RED-Q10 Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking RED-Q10 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
RED-Q10 is a dietary supplement by Stop Aging Now with 4 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for high cholesterol, heart health, metabolic syndrome.Based on those ingredients, 1,300 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Trans-Resveratrol, Red Yeast Rice, Pine Bark Extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of RED-Q10 by Stop Aging Now
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
RED-Q10 contains four active ingredients. Red Yeast Rice is a fermented rice product that contains lovastatin, a statin-like compound used to support cholesterol levels.
Coenzyme Q-10 (CoQ-10) is a compound your cells make naturally to produce energy and protect against oxidative stress. Trans-Resveratrol is a plant compound from grapes and berries studied for antioxidant and cardiovascular effects.
Pine Bark Extract is the fourth active, though we hold no interaction data for it. The product also contains inactive ingredients — vegetable cellulose, vegetable magnesium stearate, silica, and microcrystalline cellulose — which are fillers and capsule materials.
Does it work?
Strong evidence
Red Yeast Rice is possibly effective for HIV/AIDS-related dyslipidemia and heart attack prevention. Coenzyme Q-10 is likely effective for CoQ-10 deficiency and possibly effective for fibromyalgia, migraines, congestive heart failure, and diabetic nerve pain.
Trans-Resveratrol is possibly effective for obesity and allergic rhinitis (hay fever), but the evidence rates it possibly ineffective for cardiovascular disease and high cholesterol. We hold no effectiveness data for Pine Bark Extract.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Red Yeast Rice is generally well tolerated but carries statin-like risks — it's unsafe during pregnancy because of those effects. The most common side effects are abdominal discomfort, diarrhea, dizziness, flatulence, headache, heartburn, muscle pain, and nausea.
Rarely, liver damage and severe muscle breakdown have been reported, and product quality varies widely. Coenzyme Q-10 is generally well tolerated; gastrointestinal side effects (appetite loss, diarrhea, heartburn, nausea, vomiting) occur in less than 1% of users.
There isn't enough safety data to recommend it in pregnancy or while breastfeeding — check with your doctor. Trans-Resveratrol is generally well tolerated at typical supplement doses, but there isn't enough safety information for pregnancy or breastfeeding use, so concentrated supplements should be avoided during those times.
The most common side effect is diarrhea or loose stools. Pregnancy and lactation safety data are not on file for Red Yeast Rice, Coenzyme Q-10, or Pine Bark Extract — talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether this product is right for you during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before taking RED-Q10, double-check with your pharmacist if you're on blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs (warfarin, aspirin, etc.) — Moderate risk of reduced effect or increased bleeding. If you take other statins, hepatotoxic drugs, cyclosporine, gemfibrozil, high-dose niacin, or chemotherapy (especially alkylating agents), discuss this product with your pharmacist — it could affect how those work or raise your risk of side effects.
If you're on drugs metabolized through liver pathways (CYP2C19, CYP1A2, CYP3A4, CYP2E1), let your pharmacist know — resveratrol might increase their levels.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with clinical evidence supporting its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
RED-Q10 is for people interested in supporting cholesterol and heart health with a statin-like approach plus antioxidant support. However, if you take prescription medications — especially blood thinners, statins, heart drugs, or chemotherapy — talk with your pharmacist before starting.
Red Yeast Rice contains a real drug and needs the same care as a statin. Pregnant or breastfeeding?
Check with your doctor first.
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Assessment coverage: 4 of 4 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Dec 13, 2022.
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 RED-Q10, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Stop Aging Now |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 705105826431 |
| Net contents | 60 Veggie Cap(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Dec 13, 2022 |
| DSLD ID | 278479 |
| Product type | Other Combinations |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years) |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for RED-Q10 by Stop Aging Now, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Red Yeast Rice | 1200 mg | -- |
| Coenzyme Q-10 | 100 mg | -- |
| Trans-Resveratrol | 50 mg | -- |
| Pine Bark Extract | 5 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Vegetable Cellulose, Vegetable Magnesium Stearate, Silica, Microcrystalline Cellulose
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Formula
A Red Yeast Rice formula
Kaneka Q10
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Formulation
Note: Carefully produced to avoid the presence of citrinin, a sometimes toxic by-product of the red yeast rice fermentation process.
General Statements
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RED-Q10 by Stop Aging Now label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in RED-Q10 by Stop Aging Now
These are the 4 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size2 Veggie Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container30 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.
Red Yeast Rice
Interacts with477 drugs
Red yeast rice contains monacolin K, which is chemically identical to the prescription statin lovastatin, and it can lower LDL ('bad') cholesterol. Be...
Red Yeast Rice monograph & interactionsCoenzyme Q-10
Interacts with198 drugs
CoQ10 is a vitamin-like substance your body makes naturally that helps cells produce energy and acts as an antioxidant. It is generally well tolerated...
Coenzyme Q-10 monograph & interactionsTrans-Resveratrol
Interacts with822 drugs
Resveratrol is a plant compound found in red grapes, berries, and peanuts that is popular for heart health, anti-aging, and antioxidant support. While...
Trans-Resveratrol monograph & interactionsPine Bark Extract
Interacts with327 drugs
Maritime pine bark extract (often sold as Pycnogenol) is a plant-based antioxidant most studied for circulation, vein, and skin health. Some research...
Pine Bark Extract monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Vegetable Cellulose, Vegetable Magnesium Stearate, Silica, Microcrystalline Cellulose. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
RED-Q10 by Stop Aging Now Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
RED-Q10 by Stop Aging Now contains ingredients with documented interactions affecting a range of medications.
The most serious concern is Red Yeast Rice, which contains the statin drug lovastatin. It has Moderate interactions with hepatotoxic drugs (drugs that can damage the liver), and combining them might increase your risk of liver damage.
The statin-like effects also mean Red Yeast Rice carries Moderate risks with other statins, the immunosuppressant cyclosporine, the cholesterol drug gemfibrozil, and high-dose niacin — all linked to muscle breakdown (rhabdomyolysis). Additionally, Red Yeast Rice can interact with CYP3A4 inhibitors (drugs that slow your liver's ability to clear lovastatin), raising lovastatin levels and its side effects.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Coenzyme Q-10 has Moderate interactions with chemotherapy drugs called alkylating agents, where it might reduce how well they work, and with the blood thinner warfarin, where it may decrease warfarin's protective effect. It carries a Minor interaction with blood pressure medications — theoretically it could add to their effect.
Trans-Resveratrol has Moderate interactions with several drug-metabolizing enzymes (CYP2C19, CYP1A2, CYP3A4, and CYP2E1 substrates), meaning it could raise levels of drugs your liver breaks down through these pathways. It also has a Moderate interaction with blood thinners and antiplatelet drugs, raising the risk of bleeding.
We could not check Pine Bark Extract — we hold no data for it. Altogether, these interactions span 1,142 individual medications.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in RED-Q10 interact with 1,300 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
4 of the 4 ingredients in RED-Q10 interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Trans-Resveratrol Red Yeast Rice Pine Bark Extract Coenzyme Q-10
6-mercaptopurinePurinethol
How 6-mercaptopurine interacts with RED-Q10 — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Pine Bark ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, maritime pine bark extract might decrease the effectiveness of immunosuppressant therapy.
Read the full Pine Bark Extract + 6-mercaptopurine interactionRed Yeast RiceHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use might increase the risk of liver damage.
Read the full Red Yeast Rice + 6-mercaptopurine interactionAdo-trastuzumab EmtansineKadcyla
How Ado-trastuzumab Emtansine interacts with RED-Q10 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Trans-resveratrolCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, resveratrol might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Trans-resveratrol + Ado-trastuzumab Emtansine interactionAbacavir Sulfate, Dolutegravir, LamivudineTriumeq
How Abacavir Sulfate, Dolutegravir, Lamivudine interacts with RED-Q10 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Red Yeast RiceHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use might increase the risk of liver damage.
Read the full Red Yeast Rice + Abacavir Sulfate, Dolutegravir, Lamivudine interactionAbacavir, LamivudineEpzicom
How Abacavir, Lamivudine interacts with RED-Q10 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Red Yeast RiceHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use might increase the risk of liver damage.
Read the full Red Yeast Rice + Abacavir, Lamivudine interactionAbametapirXeglyze
How Abametapir interacts with RED-Q10 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Red Yeast RiceCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Inhibitors Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, drugs that inhibit the CYP3A4 enzymes might increase levels of lovastatin from red yeast rice.
Read the full Red Yeast Rice + Abametapir interactionAbciximabReoPro
How Abciximab interacts with RED-Q10 — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Pine Bark ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, maritime pine bark extract might increase the risk of bleeding when used with antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs.
Read the full Pine Bark Extract + Abciximab interactionTrans-resveratrolAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Resveratrol may have antiplatelet effects and may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Trans-resveratrol + Abciximab interactionAbemaciclibVerzenio
How Abemaciclib interacts with RED-Q10 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Trans-resveratrolCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, resveratrol might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Trans-resveratrol + Abemaciclib interactionAbiraterone
How Abiraterone interacts with RED-Q10 — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Trans-resveratrolCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, resveratrol might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Trans-resveratrol + Abiraterone interactionRed Yeast RiceCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Inhibitors, Hepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, drugs that inhibit the CYP3A4 enzymes might increase levels of lovastatin from red yeast rice.
Read the full Red Yeast Rice + Abiraterone interactionAbiraterone AcetateYonsa, Zytiga
How Abiraterone Acetate interacts with RED-Q10 — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Red Yeast RiceHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use might increase the risk of liver damage.
Read the full Red Yeast Rice + Abiraterone Acetate interactionTrans-resveratrolCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, resveratrol might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Trans-resveratrol + Abiraterone Acetate interactionAbrocitinibCibinqo
How Abrocitinib interacts with RED-Q10 — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Trans-resveratrolAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs, Cytochrome P450 2c19 (cyp2c19) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Resveratrol may have antiplatelet effects and may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Trans-resveratrol + Abrocitinib interactionPine Bark ExtractImmunosuppressants, Anticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, maritime pine bark extract might decrease the effectiveness of immunosuppressant therapy.
Read the full Pine Bark Extract + Abrocitinib interactionAcalabrutinibCalquence
How Acalabrutinib interacts with RED-Q10 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Trans-resveratrolCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, resveratrol might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Trans-resveratrol + Acalabrutinib interactionAcarboseGlucobay, Prandase, Precose
How Acarbose interacts with RED-Q10 — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Red Yeast RiceHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use might increase the risk of liver damage.
Read the full Red Yeast Rice + Acarbose interactionPine Bark ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, maritime pine bark extract might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when used with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Pine Bark Extract + Acarbose interactionAcebutololRhotral, Sectral
How Acebutolol interacts with RED-Q10 — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Red Yeast RiceHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use might increase the risk of liver damage.
Read the full Red Yeast Rice + Acebutolol interactionCoenzyme Q-10Antihypertensive Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, coenzyme Q10 might have additive effects with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Coenzyme Q-10 + Acebutolol interactionAcenocoumarolSintrom
How Acenocoumarol interacts with RED-Q10 — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Pine Bark ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, maritime pine bark extract might increase the risk of bleeding when used with antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs.
Read the full Pine Bark Extract + Acenocoumarol interactionTrans-resveratrolAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Resveratrol may have antiplatelet effects and may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Trans-resveratrol + Acenocoumarol interactionAcetaminophenChildren's Tylenol, Children's Tylenol Meltaways, Tylenol, Tylenol Ex Strength
How Acetaminophen interacts with RED-Q10 — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Trans-resveratrolCytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Resveratrol might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2E1.
Read the full Trans-resveratrol + Acetaminophen interactionRed Yeast RiceHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use might increase the risk of liver damage.
Read the full Red Yeast Rice + Acetaminophen interactionAcetaminophen, AspirinGemnisyn
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin interacts with RED-Q10 — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Trans-resveratrolCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Anticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, resveratrol might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
Read the full Trans-resveratrol + Acetaminophen, Aspirin interactionRed Yeast RiceHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use might increase the risk of liver damage.
Read the full Red Yeast Rice + Acetaminophen, Aspirin interactionPine Bark ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, maritime pine bark extract might increase the risk of bleeding when used with antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs.
Read the full Pine Bark Extract + Acetaminophen, Aspirin interactionAcetaminophen, Aspirin, CaffeineExcedrin, Excedrin Extra Strength, Excedrin Migraine
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interacts with RED-Q10 — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Pine Bark ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, maritime pine bark extract might increase the risk of bleeding when used with antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs.
Read the full Pine Bark Extract + Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interactionTrans-resveratrolCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates +2 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, resveratrol might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
Read the full Trans-resveratrol + Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interactionRed Yeast RiceHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use might increase the risk of liver damage.
Read the full Red Yeast Rice + Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interactionAcetaminophen, Brompheniramine, PhenylpropanolamineDimetapp Cold and Flu
How Acetaminophen, Brompheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with RED-Q10 — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Red Yeast RiceHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use might increase the risk of liver damage.
Read the full Red Yeast Rice + Acetaminophen, Brompheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interactionTrans-resveratrolCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, resveratrol might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
Read the full Trans-resveratrol + Acetaminophen, Brompheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interactionAcetaminophen, ButalbitalAxocet, Bancap, Bucet, Butex Forte, Esgic CF, Orbivan CF +5 more
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital interacts with RED-Q10 — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Trans-resveratrolCytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Resveratrol might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2E1.
Read the full Trans-resveratrol + Acetaminophen, Butalbital interactionRed Yeast RiceHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use might increase the risk of liver damage.
Read the full Red Yeast Rice + Acetaminophen, Butalbital interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, CaffeineEsgic, Esgic Plus, Fiogesic, Fioricet, Repan, Tecnal +1 more
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine interacts with RED-Q10 — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Trans-resveratrolCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, resveratrol might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
Read the full Trans-resveratrol + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine interactionRed Yeast RiceHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use might increase the risk of liver damage.
Read the full Red Yeast Rice + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, CodeineEsgic with Codeine, Fioricet w/ Codeine
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine interacts with RED-Q10 — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Trans-resveratrolCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, resveratrol might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Trans-resveratrol + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine interactionRed Yeast RiceHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use might increase the risk of liver damage.
Read the full Red Yeast Rice + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, CodeineBancap w/ Codeine
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine interacts with RED-Q10 — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Red Yeast RiceHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use might increase the risk of liver damage.
Read the full Red Yeast Rice + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine interactionTrans-resveratrolCytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Resveratrol might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2E1.
Read the full Trans-resveratrol + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine PhosphatePhrenilin #3
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine Phosphate interacts with RED-Q10 — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Trans-resveratrolCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, resveratrol might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
Read the full Trans-resveratrol + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine Phosphate interactionRed Yeast RiceHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use might increase the risk of liver damage.
Read the full Red Yeast Rice + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine Phosphate interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, PhenylephrineHycomine Compound
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, Phenylephrine interacts with RED-Q10 — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Red Yeast RiceHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use might increase the risk of liver damage.
Read the full Red Yeast Rice + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, Phenylephrine interactionTrans-resveratrolCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, resveratrol might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Trans-resveratrol + 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 RED-Q10 — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Trans-resveratrolCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, resveratrol might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
Read the full Trans-resveratrol + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine interactionRed Yeast RiceHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use might increase the risk of liver damage.
Read the full Red Yeast Rice + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, SalicylamideCodalan No.1, Codalan No.2, Codalan No.3
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, Salicylamide interacts with RED-Q10 — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Trans-resveratrolCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, resveratrol might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Trans-resveratrol + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, Salicylamide interactionRed Yeast RiceHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use might increase the risk of liver damage.
Read the full Red Yeast Rice + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, Salicylamide interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, DihydrocodeineDHC Plus, Panlor DC, Panlor SS
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine interacts with RED-Q10 — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Red Yeast RiceHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use might increase the risk of liver damage.
Read the full Red Yeast Rice + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine interactionTrans-resveratrolCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, resveratrol might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Trans-resveratrol + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, IsomethepteneMigralam
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Isometheptene interacts with RED-Q10 — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Trans-resveratrolCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, resveratrol might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
Read the full Trans-resveratrol + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Isometheptene interactionRed Yeast RiceHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use might increase the risk of liver damage.
Read the full Red Yeast Rice + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Isometheptene interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, PyrilamineMidol Max Strength Menstrual
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Pyrilamine interacts with RED-Q10 — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Trans-resveratrolCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, resveratrol might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Trans-resveratrol + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Pyrilamine interactionRed Yeast RiceHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use might increase the risk of liver damage.
Read the full Red Yeast Rice + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Pyrilamine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan HbrVicks Formula 44M Cough, Cold & Flu Relief
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Red Yeast RiceHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use might increase the risk of liver damage.
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Interaction Summary
Resveratrol might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2E1.
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Trans-Resveratrol
Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs
Resveratrol may have antiplatelet effects and may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Resveratrol seems to have antiplatelet effects.
Cytochrome P450 1A2 (Cyp1A2) Substrates
Theoretically, resveratrol might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
In vitro research shows that resveratrol can inhibit CYP1A2 enzymes. However, this interaction has not been reported in humans.
Cytochrome P450 2C19 (Cyp2C19) Substrates
Theoretically, resveratrol might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2C19.
In vitro research shows that resveratrol can inhibit CYP2C19 enzymes. However, this interaction has not been reported in humans.
Cytochrome P450 2E1 (Cyp2E1) Substrates
Resveratrol might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2E1.
In vitro research suggests that resveratrol inhibits CYP2E1 isoenzyme. Also, a pharmacokinetic study shows that taking resveratrol 500 mg daily for 10 days prior to taking a single dose of chlorzoxazone 250 mg increases the maximum concentration of chlorzoxazone by about 54%, the area under the curve of chlorzoxazone by about 72%, and the half-life of chlorzoxazone by about 35%. Chlorzoxazone is used as a probe drug for CYP2E1.
Cytochrome P450 3A4 (Cyp3A4) Substrates
Theoretically, resveratrol might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
In vitro research shows that resveratrol can inhibit the CYP3A4 enzyme. However, clinical research shows that taking resveratrol 3000 mg daily for 8 weeks does not necessitate dose adjustments to medications metabolized by CYP3A4.
Red Yeast Rice
Cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune)
Theoretically, taking red yeast rice in combination with cyclosporine might increase the risk of myopathy.
Red yeast rice contains varying levels of the statin drug lovastatin. Cyclosporine has been reported to increase plasma levels of lovastatin by 5- to 20-fold, resulting in reports of myopathy and rhabdomyolysis.
Cytochrome P450 3A4 (Cyp3A4) Inhibitors
Theoretically, drugs that inhibit the CYP3A4 enzymes might increase levels of lovastatin from red yeast rice.
Red yeast rice contains varying levels of the statin drug lovastatin, which is metabolized by CYP3A4. Combining red yeast rice with CYP3A4 inhibitors might increase serum levels of lovastatin from red yeast rice.
Gemfibrozil (Lopid)
Theoretically, taking red yeast rice in combination with gemfibrozil might increase the risk of rhabdomyolysis.
Red yeast rice contains varying levels of the statin drug lovastatin. Gemfibrozil has been reported to increase the risk of rhabdomyolysis when used in combination with lovastatin.
Hepatotoxic Drugs
Theoretically, concomitant use might increase the risk of liver damage.
Red yeast rice contains varying levels of the drug lovastatin. Lovastatin can cause liver damage in some people. Some clinical research suggests that supplements containing red yeast rice might increase liver enzyme levels in some, but not all, participants. Cases of acute hepatitis have been associated with red yeast rice. Combining it with hepatotoxic drugs might further increase this risk.
Hmg-Coa Reductase Inhibitors ("Statins")
Theoretically, taking red yeast rice with other statins might increase the risk of potential adverse effects.
Red yeast rice contains varying levels of the statin drug lovastatin and might result in supratherapeutic levels when used with other statins. Based on evaluation of data from the US Food and Drug Administration's adverse event reporting system (FAERS), it is recommended that red yeast rice products be avoided in people taking prescription statins.
Niacin
Theoretically, taking red yeast rice in combination with high-dose niacin might increase the risk of rhabdomyolysis.
Red yeast rice contains varying levels of the statin drug lovastatin and has been linked to reports of myopathy. Niacin has been reported to increase the risk of rhabdomyolysis when used in combination with lovastatin.
Pine Bark Extract
Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs
Theoretically, maritime pine bark extract might increase the risk of bleeding when used with antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs.
Clinical research suggests that maritime pine bark extract inhibits platelet aggregation. However, the clinical significance of this effect is unclear.
Antidiabetes Drugs
Theoretically, maritime pine bark extract might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when used with antidiabetes drugs.
One clinical study shows that maritime pine bark extract decreases blood sugar in patients with diabetes being treated with antidiabetes agents. Monitor blood glucose levels closely. Dose adjustments might be necessary.
Immunosuppressants
Theoretically, maritime pine bark extract might decrease the effectiveness of immunosuppressant therapy.
In vitro and animal research suggests that maritime pine bark extract has immunostimulant activity. This effect has not been reported in humans.
Coenzyme Q-10
Alkylating Agents
Coenzyme Q10 has antioxidant effects. Theoretically, this may reduce the activity of chemotherapy drugs that generate free radicals.
Theoretically, antioxidants such as coenzyme Q10 might protect tumor cells from chemotherapeutic agents that work by inducing oxidative stress, such as alkylating agents (e.g., cyclophosphamide) and radiation therapy. The clinical importance of this interaction is unknown.
Warfarin (Coumadin)
Coenzyme Q10 is chemically similar to menaquinone and might have vitamin K-like procoagulant effects, which could decrease the effects of warfarin.
Concomitant use of coenzyme Q10 and warfarin might reduce the anticoagulant effects of warfarin. Four cases of decreased warfarin efficacy thought to be due to coenzyme Q10 have been reported. However, there is some preliminary clinical research that suggests coenzyme Q10 might not significantly decrease the effects of warfarin in patients who have a stable INR.
Antihypertensive Drugs
Theoretically, coenzyme Q10 might have additive effects with antihypertensive drugs.
Some clinical research shows that coenzyme Q10 can significantly lower blood pressure, although other studies have shown conflicting results.
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Red Yeast Rice
Interacts with 477 drugsRed yeast rice contains monacolin K, which is chemically identical to the prescription statin lovastatin, and it can lower LDL ('bad') cholesterol. Because of this, it carries the same risks...
Read the full Red Yeast Rice monograph → Herb & supplement monographCoenzyme Q10
Interacts with 198 drugsCoQ10 is a vitamin-like substance your body makes naturally that helps cells produce energy and acts as an antioxidant. It is generally well tolerated and is most studied for heart condition...
Read the full Coenzyme Q10 monograph → Herb & supplement monographResveratrol
Interacts with 822 drugsResveratrol is a plant compound found in red grapes, berries, and peanuts that is popular for heart health, anti-aging, and antioxidant support. While lab and animal studies are promising, s...
Read the full Resveratrol monograph → Herb & supplement monographMaritime Pine
Interacts with 327 drugsMaritime pine bark extract (often sold as Pycnogenol) is a plant-based antioxidant most studied for circulation, vein, and skin health. Some research is promising, but many studies are small...
Read the full Maritime Pine monograph →Sources & How We Checked
RED-Q10'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 128 references behind this product’s interaction data
Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.
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