Rhodiola With Cordyceps Ingredients & Drug Interactions
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First and foremost: checking Rhodiola With Cordyceps 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.
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Rhodiola With Cordyceps is a dietary supplement by Nature's Harmony with 2 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for fatigue and low energy, athletic performance and stamina, respiratory and lung support.Based on those ingredients, 1,325 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Rhodiola (Rhodiola rosea) root extract, Cordyceps. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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What’s inside
Full disclosure
This product contains 2 active ingredients: cordyceps and rhodiola (Rhodiola rosea) root extract. Cordyceps is a fungus traditionally used to support athletic performance, though current evidence rates it as possibly ineffective for that purpose and insufficient for other claimed uses like sexual dysfunction and asthma.
Rhodiola root extract is an herb with insufficient evidence to support claims for altitude sickness, anxiety, arrhythmia, athletic performance, and other conditions. The capsule also holds inactive ingredients — microcrystalline cellulose, silicon dioxide, magnesium stearate, and gelatin — that serve as binders and fillers to form the capsule itself.
Does it work?
Not established
The evidence for both ingredients is limited. Cordyceps is rated possibly ineffective for athletic performance and has insufficient reliable evidence for sexual dysfunction, arrhythmia, asthma, lung cancer, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Rhodiola carries insufficient evidence for altitude sickness, generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), arrhythmia, athletic performance, and bladder cancer. Neither ingredient has established effectiveness for its marketed claims in our data.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Both cordyceps and rhodiola are generally well tolerated short-term, though long-term safety data are limited. Cordyceps may cause abdominal discomfort, constipation, diarrhea, dry mouth, or throat discomfort — these are uncommon and may improve if you take it after eating.
Rhodiola commonly causes dizziness or changes in saliva production (dry mouth or excess saliva). A rare case report linked cordyceps to liver inflammation (hepatitis), though whether cordyceps or a contaminant caused it remains unclear.
Neither ingredient should be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding due to insufficient safety data. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether this product is right for you if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before taking Rhodiola With Cordyceps, check with your doctor or pharmacist if you take blood pressure medications — rhodiola may lower blood pressure further. Blood thinners (anticoagulants and antiplatelet drugs) warrant caution with cordyceps, which may theoretically increase bleeding risk.
Immune-suppressing medications may be affected by both ingredients. Also confirm any diabetes drugs, losartan (Cozaar), and medications metabolized by your liver — rhodiola can interfere with how they're processed.
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 With Cordyceps might appeal to someone seeking a traditional energy or performance support supplement, but the evidence for either ingredient is weak. More importantly, this product interacts with blood pressure drugs, blood thinners, diabetes medications, immune suppressants, and several enzyme-processed drugs — anyone taking prescription medications should check their exact list with their own doctor or pharmacist before starting.
If you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or have heart, blood-clotting, or liver concerns, discuss this product with your healthcare provider first.
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Assessment coverage: 2 of 2 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated May 24, 2013.
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 With Cordyceps, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Nature's Harmony |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 063047002130 |
| Net contents | 60 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | May 24, 2013 |
| DSLD ID | 21854 |
| Product type | Other Combinations |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Rhodiola With Cordyceps by Nature's Harmony, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cordyceps | 125 mg | -- |
| Rhodiola (Rhodiola rosea) root extract | 75 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Silicon Dioxide, Magnesium Stearate, Gelatin
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Recommended Use: For support of mental stamina and mental focus. Recommended Dose (Adults): Take 2 capsules twice daily. Consult a health care practitioner for use beyond eleven days.
Precautions
Risk Information: Do not use if you have bipolar disorder or bipolar spectrum disorders.
Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if pregnant or breastfeeding.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
DO NOT USE IF SEAL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN.
Formulation
This product does not contain corn, dairy, egg, gluten, shellfish, soy, sulfites, wheat, or artificial colours, flavours or preservatives.
Storage
STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE.
General Statements
Supports Mental Stamina and Focus
{Capsule} Actual Size
A Proud Canadian Company
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Rhodiola With Cordyceps by Nature's Harmony label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Rhodiola With Cordyceps by Nature's Harmony
These are the 2 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
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Cordyceps
Interacts with249 drugs
Cordyceps is a fungus used in traditional Chinese medicine for energy, exercise performance, and lung and immune support. Human research is limited an...
Cordyceps monograph & interactionsRhodiola (Rhodiola rosea) root 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 extract monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Silicon Dioxide, Magnesium Stearate, Gelatin. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Rhodiola With Cordyceps by Nature's Harmony Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Rhodiola With Cordyceps by Nature's Harmony carries documented interactions through both its cordyceps and rhodiola content.
The most serious finding is Moderate-severity: rhodiola may lower blood pressure when combined with blood pressure medications (antihypertensives), raising the risk of blood pressure dropping too far. Cordyceps also raises Moderate concerns with blood thinners (anticoagulants and antiplatelet drugs) — animal data suggest it may slow blood clotting, though this hasn't been confirmed in humans — and with immune-suppressing drugs, where it might interfere with their intended effect.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Rhodiola interacts with several additional medication types at Moderate severity. It may boost levels of certain drugs your liver processes through the CYP2C9 enzyme pathway — notably losartan (Cozaar) for blood pressure — and drugs cleared by P-glycoprotein transporters, potentially raising side effects.
It also theoretically increases low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) risk when taken with diabetes medications. Cordyceps carries a Minor interaction with testosterone supplements, with additive effects possible but unclear in practice.
Finally, rhodiola shows Minor interactions with drugs metabolized by the CYP1A2 and CYP3A4 enzyme pathways — the clinical impact remains uncertain. Altogether, these interactions span 1,326 individual medications.
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The ingredients in Rhodiola With Cordyceps interact with 1,325 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
2 of the 2 ingredients in Rhodiola With Cordyceps interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Rhodiola (Rhodiola rosea) root extract Cordyceps
6-mercaptopurinePurinethol
How 6-mercaptopurine interacts with Rhodiola With Cordyceps — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rhodiola (rhodiola Rosea) Root ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rhodiola use might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Rhodiola (rhodiola Rosea) Root Extract + 6-mercaptopurine interactionCordycepsImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concurrent use of cordyceps might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Cordyceps + 6-mercaptopurine interactionAbciximabReoPro
How Abciximab interacts with Rhodiola With Cordyceps — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CordycepsAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, cordyceps may increase the risk of bleeding when used with antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs.
Read the full Cordyceps + Abciximab interactionAbrocitinibCibinqo
How Abrocitinib interacts with Rhodiola With Cordyceps — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rhodiola (rhodiola Rosea) Root ExtractImmunosuppressants, Cytochrome P450 2c9 (cyp2c9) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rhodiola use might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Rhodiola (rhodiola Rosea) Root Extract + Abrocitinib interactionCordycepsAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs, Immunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, cordyceps may increase the risk of bleeding when used with antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs.
Read the full Cordyceps + Abrocitinib interactionAcalabrutinibCalquence
How Acalabrutinib interacts with Rhodiola With Cordyceps — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rhodiola (rhodiola Rosea) Root ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, P-glycoprotein Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rhodiola might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Rhodiola (rhodiola Rosea) Root Extract + Acalabrutinib interactionAcarboseGlucobay, Prandase, Precose
How Acarbose interacts with Rhodiola With Cordyceps — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rhodiola (rhodiola Rosea) Root ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking rhodiola with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Rhodiola (rhodiola Rosea) Root Extract + Acarbose interactionAcebutololRhotral, Sectral
How Acebutolol interacts with Rhodiola With Cordyceps — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rhodiola (rhodiola Rosea) Root ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking rhodiola with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Rhodiola (rhodiola Rosea) Root Extract + Acebutolol interactionAcenocoumarolSintrom
How Acenocoumarol interacts with Rhodiola With Cordyceps — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CordycepsAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, cordyceps may increase the risk of bleeding when used with antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs.
Read the full Cordyceps + Acenocoumarol interactionAcetaminophen, AspirinGemnisyn
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin interacts with Rhodiola With Cordyceps — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CordycepsAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, cordyceps may increase the risk of bleeding when used with antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs.
Read the full Cordyceps + Acetaminophen, Aspirin interactionRhodiola (rhodiola Rosea) Root ExtractCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rhodiola might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
Read the full Rhodiola (rhodiola Rosea) Root Extract + Acetaminophen, Aspirin interactionAcetaminophen, Aspirin, CaffeineExcedrin, Excedrin Extra Strength, Excedrin Migraine
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interacts with Rhodiola With Cordyceps — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CordycepsAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, cordyceps may increase the risk of bleeding when used with antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs.
Read the full Cordyceps + Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interactionRhodiola (rhodiola Rosea) Root ExtractCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rhodiola might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
Read the full Rhodiola (rhodiola Rosea) Root Extract + Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interactionAcetaminophen, IbuprofenCombogesic
How Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen interacts with Rhodiola With Cordyceps — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rhodiola (rhodiola Rosea) Root ExtractCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2c9 (cyp2c9) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rhodiola might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
Read the full Rhodiola (rhodiola Rosea) Root Extract + Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen interactionCordycepsAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, cordyceps may increase the risk of bleeding when used with antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs.
Read the full Cordyceps + Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen interactionAcetazolamideAk-Zol, Diamox
How Acetazolamide interacts with Rhodiola With Cordyceps — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rhodiola (rhodiola Rosea) Root ExtractCns Depressants, Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rhodiola might increase the risk of adverse effects when taken with CNS depressants.
Read the full Rhodiola (rhodiola Rosea) Root Extract + Acetazolamide interactionAcetohexamideDymelor
How Acetohexamide interacts with Rhodiola With Cordyceps — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rhodiola (rhodiola Rosea) Root ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking rhodiola with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Rhodiola (rhodiola Rosea) Root Extract + Acetohexamide interactionAcetylsalicylic AcidEntrophen
How Acetylsalicylic Acid interacts with Rhodiola With Cordyceps — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CordycepsAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, cordyceps may increase the risk of bleeding when used with antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs.
Read the full Cordyceps + Acetylsalicylic Acid interactionAdalimumabHumira
How Adalimumab interacts with Rhodiola With Cordyceps — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rhodiola (rhodiola Rosea) Root ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rhodiola use might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Rhodiola (rhodiola Rosea) Root Extract + Adalimumab interactionCordycepsImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concurrent use of cordyceps might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Cordyceps + Adalimumab interactionAdalimumab-adazHyrimoz
How Adalimumab-adaz interacts with Rhodiola With Cordyceps — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CordycepsImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concurrent use of cordyceps might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Cordyceps + Adalimumab-adaz interactionRhodiola (rhodiola Rosea) Root ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rhodiola use might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Rhodiola (rhodiola Rosea) Root Extract + Adalimumab-adaz interactionAdalimumab-adbmCyltezo
How Adalimumab-adbm interacts with Rhodiola With Cordyceps — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rhodiola (rhodiola Rosea) Root ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rhodiola use might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Rhodiola (rhodiola Rosea) Root Extract + Adalimumab-adbm interactionCordycepsImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concurrent use of cordyceps might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Cordyceps + Adalimumab-adbm interactionAdalimumab-afzbAbrilada
How Adalimumab-afzb interacts with Rhodiola With Cordyceps — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CordycepsImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concurrent use of cordyceps might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Cordyceps + Adalimumab-afzb interactionRhodiola (rhodiola Rosea) Root ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rhodiola use might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Rhodiola (rhodiola Rosea) Root Extract + Adalimumab-afzb interactionAdalimumab-attoAmjevita
How Adalimumab-atto interacts with Rhodiola With Cordyceps — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rhodiola (rhodiola Rosea) Root ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rhodiola use might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Rhodiola (rhodiola Rosea) Root Extract + Adalimumab-atto interactionCordycepsImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concurrent use of cordyceps might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Cordyceps + Adalimumab-atto interactionAdalimumab-bwwdHadlima
How Adalimumab-bwwd interacts with Rhodiola With Cordyceps — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CordycepsImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concurrent use of cordyceps might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Cordyceps + Adalimumab-bwwd interactionRhodiola (rhodiola Rosea) Root ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rhodiola use might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Rhodiola (rhodiola Rosea) Root Extract + Adalimumab-bwwd interactionAdalimumab-fkjpHulio
How Adalimumab-fkjp interacts with Rhodiola With Cordyceps — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rhodiola (rhodiola Rosea) Root ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rhodiola use might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Rhodiola (rhodiola Rosea) Root Extract + Adalimumab-fkjp interactionCordycepsImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concurrent use of cordyceps might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Cordyceps + Adalimumab-fkjp interactionAerosphere Budesonide, Formoterol Fumarate, GlycopyrrolateBreztri
How Aerosphere Budesonide, Formoterol Fumarate, Glycopyrrolate interacts with Rhodiola With Cordyceps — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rhodiola (rhodiola Rosea) Root 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 Extract + Aerosphere Budesonide, Formoterol Fumarate, Glycopyrrolate interactionAfatinib DimaleateGilotrif
How Afatinib Dimaleate interacts with Rhodiola With Cordyceps — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rhodiola (rhodiola Rosea) Root ExtractP-glycoprotein Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rhodiola might increase levels of P-glycoprotein substrates.
Read the full Rhodiola (rhodiola Rosea) Root Extract + Afatinib Dimaleate interactionAgomelatineValdoxan
How Agomelatine interacts with Rhodiola With Cordyceps — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rhodiola (rhodiola Rosea) Root ExtractCytochrome P450 2c9 (cyp2c9) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rhodiola might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2C9.
Read the full Rhodiola (rhodiola Rosea) Root Extract + Agomelatine interactionAlbiglutideTanzeum
How Albiglutide interacts with Rhodiola With Cordyceps — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rhodiola (rhodiola Rosea) Root ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking rhodiola with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Rhodiola (rhodiola Rosea) Root Extract + Albiglutide interactionAlefaceptAmevive
How Alefacept interacts with Rhodiola With Cordyceps — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rhodiola (rhodiola Rosea) Root ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rhodiola use might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Rhodiola (rhodiola Rosea) Root Extract + Alefacept interactionCordycepsImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concurrent use of cordyceps might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Cordyceps + Alefacept interactionAlemtuzumabCampath
How Alemtuzumab interacts with Rhodiola With Cordyceps — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CordycepsImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concurrent use of cordyceps might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Cordyceps + Alemtuzumab interactionRhodiola (rhodiola Rosea) Root ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rhodiola use might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Rhodiola (rhodiola Rosea) Root Extract + Alemtuzumab interactionAliskirenTekturna
How Aliskiren interacts with Rhodiola With Cordyceps — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rhodiola (rhodiola Rosea) Root 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 Extract + Aliskiren interactionAlogliptinNesina
How Alogliptin interacts with Rhodiola With Cordyceps — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rhodiola (rhodiola Rosea) Root ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Antidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, rhodiola might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Rhodiola (rhodiola Rosea) Root Extract + Alogliptin interactionAlogliptin, MetforminKazano
How Alogliptin, Metformin interacts with Rhodiola With Cordyceps — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rhodiola (rhodiola Rosea) Root ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking rhodiola with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Rhodiola (rhodiola Rosea) Root Extract + Alogliptin, Metformin interactionAlogliptin, PioglitazoneOseni
How Alogliptin, Pioglitazone interacts with Rhodiola With Cordyceps — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Rhodiola (rhodiola Rosea) Root 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 Extract + Alogliptin, Pioglitazone interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Rhodiola With Cordyceps with known interactions, here are the types of medications they can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.
Rhodiola (Rhodiola rosea) root 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.
Cordyceps
Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs
Theoretically, cordyceps may increase the risk of bleeding when used with antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs.
In vitro and animal research suggests that cordyceps extract inhibits platelet aggregation and function. However, this interaction has not been reported in humans.
Immunosuppressants
Theoretically, concurrent use of cordyceps might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Animal and in vitro research suggests that cordyceps stimulates the immune system. However, limited clinical research suggests that taking cordyceps may lower the necessary therapeutic dose of the immunosuppressant cyclosporine, which suggests that cordyceps may have an immunosuppressive effect.
Testosterone
Theoretically, concurrent use of cordyceps and testosterone might have additive effects.
Animal research suggests that cordyceps can increase testosterone levels. The clinical significance of this finding is unclear.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Rhodiola With Cordyceps, from the product label.
Nature's Harmony
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- SunOpta Inc.
- Street Address
- 6 Commerce Crescent
- City
- Acton
- State
- ON
- ZipCode
- L7J 2X3
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The Full Monographs Behind Rhodiola With Cordyceps’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Cordyceps
Interacts with 249 drugsCordyceps is a fungus used in traditional Chinese medicine for energy, exercise performance, and lung and immune support. Human research is limited and mostly low quality, so its benefits ar...
Read the full Cordyceps monograph → Herb & supplement monographRhodiola
Interacts with 1,271 drugsRhodiola 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...
Read the full Rhodiola monograph →Sources & How We Checked
Rhodiola With Cordyceps'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.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
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The 27 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.
Cordyceps 14 references
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- Zhu JS, Halpern GM, Jones K. The scientific rediscovery of a precious ancient Chinese herbal regimen: Cordyceps sinensis: part II. J Altern Complement Med 1998;4:429-57.
- Chen YJ, Shiao MS, Lee SS, Wang SY. Effect of Cordyceps sinensis on the proliferation and differentiation of human leukemic U937 cells. Life Sci 1997;60:2349-59. PubMed
- Zhao Y. [Inhibitory effects of alcoholic extract of Cordyceps sinensis on abdominal aortic thrombus formation in rabbits]. Chung Hua I Hsueh Tsa Chih (Taipei) 1991;71:612-5, 42.
- Chen GZ, Chen GL, Sun T, et al. Effects of Cordyceps sinensis on murine T lymphocyte subsets. Chin Med J (English) 1991;104:4-8.
- Zhu XY, Yu HY. [Immunosuppressive effect of cultured Cordyceps sinensis on cellular immune response]. Chung Hsi I Chieh Ho Tsa Chih 1990;10:485-7, 454.
- Hsu, C. C., Huang, Y. L., Tsai, S. J., Sheu, C. C., and Huang, B. M. In vivo and in vitro stimulatory effects of Cordyceps sinensis on testosterone production in mouse Leydig cells. Life Sci 9-5-2003;73(16):2127-2136. PubMed
- Ikumoto, T., Sasaki, S., Namba, H., Toyama, R., Moritoki, H., and Mouri, T. [Physiologically active compounds in the extracts from tochukaso and cultured mycelia of Cordyceps and Isaria]. Yakugaku Zasshi 1991;111(9):504-509. PubMed
- Wu, T. N., Yang, K. C., Wang, C. M., Lai, J. S., Ko, K. N., Chang, P. Y., and Liou, S. H. Lead poisoning caused by contaminated Cordyceps, a Chinese herbal medicine: two case reports. Sci.Total Environ. 4-5-1996;182(1-3):193-195. PubMed
- Hong T, Zhang M, Fan J. Cordyceps sinensis (a traditional Chinese medicine) for kidney transplant recipients (Review). Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2015;(10):CD009698. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD009698.pub2.
- Zhang HW, Lin ZX, Tung YS, Kwan TH, Mok CK, Leung C, Chan LS. Cordyceps sinensis (a traditional Chinese medicine) for treating chronic kidney disease (Review). Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2014;(12):CD008353. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD008353.pub2. PubMed
- Bee Yean O, Zoriah A. Efficacy of Cordyceps sinensis as an adjunctive treatment in hemodialysis patients: a systematic review and Meta-analysis. J Tradit Chin Med. 2019;39(1):1-14.
- Thurian D, Montani M, Stickel F. Drug-induced, mixed-type hepatitis following ingestion of Cordyceps sinensis. Int J Clin Pharmacol Ther 2022;60(2):115-120. PubMed
- Yu X, Mao Y, Shergis JL, et al. Effectiveness and safety of oral Cordyceps sinensis on stable COPD of GOLD stages 2-3: Systematic review and meta-analysis. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2019;2019:4903671.
Rhodiola 13 references
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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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