Sage Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Herb Pharm
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Sage 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
Sage is a dietary supplement by Herb Pharm with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for sore throat and mouth irritation, digestive upset, excessive sweating.Based on those ingredients, 1,296 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Sage Aerial Parts Extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Sage by Herb Pharm
Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
This product contains one active ingredient: Sage Aerial Parts Extract. Sage leaves and stems have been used traditionally to address various conditions.
The extract is suspended in a base of cane alcohol and distilled water.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
Sage extract has possibly effective evidence for menopausal symptoms, high cholesterol (hyperlipidemia), and cognitive function. For postoperative pain, the evidence suggests it's possibly ineffective.
The data we hold doesn't establish effectiveness for other uses.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Sage is generally well tolerated as a food or short-term tea, but concentrated extracts like this one should be used cautiously. The most common side effects from oral use are abdominal pain, agitation, diarrhea, dizziness, nausea, and vomiting.
Serious adverse effects are rare but can include seizures, linked to thujone and related compounds in sage. One clinical trial participant developed acneiform skin eruptions (pimple-like bumps).
Pregnancy: The safety data advises against medicinal or concentrated amounts during pregnancy because of thujone content, though food amounts are likely fine. Breastfeeding: Avoid medicinal amounts — sage has traditionally been used to reduce milk supply, so check with your doctor or pharmacist if you're nursing.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before taking this product, double-check with your pharmacist if you're on CNS depressants (sedatives, sleep aids, anxiety or pain medications) — Moderate risk of increased sedation. Also verify any blood pressure medications, hormone therapy (estrogens), or drugs metabolized by your liver (CYP2D6, CYP2C19, CYP2C9, or CYP3A4 substrates) or transported by P-glycoprotein, as interactions are theoretically possible at Moderate severity, though not yet reported in humans.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence for its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
Sage extract may help with menopausal symptoms, cholesterol, or mental sharpness, but it interacts with a wide range of medications through multiple pathways. If you take any prescription drugs — especially sedatives, blood pressure medications, or anything metabolized by your liver — talk to your pharmacist before starting.
Pregnant or breastfeeding? Check with your doctor first.
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 Jun 25, 2025.
This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed
General information
Key facts about Sage, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Herb Pharm |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 090800000188 |
| Net contents | 1 Fluid Ounce(s); 30 mL |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jun 25, 2025 |
| DSLD ID | 334549 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Liquid |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Organic, Gluten Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Sage by Herb Pharm, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Sage Aerial Parts Extract | 615 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Cane Alcohol, Water, Distilled
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested use Shake well before using Adults: Add 1 squeeze of the dropper bulb to 2 oz. of water or juice, 2 to 4 times per day. Best taken between meals.
Precautions
Caution: Seek expert medical advice before taking during pregnancy.
Keep out of the reach of children
Storage
Store away from heat & light
Formula
Salvia officinalis
Sage Liquid Extract
Formulation
Nervous system Mental clarity
USDA Organic
Gluten-free
Certified Organic by Organic Certifiers
Seals/Symbols
USDA Organic
FDA Statement of Identity
Herbal Supplement
FDA Disclaimer Statement
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Sage by Herb Pharm label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Sage by Herb Pharm
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size0.7 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container42 Amounts shown are per serving.
Sage Aerial Parts Extract
Interacts with1,296 drugs
Sage is a common kitchen herb that is generally safe in food amounts and is traditionally used for sore throats, digestion, sweating, and memory. Some...
Sage Aerial Parts Extract monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Cane Alcohol, Water, Distilled. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Sage by Herb Pharm Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Herb Pharm's Sage is a single-ingredient liquid extract that interacts with a broad range of medications through multiple pathways.
The most serious concerns involve CNS depressants (sedatives, sleep aids, anxiety medications, pain relievers) — sage may boost their sedative effects and side effects, a Moderate-severity risk.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Sage may also interfere with blood pressure medications. Animal studies show common sage can lower blood pressure, but Spanish sage may raise it in some people with hypertension, making the direction of the effect unpredictable.
Additionally, sage appears to inhibit several liver enzymes (CYP2D6, CYP2C19, CYP2C9, and CYP3A4) and a drug transporter protein (P-glycoprotein). In test-tube studies, these inhibitions could theoretically raise the levels of hundreds of medications metabolized by these pathways — though human cases haven't been reported yet, the theoretical risk is Moderate.
Lastly, sage may interfere with hormone therapy (estrogens), again at Moderate severity.
Although we hold data for the one active ingredient in this product, the breadth of theoretical interactions means you'll want to run your exact medications through the checker below before you start. Altogether, these interactions span 1,280 individual medications.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Sage interact with 1,296 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in Sage interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Sage Aerial Parts Extract
Ado-trastuzumab EmtansineKadcyla
How Ado-trastuzumab Emtansine interacts with Sage — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sage Aerial Parts ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, sage might increase the levels and clinical effects of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Sage Aerial Parts Extract + Ado-trastuzumab Emtansine interactionAbemaciclibVerzenio
How Abemaciclib interacts with Sage — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sage Aerial Parts ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, sage might increase the levels and clinical effects of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Sage Aerial Parts Extract + Abemaciclib interactionAbiraterone
How Abiraterone interacts with Sage — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sage Aerial Parts ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, sage might increase the levels and clinical effects of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Sage Aerial Parts Extract + Abiraterone interactionAbiraterone AcetateYonsa, Zytiga
How Abiraterone Acetate interacts with Sage — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sage Aerial Parts ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, sage might increase the levels and clinical effects of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Sage Aerial Parts Extract + Abiraterone Acetate interactionAbrocitinibCibinqo
How Abrocitinib interacts with Sage — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sage Aerial Parts ExtractCytochrome P450 2c19 (cyp2c19) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2c9 (cyp2c9) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, sage might increase the levels and clinical effects of drugs metabolized by CYP2C19.
Read the full Sage Aerial Parts Extract + Abrocitinib interactionAcalabrutinibCalquence
How Acalabrutinib interacts with Sage — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sage Aerial Parts ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, P-glycoprotein Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, sage might increase the levels and clinical effects of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Sage Aerial Parts Extract + Acalabrutinib interactionAcarboseGlucobay, Prandase, Precose
How Acarbose interacts with Sage — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sage Aerial Parts ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking sage with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Sage Aerial Parts Extract + Acarbose interactionAcebutololRhotral, Sectral
How Acebutolol interacts with Sage — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sage Aerial Parts ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, sage might increase or decrease the effects of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sage Aerial Parts Extract + Acebutolol interactionAcepromazineAtravet
How Acepromazine interacts with Sage — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sage Aerial Parts ExtractCns Depressants, Anticholinergic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking sage might increase the sedative and adverse effects of CNS depressants.
Read the full Sage Aerial Parts Extract + Acepromazine interactionAcetaminophenChildren's Tylenol, Children's Tylenol Meltaways, Tylenol, Tylenol Ex Strength
How Acetaminophen interacts with Sage — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sage Aerial Parts ExtractCytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, sage might decrease the levels and clinical effects of drugs metabolized by CYP2E1.
Read the full Sage Aerial Parts Extract + Acetaminophen interactionAcetaminophen, AspirinGemnisyn
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin interacts with Sage — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sage Aerial Parts ExtractCytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, sage might decrease the levels and clinical effects of drugs metabolized by CYP2E1.
Read the full Sage Aerial Parts Extract + Acetaminophen, Aspirin interactionAcetaminophen, Aspirin, CaffeineExcedrin, Excedrin Extra Strength, Excedrin Migraine
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interacts with Sage — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sage Aerial Parts ExtractCytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, sage might decrease the levels and clinical effects of drugs metabolized by CYP2E1.
Read the full Sage Aerial Parts Extract + Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interactionAcetaminophen, Brompheniramine, PhenylpropanolamineDimetapp Cold and Flu
How Acetaminophen, Brompheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with Sage — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sage Aerial Parts ExtractCytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, sage might decrease the levels and clinical effects of drugs metabolized by CYP2E1.
Read the full Sage Aerial Parts Extract + Acetaminophen, Brompheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interactionAcetaminophen, ButalbitalAxocet, Bancap, Bucet, Butex Forte, Esgic CF, Orbivan CF +5 more
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital interacts with Sage — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sage Aerial Parts ExtractCytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, sage might decrease the levels and clinical effects of drugs metabolized by CYP2E1.
Read the full Sage Aerial Parts Extract + Acetaminophen, Butalbital interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, CaffeineEsgic, Esgic Plus, Fiogesic, Fioricet, Repan, Tecnal +1 more
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine interacts with Sage — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sage Aerial Parts ExtractCytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, sage might decrease the levels and clinical effects of drugs metabolized by CYP2E1.
Read the full Sage Aerial Parts Extract + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, CodeineEsgic with Codeine, Fioricet w/ Codeine
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine interacts with Sage — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sage Aerial Parts ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates +2 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, sage might increase the levels and clinical effects of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Sage Aerial Parts Extract + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, CodeineBancap w/ Codeine
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine interacts with Sage — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sage Aerial Parts ExtractCytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates, Cns Depressants +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, sage might increase the levels and clinical effects of drugs metabolized by CYP2D6.
Read the full Sage Aerial Parts Extract + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine PhosphatePhrenilin #3
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine Phosphate interacts with Sage — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sage Aerial Parts ExtractCytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, sage might decrease the levels and clinical effects of drugs metabolized by CYP2E1.
Read the full Sage Aerial Parts Extract + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine Phosphate interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, PhenylephrineHycomine Compound
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, Phenylephrine interacts with Sage — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sage Aerial Parts ExtractCns Depressants, Cytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates +3 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking sage might increase the sedative and adverse effects of CNS depressants.
Read the full Sage Aerial Parts Extract + 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 Sage — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sage Aerial Parts ExtractCytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates +2 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, sage might increase the levels and clinical effects of drugs metabolized by CYP2D6.
Read the full Sage Aerial Parts Extract + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, SalicylamideCodalan No.1, Codalan No.2, Codalan No.3
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, Salicylamide interacts with Sage — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sage Aerial Parts ExtractCns Depressants, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates +2 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking sage might increase the sedative and adverse effects of CNS depressants.
Read the full Sage Aerial Parts Extract + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, Salicylamide interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, DihydrocodeineDHC Plus, Panlor DC, Panlor SS
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine interacts with Sage — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sage Aerial Parts ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates +2 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, sage might increase the levels and clinical effects of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Sage Aerial Parts Extract + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, IsomethepteneMigralam
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Isometheptene interacts with Sage — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sage Aerial Parts ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, sage might increase the levels and clinical effects of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Sage Aerial Parts Extract + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Isometheptene interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, PyrilamineMidol Max Strength Menstrual
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Pyrilamine interacts with Sage — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sage Aerial Parts ExtractCytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, sage might decrease the levels and clinical effects of drugs metabolized by CYP2E1.
Read the full Sage Aerial Parts Extract + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Pyrilamine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan HbrVicks Formula 44M Cough, Cold & Flu Relief
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan Hbr interacts with Sage — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sage Aerial Parts ExtractAnticholinergic Drugs, Cytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates +2 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, sage might decrease the clinical effects of anticholinergic drugs.
Read the full Sage Aerial Parts Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan Hbr interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, PhenylephrineColrex
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, Phenylephrine interacts with Sage — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sage Aerial Parts ExtractCytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates, Anticholinergic Drugs +3 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, sage might decrease the levels and clinical effects of drugs metabolized by CYP2E1.
Read the full Sage Aerial Parts Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, Phenylephrine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, DextromethorphanCoricidin II Extra Strength Cold and Flu
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan interacts with Sage — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sage Aerial Parts ExtractAnticholinergic Drugs, Cytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates +2 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, sage might decrease the clinical effects of anticholinergic drugs.
Read the full Sage Aerial Parts Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan HydrobromideCoricidin HBP Maximum Strength Flu
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide interacts with Sage — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sage Aerial Parts ExtractCytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates, Anticholinergic Drugs +2 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, sage might increase the levels and clinical effects of drugs metabolized by CYP2D6.
Read the full Sage Aerial Parts Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, PhenylpropanolamineMulti Symptom Cold Relief
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with Sage — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sage Aerial Parts ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates +2 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, sage might increase the levels and clinical effects of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Sage Aerial Parts Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Phenylpropanolamine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, PseudoephedrineChildren's Tylenol Cold Plus Cough, Tylenol Cold Ex Strength
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Pseudoephedrine interacts with Sage — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sage Aerial Parts ExtractCytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates +2 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, sage might decrease the levels and clinical effects of drugs metabolized by CYP2E1.
Read the full Sage Aerial Parts Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Pseudoephedrine interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Sage 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.
Sage Aerial Parts Extract
Anticholinergic Drugs
Theoretically, sage might decrease the clinical effects of anticholinergic drugs.
In vitro evidence suggests that common sage (Salvia officinalis) and Spanish sage (Salvia lavandulaefolia) can inhibit acetylcholinesterase and might increase acetylcholine levels.
Anticonvulsants
Theoretically, sage might interfere with the clinical effects of anticonvulsant drugs.
Some species of sage can cause convulsions when consumed in large quantities.
Antidiabetes Drugs
Theoretically, taking sage with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
In patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) or inadequately controlled type 2 diabetes, common sage (Salvia officinalis) has demonstrated hypoglycemic activity. However, other clinical research in patients with inadequately controlled type 2 diabetes shows that common sage extract does not lower fasting blood glucose levels.
Antihypertensive Drugs
Theoretically, sage might increase or decrease the effects of antihypertensive drugs.
Animal research suggests that common sage (Salvia officinalis) can cause prolonged blood pressure reduction. However, clinical research suggests that Spanish sage (Salvia lavandulaefolia) can increase blood pressure in some people with hypertension. Until more is known, use with caution.
Benzodiazepines
Theoretically, taking sage might increase the sedative and adverse effects of benzodiazepines.
In vitro evidence suggests that certain components of common sage (Salvia officinalis) can bind to benzodiazepine receptors. This effect has not been reported in humans.
Cholinergic Drugs
Theoretically, sage might have additive effects when used with cholinergic drugs.
In vitro evidence suggests that common sage (Salvia officinalis) and Spanish sage (Salvia lavandulaefolia) can inhibit acetylcholinesterase and might increase acetylcholine levels.
Cns Depressants
Theoretically, taking sage might increase the sedative and adverse effects of CNS depressants.
Some constituents of sage have CNS depressant activity.
Cytochrome P450 2C19 (Cyp2C19) Substrates
Theoretically, sage might increase the levels and clinical effects of drugs metabolized by CYP2C19.
In vitro evidence suggests that aqueous extracts of sage can inhibit CYP2C19. So far, this interaction has not been reported in humans.
Cytochrome P450 2C9 (Cyp2C9) Substrates
Theoretically, sage might increase the levels and clinical effects of drugs metabolized by CYP2C9.
In vitro evidence suggests that aqueous extracts of sage can inhibit CYP2C9. So far, this interaction has not been reported in humans.
Cytochrome P450 2D6 (Cyp2D6) Substrates
Theoretically, sage might increase the levels and clinical effects of drugs metabolized by CYP2D6.
In vitro evidence suggests that aqueous extracts of sage can inhibit CYP2D6. So far, this interaction has not been reported in humans.
Cytochrome P450 2E1 (Cyp2E1) Substrates
Theoretically, sage might decrease the levels and clinical effects of drugs metabolized by CYP2E1.
Animal research suggests that drinking common sage (Salvia officinalis) tea increases the expression of CYP2E1. So far, this interaction has not been reported in humans.
Cytochrome P450 3A4 (Cyp3A4) Substrates
Theoretically, sage might increase the levels and clinical effects of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
In vitro evidence suggests that aqueous extracts of sage can inhibit CYP3A4. So far, this interaction has not been reported in humans.
Estrogens
Theoretically, sage might interfere with hormone therapy.
In vitro evidence suggests that geraniol, a constituent of Spanish sage (Salvia lavandulaefolia), exerts estrogenic activity. The clinical significance of this effect is unclear.
P-Glycoprotein Substrates
Theoretically, sage might increase levels of drugs transported by P-glycoprotein.
In vitro research suggests that common sage (Salvia officinalis) can inhibit the multi-drug transporter protein, P-glycoprotein. This effect has not been reported in humans.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Sage, from the product label.
Herb Pharm
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- Herb Pharm
- City
- Williams
- State
- OR
- ZipCode
- 97544
- Phone Number
- 800-348-4372
- Web Address
- www.herb-pharm.com
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The Full Monographs Behind Sage’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Sage'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.
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 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.
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