Organic Red Clover Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Organic Red Clover 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
Organic Red Clover is a dietary supplement by Oregon's Wild Harvest with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for menopause symptoms (hot flashes), high cholesterol, bone health/osteoporosis.Based on those ingredients, 867 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are organic Red Clover. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Organic Red Clover by Oregon's Wild Harvest
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
This product contains one active ingredient: organic red clover. The capsule itself is made with pullulan, which is the only inactive ingredient listed.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The evidence we hold doesn't establish that red clover works for any specific condition. For menopausal symptoms, hair loss (androgenic alopecia), osteoarthritis, and osteoporosis—conditions red clover is sometimes used for—the available data rates the evidence as insufficient to make a reliable call on whether it helps.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Red clover is generally well tolerated when taken short-term by healthy adults. The most common side effects reported are muscle pain, nausea, and vaginal spotting.
Because red clover acts like estrogen in your body, there's been theoretical concern it might raise the risk of estrogen-sensitive cancers like breast or uterine cancer; a review of clinical trials found it may modestly increase breast density on mammograms in premenopausal women, though not in postmenopausal women. The safety data advises against red clover during pregnancy because of its estrogen-like effects and lack of safety testing.
There isn't enough information to know whether it's safe while breastfeeding, so talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice if you're nursing.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before taking this product, check the search tool below if you use estrogen-containing drugs (birth control, hormone therapy), methotrexate, tamoxifen, or any drug metabolized by your liver's cytochrome P450 enzymes. Also flag blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs like warfarin or aspirin, though the clinical risk is lower for these.
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.
Red clover may be worth considering if you're exploring options for menopausal symptoms or bone health, though the evidence for it isn't solid yet. Be careful if you take estrogen therapy, methotrexate, tamoxifen, or drugs metabolized by your liver.
If you're pregnant or breastfeeding, talk with your pharmacist first. Run your exact medications through the checker on this page before you start.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Aug 22, 2025.
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 Organic Red Clover, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Oregon's Wild Harvest |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 706195000787 |
| Net contents | 90 Organic Vegan Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Aug 22, 2025 |
| DSLD ID | 336023 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Women (not pregnant or lactating), Organic, Gluten Free, Dairy Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Organic Red Clover by Oregon's Wild Harvest, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
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Formulation
Organic to our roots
Free from: Gluten, dairy and soy allergens.
Traditional blood cleanser
Verified Non-GMO Product verified non-GMO by SGS.
Certified organic by Oregon Tilth
General Statements
As certified organic farmers since 1994, our regenerative practices heal the land and water and sequester carbon from the atmosphere, while ensuring that pure, potent herbal medicine is available today and for future generations. Peace.
Capsules are filled by weight, not by volume.
Precautions
Caution: Do not take if sensitive to peanuts or chickpeas.
Keep out of reach of children.
Do not take if pregnant or nursing. If taking medication consult a healthcare professional before use.
Do not exceed recommended dose.
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.
Brand IP Statement(s)
Oregon's Wild Harvest Herbal Supplement Family Farm Since 1994
FDA Statement of Identity
Herbal Supplement
Seals/Symbols
Verified Non-GMO USDA Organic
Oregon Tilth Certified Organic (OTCO)
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested use: As an herbal supplement, take one capsule three times per day with food or as directed by your healthcare professional. For best results, take this product for at least two months. Do not exceed recommended dose.
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Organic Red Clover by Oregon's Wild Harvest label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Organic Red Clover by Oregon's Wild Harvest
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 container30 Amounts shown are per serving.
Organic Red Clover
Interacts with867 drugs
Red clover is a plant rich in isoflavones (plant compounds with weak estrogen-like activity) that is most often used for menopause symptoms like hot f...
Organic Red Clover monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Pullulan. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Organic Red Clover by Oregon's Wild Harvest Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Oregon's Wild Harvest Organic Red Clover contains one active ingredient—red clover—which does interact with a number of medications.
The most serious concern is with estrogen-containing drugs (like oral contraceptives and hormone replacement therapy). Red clover contains compounds called phytoestrogens that act like estrogen in your body, and theoretically large amounts could interfere with how estrogen therapy works.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Red clover also carries a Moderate-severity interaction with methotrexate (used for rheumatoid arthritis and psoriasis) and tamoxifen (a breast cancer drug). A documented case report describes a woman on methotrexate who developed severe toxicity symptoms after taking red clover for three days; the symptoms resolved once she stopped it.
With tamoxifen, lab and animal evidence raises theoretical concerns about reduced effectiveness, though one animal study suggested no real problem.
There are Minor-severity interactions with several drug types metabolized by your liver's cytochrome P450 enzymes (CYP1A2, CYP2C9, CYP2C19, and CYP3A4 substrates)—meaning red clover might theoretically raise levels of these drugs in your bloodstream. Small clinical studies on some of these, however, found no actual effect.
Red clover also carries a Minor interaction with blood thinners and antiplatelet drugs (like warfarin and aspirin), though clinical research has not confirmed this effect seen in lab studies.
Altogether, these interactions span 857 individual medications. Use the medication checker below to search your exact drugs before you start.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Organic Red Clover interact with 867 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in Organic Red Clover interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. organic Red Clover
Bazedoxifene Acetate, Conjugated EstrogensDuavee
How Bazedoxifene Acetate, Conjugated Estrogens interacts with Organic Red Clover — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Red CloverEstrogens, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of large amounts of red clover might interfere with estrogen therapy.
Read the full Organic Red Clover + Bazedoxifene Acetate, Conjugated Estrogens interactionConjugated EstrogensCenestin, Enjuvia, Premarin, Premarin Vaginal Cream
How Conjugated Estrogens interacts with Organic Red Clover — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Red CloverCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Estrogens Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, red clover might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4; however, a small clinical study found no effect.
Read the full Organic Red Clover + Conjugated Estrogens interactionConjugated Estrogens, Medroxyprogesterone AcetatePremplus, Prempro
How Conjugated Estrogens, Medroxyprogesterone Acetate interacts with Organic Red Clover — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Red CloverEstrogens, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of large amounts of red clover might interfere with estrogen therapy.
Read the full Organic Red Clover + Conjugated Estrogens, Medroxyprogesterone Acetate interactionConjugated Estrogens, MeprobamatePMB 200, PMB 400
How Conjugated Estrogens, Meprobamate interacts with Organic Red Clover — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Red CloverCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Estrogens Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, red clover might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4; however, a small clinical study found no effect.
Read the full Organic Red Clover + Conjugated Estrogens, Meprobamate interactionConjugated Estrogens, MethyltestosteronePremarin with Methyltestosterone
How Conjugated Estrogens, Methyltestosterone interacts with Organic Red Clover — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Red CloverEstrogens, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of large amounts of red clover might interfere with estrogen therapy.
Read the full Organic Red Clover + Conjugated Estrogens, Methyltestosterone interactionCyproterone Acetate, Ethinyl EstradiolDiane-35, Dianette
How Cyproterone Acetate, Ethinyl Estradiol interacts with Organic Red Clover — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Red CloverCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Estrogens +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, red clover might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4; however, a small clinical study found no effect.
Read the full Organic Red Clover + Cyproterone Acetate, Ethinyl Estradiol interactionDesogestrel, Ethinyl EstradiolDesogen, Marvelon, Marvelon 21, Marvelon 28, Mircette, Ortho-Cept +2 more
How Desogestrel, Ethinyl Estradiol interacts with Organic Red Clover — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Red CloverCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates +2 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, red clover might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2; however, a small clinical study found no effect.
Read the full Organic Red Clover + Desogestrel, Ethinyl Estradiol interactionDrospirenone, EstetrolNextstellis
How Drospirenone, Estetrol interacts with Organic Red Clover — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Red CloverCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Estrogens +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, red clover might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4; however, a small clinical study found no effect.
Read the full Organic Red Clover + Drospirenone, Estetrol interactionDrospirenone, Ethinyl EstradiolAngeliq, Gianvi, Yasmin
How Drospirenone, Ethinyl Estradiol interacts with Organic Red Clover — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Red CloverCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Estrogens +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, red clover might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2; however, a small clinical study found no effect.
Read the full Organic Red Clover + Drospirenone, Ethinyl Estradiol interactionEsterified EstrogensEstratab, Menest
How Esterified Estrogens interacts with Organic Red Clover — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Red CloverEstrogens, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of large amounts of red clover might interfere with estrogen therapy.
Read the full Organic Red Clover + Esterified Estrogens interactionEsterified Estrogens, MethyltestosteroneEstratest
How Esterified Estrogens, Methyltestosterone interacts with Organic Red Clover — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Red CloverCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Estrogens Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, red clover might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4; however, a small clinical study found no effect.
Read the full Organic Red Clover + Esterified Estrogens, Methyltestosterone interactionEstradiolDivigel, Elestrin, Estrace, Estraderm, Estring, Evamist +6 more
How Estradiol interacts with Organic Red Clover — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Red CloverEstrogens, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of large amounts of red clover might interfere with estrogen therapy.
Read the full Organic Red Clover + Estradiol interactionEstradiol, MedroxyprogesteroneDivitren
How Estradiol, Medroxyprogesterone interacts with Organic Red Clover — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Red CloverCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Estrogens +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, red clover might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2; however, a small clinical study found no effect.
Read the full Organic Red Clover + Estradiol, Medroxyprogesterone interactionEstradiol, Norethindrone AcetateActivella
How Estradiol, Norethindrone Acetate interacts with Organic Red Clover — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Red CloverCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, red clover might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4; however, a small clinical study found no effect.
Read the full Organic Red Clover + Estradiol, Norethindrone Acetate interactionEstradiol, NorgestimateOrtho-Prefest
How Estradiol, Norgestimate interacts with Organic Red Clover — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Red CloverEstrogens, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of large amounts of red clover might interfere with estrogen therapy.
Read the full Organic Red Clover + Estradiol, Norgestimate interactionEstradiol, ProgesteroneBijuvanda
How Estradiol, Progesterone interacts with Organic Red Clover — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Red CloverCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, red clover might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2; however, a small clinical study found no effect.
Read the full Organic Red Clover + Estradiol, Progesterone interactionEstrogenEstrogen
How Estrogen interacts with Organic Red Clover — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Red CloverEstrogens, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of large amounts of red clover might interfere with estrogen therapy.
Read the full Organic Red Clover + Estrogen interactionEstroneOrtho-Est
How Estrone interacts with Organic Red Clover — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Red CloverEstrogens Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of large amounts of red clover might interfere with estrogen therapy.
Read the full Organic Red Clover + Estrone interactionEstropipateOgen, Ortho EST
How Estropipate interacts with Organic Red Clover — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Red CloverEstrogens Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of large amounts of red clover might interfere with estrogen therapy.
Read the full Organic Red Clover + Estropipate interactionEthiny Estradiol, LevonorgestrelLogynon, Microgynon 30 ED
How Ethiny Estradiol, Levonorgestrel interacts with Organic Red Clover — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Red CloverCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Estrogens +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, red clover might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4; however, a small clinical study found no effect.
Read the full Organic Red Clover + Ethiny Estradiol, Levonorgestrel interactionEthinyl EstradiolEstinyl
How Ethinyl Estradiol interacts with Organic Red Clover — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Red CloverCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, red clover might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2; however, a small clinical study found no effect.
Read the full Organic Red Clover + Ethinyl Estradiol interactionEthinyl Estradiol, DesogestrelApri, Cesia, Cyclessa, Gedarel, Kariva, Linessa +4 more
How Ethinyl Estradiol, Desogestrel interacts with Organic Red Clover — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Red CloverCytochrome P450 2c9 (cyp2c9) Substrates, Estrogens +2 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, red clover might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2C9; however, a small clinical study found no effect.
Read the full Organic Red Clover + Ethinyl Estradiol, Desogestrel interactionEthinyl Estradiol, DrospirenoneYaz
How Ethinyl Estradiol, Drospirenone interacts with Organic Red Clover — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Red CloverCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, red clover might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4; however, a small clinical study found no effect.
Read the full Organic Red Clover + Ethinyl Estradiol, Drospirenone interactionEthinyl Estradiol, Ethynodiol DiacetateDemulen 1/35, Demulen 1/50, Demulen Compack, Kelnor 1/35, Zovia, Zovia 1/35 +1 more
How Ethinyl Estradiol, Ethynodiol Diacetate interacts with Organic Red Clover — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Red CloverEstrogens, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of large amounts of red clover might interfere with estrogen therapy.
Read the full Organic Red Clover + Ethinyl Estradiol, Ethynodiol Diacetate interactionEthinyl Estradiol, LevonorgestrelAlesse, Alesse 21, Alesse 28, Aviane, Enpresse, Jolessa +18 more
How Ethinyl Estradiol, Levonorgestrel interacts with Organic Red Clover — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Red CloverCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Estrogens +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, red clover might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2; however, a small clinical study found no effect.
Read the full Organic Red Clover + Ethinyl Estradiol, Levonorgestrel interactionEthinyl Estradiol, NorethindroneAranelle, Brevicon, Brevicon .5/35 21 day, Brevicon .5/35 28 day, Brevicon 1/35 21 day, Brevicon 1/35 28 day +50 more
How Ethinyl Estradiol, Norethindrone interacts with Organic Red Clover — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Red CloverEstrogens, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of large amounts of red clover might interfere with estrogen therapy.
Read the full Organic Red Clover + Ethinyl Estradiol, Norethindrone interactionEthinyl Estradiol, Norethindrone, Ferrous FumarateEstrostep Fe, Femcon FE, Junel Fe 1.5/30, Loestrin Fe, Loestrin Fe 1.5/30, Loestrin Fe 1/20 +3 more
How Ethinyl Estradiol, Norethindrone, Ferrous Fumarate interacts with Organic Red Clover — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Red CloverCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Estrogens +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, red clover might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2; however, a small clinical study found no effect.
Read the full Organic Red Clover + Ethinyl Estradiol, Norethindrone, Ferrous Fumarate interactionEthinyl Estradiol, NorgestimateCilest, Mononessa, Ortho Tri-Cyclen 28, Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo, Ortho Tri-Cylcen, Ortho-Cyclen +5 more
How Ethinyl Estradiol, Norgestimate interacts with Organic Red Clover — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Red CloverEstrogens, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of large amounts of red clover might interfere with estrogen therapy.
Read the full Organic Red Clover + Ethinyl Estradiol, Norgestimate interactionEthinyl Estradiol, NorgestrelCryselle, Lo/Ovral, Low-Ogestrel, Ogestrel 0.5/50, Ovral
How Ethinyl Estradiol, Norgestrel interacts with Organic Red Clover — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Red CloverCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, red clover might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4; however, a small clinical study found no effect.
Read the full Organic Red Clover + Ethinyl Estradiol, Norgestrel interactionEthinyl Estradiol, LevonogestrelLybrel
How Ethinyl Estradiol, Levonogestrel interacts with Organic Red Clover — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Red CloverEstrogens, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of large amounts of red clover might interfere with estrogen therapy.
Read the full Organic Red Clover + Ethinyl Estradiol, Levonogestrel interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Organic Red Clover 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.
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Estrogens
Theoretically, concomitant use of large amounts of red clover might interfere with estrogen therapy.
Red clover contains phytoestrogens which might have estrogenic activity in some people. Theoretically, red clover might compete for estrogen receptors and interfere with estrogen-containing drug therapy.
Methotrexate (Trexall, Others)
Theoretically, red clover might increase the risk of methotrexate toxicity.
In a case report, a 52-year-old female receiving weekly methotrexate injections for psoriasis developed symptoms of methotrexate toxicity, including severe vomiting and epigastric pain, after three days of taking red clover 430 mg daily. Toxicity resolved after red clover was discontinued. However, no liver function tests or methotrexate levels were reported.
Tamoxifen (Nolvadex)
Theoretically, the phytoestrogens in red clover might interfere with tamoxifen.
In vitro and animal research suggests that genistein, a constituent of red clover, might antagonize the antitumor effects of tamoxifen. However, there is some evidence from an animal study that red clover does not reduce the efficacy of tamoxifen. Until more is known, tell patients taking tamoxifen to avoid red clover.
Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs
Although some laboratory research suggests that red clover may have anticoagulant and antiplatelet activity, clinical research has not shown this effect.
In vitro research suggests that genistein in red clover has antiplatelet effects, and historically, red clover was thought to have anticoagulant effects due to its coumarin content. However, some experts state that this is unlikely as most natural coumarins have not been shown to have anticoagulant effects, and their content in red clover is low. Additionally, some clinical research in postmenopausal patients found no effect on coagulation or prothrombin time with the use of red clover flowering tops 378 mg daily for 12 months or red clover isoflavone (Rimostil) 50 mg daily for 2 years.
Caffeine
Theoretically, soy might reduce the clearance of caffeine; however, a small clinical study found no effect.
Red clover contains genistein. Taking genistein 1 gram daily for 14 days seems to inhibit caffeine clearance and metabolism in healthy females. However, this effect does not seem to occur with the lower amounts of genistein found in red clover. A clinical study in healthy postmenopausal individuals shows that taking red clover capsules standardized to contain 60 mg isoflavones twice daily for 14 days does not affect the pharmacokinetics of caffeine.
Cytochrome P450 1A2 (Cyp1A2) Substrates
Theoretically, red clover might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2; however, a small clinical study found no effect.
In vitro evidence shows that red clover inhibits CYP1A2. However, a clinical study in healthy postmenopausal individuals shows that taking red clover capsules standardized to contain 60 mg isoflavones twice daily for 14 days does not affect the pharmacokinetics of caffeine, a CYP1A2 probe substrate.
Cytochrome P450 2C19 (Cyp2C19) Substrates
Theoretically, red clover might increase the levels and clinical effects of drugs metabolized by CYP2C19.
In vitro evidence suggests that red clover weakly inhibits CYP2C19. This interaction has not been reported in humans.
Cytochrome P450 2C9 (Cyp2C9) Substrates
Theoretically, red clover might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2C9; however, a small clinical study found no effect.
In vitro evidence suggests that red clover might inhibit CYP2C9. However, a clinical study in healthy postmenopausal individuals shows that taking red clover capsules standardized to contain 60 mg isoflavones twice daily for 14 days does not affect the pharmacokinetics of tolbutamide, a CYP2C9 probe substrate.
Cytochrome P450 3A4 (Cyp3A4) Substrates
Theoretically, red clover might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4; however, a small clinical study found no effect.
In vitro evidence shows that red clover might inhibit CYP3A4 isoenzymes. However, a clinical study in healthy postmenopausal individuals shows that taking red clover capsules standardized to contain 60 mg isoflavones twice daily for 14 days does not affect the pharmacokinetics of alprazolam, a CYP3A4 probe substrate.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Organic Red Clover, from the product label.
Oregon's Wild Harvest
See all Oregon's Wild Harvest products- Name
- Oregon's Wild Harvest
- City
- Redmond
- State
- OR
- ZipCode
- 97756
- Phone Number
- 800-316-6869
- Web Address
- oregonswildharvest.com
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- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
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The 24 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.
Red Clover 24 references
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- Tice J, Cummings SR, Ettinger B, et al. Few adverse effects of two red clover extracts rich in phytoestrogens: a multicenter, placebo-controlled trial. Alt Ther 2001;7:S33.
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- Hidalgo LA, Chedraui PA, Morocho N, et al. The effect of red clover isoflavones on menopausal symptoms, lipids and vaginal cytology in menopausal women: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. Gynecol Endocrinol 2005;21(5):257-264. PubMed
- Campbell MJ, Woodside JV, Honour JW, et al. Effect of red clover-derived isoflavone supplementation on insulin-like growth factor, lipid and antioxidant status in healthy female volunteers: a pilot study. Eur J Clin Nutr 2004;58(1):173-179. PubMed
- Guerrero JA, Lozano ML, Castillo J, et al. Flavonoids inhibit platelet function through binding to the thromboxane A2 receptor. J Thromb Haemost 2005;3(2):369-376. PubMed
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- Chen, Y., Xiao, C. Q., He, Y. J., Chen, B. L., Wang, G., Zhou, G., Zhang, W., Tan, Z. R., Cao, S., Wang, L. P., and Zhou, H. H. Genistein alters caffeine exposure in healthy female volunteers. Eur.J Clin.Pharmacol. 2011;67(4):347-353. PubMed
- Friedman, J. A., Taylor, S. A., McDermott, W., and Alikhani, P. Multifocal and recurrent subarachnoid hemorrhage due to an herbal supplement containing natural coumarins. Neurocrit.Care 2007;7(1):76-80. PubMed
- Hooper, L., Madhavan, G., Tice, J. A., Leinster, S. J., and Cassidy, A. Effects of isoflavones on breast density in pre- and post-menopausal women: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Hum.Reprod.Update. 2010;16(6):745-7 PubMed
- Orr A and Parker R. Red clover causing symptoms suggestive of methotrexate toxicity in a patient on high-dose methotrexate. Menopause Int. 2013;19(3):133-134. PubMed
- Clifton-Bligh PB, et al. Red cover isoflavones enriched with formononetin lower serum LDL cholesterol- a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Eur J Clin Nutr. 2015;69(1):134-142.
- Risk assessment for peri- and post-menopausal women taking food supplements containing isolated isoflavones. EFSA Panel on Food Additives and Nutrient Sources added to Food (ANS). 2015. DOI
- Ferraris C, Ballestra B, Listorti C, et al. Red clover and lifestyle changes to contrast menopausal symptoms in premenopausal patients with hormone-sensitive breast cancer receiving tamoxifen. Breast Cancer Res Treat 2020;180(1):157-65. doi: 10.1007/s1054 PubMed
- Chen L, Choi J, Leonard SW, et al. No Clinically Relevant Pharmacokinetic Interactions of a Red Clover Dietary Supplement with Cytochrome P450 Enzymes in Women. J Agric Food Chem. 2020;68(47):13929-13939. PubMed
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