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Rhodiola Rosea 500 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Jarrow Formulas

Rhodiola Rosea 500 mg label
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Capsule Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Rhodiola Rosea 500 mg against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.

Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Rhodiola Rosea 500 mg is a dietary supplement by Jarrow Formulas 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 root 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 Rosea 500 mg by Jarrow Formulas

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

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

This product contains a single active ingredient: rhodiola root extract at 500 mg per capsule. Rhodiola has been used traditionally to support mental clarity and physical endurance, though the evidence for most of these uses is not well established in our data.

The capsule also contains inactive ingredients — magnesium stearate, cellulose, silicon dioxide, and the capsule material itself — which serve as binders and flow agents.

Does it work?

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

The graded evidence we hold for these ingredients covers different conditions than the ones this product is marketed for, so there's no established rating for its stated use — see Rhodiola's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: energy support and fatigue reduction.
  • We looked for evidence on: Fatigue, Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), Athletic performance, Stress, low energy, exhaustion — and 1 related terms.
  • The closest evidence on file: Rhodiola is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Athletic performance (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Rhodiola is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), Fatigue, Stress.

The evidence for rhodiola's effectiveness for the conditions listed in our data — altitude sickness, generalized anxiety disorder, arrhythmia, athletic performance, and bladder cancer — is insufficient to rate. That means we don't have enough reliable evidence right now to say whether it works for these uses.

If you're considering it for a specific health goal, ask your doctor or pharmacist what the current research shows.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Rhodiola

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

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

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

Orally, rhodiola is generally well tolerated for short-term use, though long-term safety hasn't been well studied. The most common side effects are dizziness and changes in saliva production — either dry mouth or excessive saliva — and these tend to be mild.

However, the safety data advises against using rhodiola during pregnancy or while breastfeeding, as there isn't enough information to know it's safe in those situations.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Rhodiola

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

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

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Rhodiola.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: immunosuppressants / transplant drugs; diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 1,272 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Check before starting if you take blood pressure medications (antihypertensives) or blood sugar medications (antidiabetes drugs) — rhodiola may lower both. Also double-check if you take losartan (Cozaar), any drugs broken down by liver enzymes (CYP2C9, CYP1A2, or CYP3A4 substrates), P-glycoprotein substrate medications, or immunosuppressants.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Rhodiola Rosea may appeal to you if you're looking for a traditional adaptogen to support stress resilience, but the scientific evidence for specific benefits is limited. If you take blood pressure or blood sugar medications, blood thinners, or drugs processed by your liver, you'll want to check this product against your medications first — the interactions are real.

Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before adding it to your routine, especially if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or on any regular medications.

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

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Feb 25, 2021.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Rhodiola Rosea 500 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand Jarrow Formulas
Barcode (UPC) 790011140702
Net contents 60 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Feb 25, 2021
DSLD ID 243521
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Rhodiola Rosea 500 mg by Jarrow Formulas, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
60
UPC/BARCODE
790011140702
IngredientAmount% DV
Rhodiola root extract500 mg--

Other ingredients: Magnesium Stearate, Cellulose, Silicon Dioxide, Capsule

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Usage: Take 1 capsule per day with a meal or as directed by your qualified healthcare professional.

Precautions

Note: If you have a medical condition (especially anxiety or manic/bipolar disorders), are pregnant, lactating, trying to conceive, under the age of 18, or taking medications, consult your healthcare professional before using this product.

Note: If you have a medical condition (especially anxiety or manic/bipolar disorders), are pregnant, lactating, trying to conceive, under the age of 18, or taking medications, consult your healthcare professional before using this product.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Formula

Rhodiola is an adaptogenic herb that has been used for centuries and validated for its beneficial effects on energy production and reduction of fatigue associated with intense activities. Though there are greater than 20 species of rhodiola, only authentic Rhodiola rosea contains the three active rosavin compounds: rosavin, rosin, and rosarin.

Standardized extract 5% Rosavins Russian root

Formulation

Jarrow Formulas Rhodiola extract is standardized to contain a minimum of 5% [25 mg] rosavins, the highest potency available.

Physical stress adaptogen Enhances energy and reduces fatigue

No wheat, gluten, soybeans, dairy, egg, fish/shellfish, or peanuts/tree nuts.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

Brand IP Statement(s)

2019 Jarrow Formulas

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Rhodiola Rosea 500 mg by Jarrow Formulas label

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Rhodiola Rosea 500 mg label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Rhodiola Rosea 500 mg by Jarrow Formulas

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 container60 Amounts shown are per serving.

Rhodiola root extract

Interacts with
1,271 drugs
500 mg per serving Form: Rosavins, Russian Root

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 root extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Magnesium Stearate, Cellulose, Silicon Dioxide, Capsule. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Rhodiola Rosea 500 mg by Jarrow Formulas Drug Interactions

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624 Moderate 647 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Rhodiola root extract 1,271

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Rhodiola Rosea 500 mg interact with 1,271 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Rhodiola Rosea 500 mg interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Rhodiola root extract

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Rhodiola Rosea 500 mg 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 root extract10 drug types · 1,271 drugs

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.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
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.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
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.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
Immunosuppressants

Theoretically, rhodiola use might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
In vitro and animal research show that rhodiola has immunostimulatory effects.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
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.

Likelihood Probable Evidence B
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.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
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.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
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.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
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.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
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.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
Rhodiola root extract full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Rhodiola Rosea 500 mg, from the product label.

Jarrow Formulas

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Name
Jarrow Formulas Superior Nutrition and Formulation
City
Los Angeles
State
CA
ZipCode
90035-4317
Phone Number
(866) 459-4154
Web Address
www.jarrow.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Rhodiola Rosea 500 mg by Jarrow Formulas: Common Questions

Does Rhodiola Rosea 500 mg by Jarrow Formulas interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Rhodiola Rosea 500 mg has a known interaction with 1,271 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Rhodiola Rosea 500 mg contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Can I take this while I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
The safety data advises against it. There isn't enough information to know whether rhodiola is safe in pregnancy or while breastfeeding, so it's best avoided in both situations. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about what's right for you.
What are the most common side effects?
Dizziness and changes in saliva production — either dry mouth or too much saliva. Rhodiola is generally well tolerated, but these mild effects can happen. Long-term safety beyond short-term use isn't well studied.
Does rhodiola actually work for anxiety, altitude sickness, or athletic performance?
We don't have enough reliable evidence to say yes or no right now. The evidence for those uses is insufficient to rate. If you're interested in it for a specific reason, ask your doctor what the current research shows and whether it's worth trying.
Why does this product interact with so many medications?
Rhodiola can inhibit enzymes in your liver (like CYP2C9, CYP3A4, and CYP1A2) that break down many common drugs. It can also lower blood pressure and blood sugar on its own, so combining it with medications that do the same thing raises safety concerns. That's why it's important to check it against your specific medications first.
Is this 500 mg dose the standard amount?
We don't have information in our data comparing this dose to others or stating what's considered standard. If you're new to rhodiola, ask your pharmacist whether this dose is right for you.

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The Full Monographs Behind Rhodiola Rosea 500 mg’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Rhodiola

Interacts with 1,271 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 and improve mood, but the evidence is li...

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Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Rhodiola Rosea 500 mg's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 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
  1. Kim SH, Hyun SH, Choung SY. Antioxidative effects of Cinnamomi cassiae and Rhodiola rosea extracts in liver of diabetic mice. Biofactors 2006;26:209-19.
  2. Kwon YI, Jang HD, Shetty K. Evaluation of Rhodiola crenulata and Rhodiola rosea for management of type II diabetes and hypertension. Asia Pac J Clin Nutr 2006;15:425-32.
  3. Bystritsky A, Kerwin L, Feusner JD. A pilot study of Rhodiola rosea (Rhodax) for generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). J Altern Complement Med 2008;14:175-80.
  4. Shevtsov VA, Zholus BI, Shervarly VI, et al. A randomized trial of two different doses of a SHR-5 Rhodiola rosea extract versus placebo and control of capacity for mental work. Phytomedicine 2003;10:95-105. PubMed
  5. Apostolidis E, Kwon YI, Shetty K. Potential of cranberry-based herbal synergies for diabetes and hypertension management. Asia Pac J Clin Nutr 2006;15:433-41.
  6. Hellum BH, Tosse A, Hoybakk K, et al. Potent in vitro inhibition of CYP3A4 and P-glycoprotein by Rhodiola rosea. Planta Med 2010;76:331-8.
  7. Skopriska-Rozewska E, Wojcik R, Siwicki AK, et al. The effect of Rhodiola quadrifida extracts on cellular immunity in mice and rats. Pol J Vet Sci 2008;11:105-11.
  8. Mishra KP, Chanda S, Shukla K, Ganju L. Adjuvant effect of aqueous extract of Rhodiola imbricate rhizome on the immune responses to tetanus toxoid and ovalbumin in rats. Immunopharmacol Immunotoxicol 2010;32:141-6.
  9. 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
  10. Mishra KP, Ganju L, Chanda S, et al. Aqueous extract of Rhodiola imbricate rhizome stimulates Toll-like receptor 4, granzyme-B and Th1 cytokines in vitro. Immunobiology 2009;214:27-31.
  11. Thu OK, Nilsen OG, Hellum B. In vitro inhibition of cytochrome P-450 activities and quantification of constituents in a selection of commercial Rhodiola rosea products. Pharm Bio. 2016 Dec;54(12):3249-3256.
  12. Thu OK, Spigset O, Nilsen OG, Hellum B. Effect of commercial Rhodiola rosea on CYP enzyme activity in humans. Eur J Clin Pharmacol. 2016 Mar;72(3):295-300. PubMed
  13. Woron J, Siwek M. Unwanted effects of psychotropic drug interactions with medicinal products and diet supplements containing plant extracts. Psychiatr Pol 2018;52(6):983-96. PubMed

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