Rhodiola 150 Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Genestra Brands
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Rhodiola 150 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
Rhodiola 150 is a dietary supplement by Genestra Brands with 1 active ingredient. 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 (Rhodiola rosea) root std. extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Rhodiola 150 by Genestra Brands
Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
Rhodiola 150 contains one active ingredient: rhodiola (Rhodiola rosea) root standardized extract. Rhodiola is an herb traditionally used to help with stress and fatigue.
The capsules also contain hypromellose and cellulose as inactive ingredients — these help hold the capsule together and have no active role.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The evidence for rhodiola isn't well established in the data we hold. The product hasn't been rated for effectiveness on the conditions we checked — including altitude sickness, anxiety, heart rhythm issues, athletic performance, or bladder cancer.
That doesn't mean it doesn't work; it means reliable clinical evidence for these uses isn't available yet or isn't strong enough to draw firm conclusions.
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, so if you're thinking of taking it regularly, that's worth discussing with your doctor. The most common side effects are dizziness and changes in saliva production — either dry mouth or excessive saliva.
Because there isn't enough safety data, rhodiola is best avoided during pregnancy and while breastfeeding.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before taking Rhodiola 150, check with your doctor or pharmacist if you take blood pressure medications (especially losartan/Cozaar), diabetes drugs, immune-suppressing medications, or any drugs your liver breaks down — including many common prescriptions. The interaction data we have shows moderate risk with blood pressure and diabetes drugs, and a documented effect on losartan levels.
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.
Rhodiola 150 may be worth considering if you're interested in an herbal option for stress or fatigue, but it has several moderate interactions with blood pressure, diabetes, and liver-metabolized medications — and at least one documented interaction with losartan. If you take any prescription medications, especially for blood pressure or blood sugar, check with your own doctor or pharmacist before starting this product.
It's not recommended in pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Feb 24, 2017.
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 Rhodiola 150, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Genestra Brands |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 88319614800 |
| Net contents | 60 Vegetable Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Feb 24, 2017 |
| DSLD ID | 70711 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other |
| Intended target group(s) | Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years) |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Rhodiola 150 by Genestra Brands, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Rhodiola (Rhodiola rosea) root std. extract | 300 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Hypromellose, Cellulose
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Recommended adult dose: Take two capsules daily or as recommended by your healthcare practitioner. Not to be taken immediately before bedtime.
Precautions
Risk information: Do not use if you have bipolar disorder or bipolar spectrum disorder.
Consult your healthcare practitioner prior to use if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking any medication, or have any health condition.
If irritability or insomnia occurs, discontinue use.
Quality assurance: Safety-sealed for your protection and for product freshness. Do not use if outer seal is missing or broken.
Keep out of reach of children.
Formulation
Guaranteed to contain no added wheat, starch, yeast, gluten, corn, soy, sodium, sugar, artificial coloring or flavoring, antimicrobial preservatives, dairy or animal products.
Ideal for vegans.
The capsules are made from 100% pure vegetable sources, free of preservatives and additives.
Formula
The capsules are made from 100% pure vegetable sources, free of preservatives and additives.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.
FDA Statement of Identity
Herbal Supplement
General
V1.0 641
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Rhodiola 150 by Genestra Brands label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Rhodiola 150 by Genestra Brands
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Serving size2 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container30 Amounts shown are per serving.
Rhodiola (Rhodiola rosea) root std. extract
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 (Rhodiola rosea) root std. extract monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Hypromellose, Cellulose. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Rhodiola 150 by Genestra Brands Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Rhodiola 150 by Genestra Brands interacts with medications through its rhodiola root extract.
The most serious interaction is with losartan (Cozaar), a blood pressure medication — a clinical study found that rhodiola reduced how quickly your body clears losartan, increasing its levels by about 21% after four hours, which could raise the risk of side effects.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Rhodiola also has moderate interactions with blood pressure medications (antihypertensives) in general — it may lower blood pressure further, raising the risk of excessively low blood pressure (hypotension). It can theoretically increase the levels of several types of drugs broken down by your liver (CYP2C9 and P-glycoprotein substrates), though the effect varies depending on the specific rhodiola product.
It may also interfere with immune-suppressing drugs (immunosuppressants) and increase the risk of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) if you take diabetes medications.
Minor interactions are documented with drugs metabolized through other liver pathways (CYP1A2 and CYP3A4 substrates), though a clinical trial suggests these are less likely to occur in practice.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Rhodiola 150 interact with 1,271 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in Rhodiola 150 interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Rhodiola (Rhodiola rosea) root std. extract
6-mercaptopurinePurinethol
How 6-mercaptopurine interacts with Rhodiola 150 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rhodiola (rhodiola Rosea) Root Std. ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rhodiola use might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Rhodiola (rhodiola Rosea) Root Std. Extract + 6-mercaptopurine interactionAbrocitinibCibinqo
How Abrocitinib interacts with Rhodiola 150 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rhodiola (rhodiola Rosea) Root Std. ExtractCytochrome P450 2c9 (cyp2c9) Substrates, Immunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rhodiola might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2C9.
Read the full Rhodiola (rhodiola Rosea) Root Std. Extract + Abrocitinib interactionAcalabrutinibCalquence
How Acalabrutinib interacts with Rhodiola 150 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rhodiola (rhodiola Rosea) Root Std. ExtractP-glycoprotein Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rhodiola might increase levels of P-glycoprotein substrates.
Read the full Rhodiola (rhodiola Rosea) Root Std. Extract + Acalabrutinib interactionAcarboseGlucobay, Prandase, Precose
How Acarbose interacts with Rhodiola 150 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rhodiola (rhodiola Rosea) Root Std. ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking rhodiola with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Rhodiola (rhodiola Rosea) Root Std. Extract + Acarbose interactionAcebutololRhotral, Sectral
How Acebutolol interacts with Rhodiola 150 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rhodiola (rhodiola Rosea) Root Std. ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking rhodiola with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Rhodiola (rhodiola Rosea) Root Std. Extract + Acebutolol interactionAcetaminophen, IbuprofenCombogesic
How Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen interacts with Rhodiola 150 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rhodiola (rhodiola Rosea) Root Std. ExtractCytochrome P450 2c9 (cyp2c9) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rhodiola might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2C9.
Read the full Rhodiola (rhodiola Rosea) Root Std. Extract + Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen interactionAcetazolamideAk-Zol, Diamox
How Acetazolamide interacts with Rhodiola 150 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rhodiola (rhodiola Rosea) Root Std. ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs, Cns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking rhodiola with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Rhodiola (rhodiola Rosea) Root Std. Extract + Acetazolamide interactionAcetohexamideDymelor
How Acetohexamide interacts with Rhodiola 150 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rhodiola (rhodiola Rosea) Root Std. ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking rhodiola with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Rhodiola (rhodiola Rosea) Root Std. Extract + Acetohexamide interactionAdalimumabHumira
How Adalimumab interacts with Rhodiola 150 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rhodiola (rhodiola Rosea) Root Std. ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rhodiola use might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Rhodiola (rhodiola Rosea) Root Std. Extract + Adalimumab interactionAdalimumab-adazHyrimoz
How Adalimumab-adaz interacts with Rhodiola 150 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rhodiola (rhodiola Rosea) Root Std. ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rhodiola use might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Rhodiola (rhodiola Rosea) Root Std. Extract + Adalimumab-adaz interactionAdalimumab-adbmCyltezo
How Adalimumab-adbm interacts with Rhodiola 150 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rhodiola (rhodiola Rosea) Root Std. ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rhodiola use might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Rhodiola (rhodiola Rosea) Root Std. Extract + Adalimumab-adbm interactionAdalimumab-afzbAbrilada
How Adalimumab-afzb interacts with Rhodiola 150 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rhodiola (rhodiola Rosea) Root Std. ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rhodiola use might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Rhodiola (rhodiola Rosea) Root Std. Extract + Adalimumab-afzb interactionAdalimumab-attoAmjevita
How Adalimumab-atto interacts with Rhodiola 150 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rhodiola (rhodiola Rosea) Root Std. ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rhodiola use might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Rhodiola (rhodiola Rosea) Root Std. Extract + Adalimumab-atto interactionAdalimumab-bwwdHadlima
How Adalimumab-bwwd interacts with Rhodiola 150 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rhodiola (rhodiola Rosea) Root Std. ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rhodiola use might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Rhodiola (rhodiola Rosea) Root Std. Extract + Adalimumab-bwwd interactionAdalimumab-fkjpHulio
How Adalimumab-fkjp interacts with Rhodiola 150 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rhodiola (rhodiola Rosea) Root Std. ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rhodiola use might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Rhodiola (rhodiola Rosea) Root Std. Extract + Adalimumab-fkjp interactionAerosphere Budesonide, Formoterol Fumarate, GlycopyrrolateBreztri
How Aerosphere Budesonide, Formoterol Fumarate, Glycopyrrolate interacts with Rhodiola 150 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rhodiola (rhodiola Rosea) Root Std. ExtractCytochrome P450 2c9 (cyp2c9) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rhodiola might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2C9.
Read the full Rhodiola (rhodiola Rosea) Root Std. Extract + Aerosphere Budesonide, Formoterol Fumarate, Glycopyrrolate interactionAfatinib DimaleateGilotrif
How Afatinib Dimaleate interacts with Rhodiola 150 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rhodiola (rhodiola Rosea) Root Std. ExtractP-glycoprotein Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rhodiola might increase levels of P-glycoprotein substrates.
Read the full Rhodiola (rhodiola Rosea) Root Std. Extract + Afatinib Dimaleate interactionAgomelatineValdoxan
How Agomelatine interacts with Rhodiola 150 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rhodiola (rhodiola Rosea) Root Std. ExtractCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2c9 (cyp2c9) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rhodiola might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
Read the full Rhodiola (rhodiola Rosea) Root Std. Extract + Agomelatine interactionAlbiglutideTanzeum
How Albiglutide interacts with Rhodiola 150 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rhodiola (rhodiola Rosea) Root Std. ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking rhodiola with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Rhodiola (rhodiola Rosea) Root Std. Extract + Albiglutide interactionAlefaceptAmevive
How Alefacept interacts with Rhodiola 150 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rhodiola (rhodiola Rosea) Root Std. ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rhodiola use might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Rhodiola (rhodiola Rosea) Root Std. Extract + Alefacept interactionAlemtuzumabCampath
How Alemtuzumab interacts with Rhodiola 150 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rhodiola (rhodiola Rosea) Root Std. ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rhodiola use might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Rhodiola (rhodiola Rosea) Root Std. Extract + Alemtuzumab interactionAliskirenTekturna
How Aliskiren interacts with Rhodiola 150 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rhodiola (rhodiola Rosea) Root Std. ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rhodiola might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Rhodiola (rhodiola Rosea) Root Std. Extract + Aliskiren interactionAlogliptinNesina
How Alogliptin interacts with Rhodiola 150 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rhodiola (rhodiola Rosea) Root Std. ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking rhodiola with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Rhodiola (rhodiola Rosea) Root Std. Extract + Alogliptin interactionAlogliptin, MetforminKazano
How Alogliptin, Metformin interacts with Rhodiola 150 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rhodiola (rhodiola Rosea) Root Std. ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking rhodiola with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Rhodiola (rhodiola Rosea) Root Std. Extract + Alogliptin, Metformin interactionAlogliptin, PioglitazoneOseni
How Alogliptin, Pioglitazone interacts with Rhodiola 150 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rhodiola (rhodiola Rosea) Root Std. ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking rhodiola with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Rhodiola (rhodiola Rosea) Root Std. Extract + Alogliptin, Pioglitazone interactionAlvimopanEntereg
How Alvimopan interacts with Rhodiola 150 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rhodiola (rhodiola Rosea) Root Std. ExtractP-glycoprotein Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rhodiola might increase levels of P-glycoprotein substrates.
Read the full Rhodiola (rhodiola Rosea) Root Std. Extract + Alvimopan interactionAmbrisentanLetairis, Volibris
How Ambrisentan interacts with Rhodiola 150 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rhodiola (rhodiola Rosea) Root Std. ExtractP-glycoprotein Substrates, Antihypertensive Drugs +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rhodiola might increase levels of P-glycoprotein substrates.
Read the full Rhodiola (rhodiola Rosea) Root Std. Extract + Ambrisentan interactionAmilorideAmilamont, Midamor
How Amiloride interacts with Rhodiola 150 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rhodiola (rhodiola Rosea) Root Std. ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking rhodiola with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Rhodiola (rhodiola Rosea) Root Std. Extract + Amiloride interactionAmiloride, HydrochlorothiazideAmil-Co, Amilzide, Moduret 25, Moduretic
How Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide interacts with Rhodiola 150 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rhodiola (rhodiola Rosea) Root Std. ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking rhodiola with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Rhodiola (rhodiola Rosea) Root Std. Extract + Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionAmitriptylineElavil
How Amitriptyline interacts with Rhodiola 150 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rhodiola (rhodiola Rosea) Root Std. ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Antidepressant Drugs +3 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rhodiola might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Rhodiola (rhodiola Rosea) Root Std. Extract + Amitriptyline interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Rhodiola 150 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.
Rhodiola (Rhodiola rosea) root std. extract
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.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Rhodiola 150, from the product label.
Genestra Brands
- Name
- Seroyal USA
- City
- Pittsburgh
- State
- PA
- ZipCode
- 15275
- Phone Number
- 1-888-737-6925
- Web Address
- seroyal.com
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Rhodiola 150'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 13 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
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- 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
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