decongestants, some weight-loss or energy aids, certain ADHD medications) — the combination may trigger heart palpitations or dangerous heart rhythms.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

This product is marketed for hair loss and weight loss, but the evidence for either use isn't clear. More importantly, it interacts with blood thinners and stimulant drugs, and case reports link it to heart palpitations and dangerous heart rhythms.

If you take warfarin or any stimulant medication, or have a heart condition, clear it with your doctor or pharmacist first — don't start this on your own.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Nov 21, 2012.

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

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Pure Raspberry Ketone, straight from the product label.

Brand CurEase
Net contents 120 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Nov 21, 2012
DSLD ID 15276
Product type Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Pure Raspberry Ketone by CurEase, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
120
IngredientAmount% DV
Raspberry Ketone250 mg--

Other ingredients: Gelatin Capsule

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Label statements
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Formulation

NOTHING ADDED No Fillers No Flowing Agents No Binders No Chemicals

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.

General Statements

(250mg each)

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

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Pure Raspberry Ketone by CurEase label

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Pure Raspberry Ketone label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Pure Raspberry Ketone by CurEase

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container120 Amounts shown are per serving.

Raspberry Ketone

Interacts with
174 drugs
250 mg per serving Form: 4-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)butan-2-one

Raspberry ketone is a natural aroma compound found in red raspberries that is heavily marketed for weight loss, but there is no good human evidence th...

Raspberry Ketone monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin Capsule. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Pure Raspberry Ketone by CurEase Drug Interactions

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174 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Raspberry Ketone 174

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Pure Raspberry Ketone interact with 174 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Pure Raspberry Ketone interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Raspberry Ketone

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Pure Raspberry Ketone with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Raspberry Ketone2 drug types · 174 drugs

Stimulant Drugs

Theoretically, raspberry ketone might increase the risk of adverse cardiovascular effects with stimulant drugs.
Structurally, raspberry ketone resembles synephrine, a known stimulant agent. Heart palpitations, elevated blood pressure, coronary vasospasm, pulseless electrical activity arrest, and resistant polymorphic ventricular tachycardia have been reported in patients taking raspberry ketone.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Warfarin (Coumadin)

Theoretically, raspberry ketone might increase warfarin dose requirements.
In one case report, a patient taking warfarin 55 mg per week had a decrease in INR over a period of one month while taking raspberry ketone 250 mg daily. A warfarin dose increase to 70 mg per week was necessary to maintain a therapeutic INR while taking raspberry ketone. The mechanism for this potential interaction is not known.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Raspberry Ketone full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Pure Raspberry Ketone, from the product label.

CurEase

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Web Address
WWW.CUREASE.COM
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Pure Raspberry Ketone by CurEase: Common Questions

Does Pure Raspberry Ketone by CurEase interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Pure Raspberry Ketone has a known interaction with 174 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Pure Raspberry Ketone contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Can I take this if I'm on warfarin?
No — don't start this without talking to your doctor first. Raspberry ketone has been shown to reduce warfarin's effectiveness, which puts you at risk of a blood clot. Your doctor may need to adjust your dose or advise against the supplement altogether.
What are the main side effects?
Case reports link raspberry ketone to heart palpitations, racing heartbeat, high blood pressure, and in rare cases serious heart rhythm problems. Some people also report sweating, diarrhea, and shakiness. Because stimulant-related effects are possible and human studies are limited, these risks aren't fully understood.
Is this safe in pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
No — the safety data advises against it. There isn't enough information to know if it's safe during pregnancy or breastfeeding, so talk with your doctor or pharmacist before using it if you're pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or nursing.
Does it actually work for hair loss or weight loss?
The evidence isn't clear. For both uses the research is rated as insufficient reliable evidence to rate, meaning we don't have solid proof it works in either case.
What is raspberry ketone?
It's a compound naturally found in red raspberries. This supplement gives you a concentrated dose much higher than you'd get from eating the fruit. Structurally it resembles synephrine, a known stimulant, which is why it carries cardiovascular risks.

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The Full Monographs Behind Pure Raspberry Ketone’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Herb & supplement monograph

Raspberry Ketone

Interacts with 174 drugs

Raspberry ketone is a natural aroma compound found in red raspberries that is heavily marketed for weight loss, but there is no good human evidence that it helps people lose weight. Most cla...

Read the full Raspberry Ketone monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Pure Raspberry Ketone'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.

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 4 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.

Raspberry Ketone 4 references
  1. Adverse Event Report. Raspberry Ketone. Natural MedWatch, April 27, 2012.
  2. Adverse Event Report. Raspberry Ketone. Natural MedWatch, September 18, 2011.
  3. Ansari SA, Patel F, Ashouri D, Dhaliwal JSS, Desai A. Resistant Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia in a Patient Taking Raspberry Ketones Weight Loss Supplement. Cureus 2022;14(12):e33089. PubMed
  4. Khattar A, Beeton I. Coronary vasospasm and raspberry ketones weight-loss supplement: Is there a connection? Anatol J Cardiol. 2020;24(3):205-208.

See these in context on the Raspberry Ketone monograph →

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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.

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