SAM-e iSO Active Enteric-Coated 200 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking SAM-e iSO Active Enteric-Coated 200 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
SAM-e iSO Active Enteric-Coated 200 mg is a dietary supplement by Nature's Harmony with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for depression, osteoarthritis joint pain, liver conditions.Based on those ingredients, 189 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are SAM-e Isoactive. 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 one active ingredient: SAM-e Isoactive at 200 mg per tablet. SAM-e (S-adenosyl methionine) is a naturally occurring compound in your body that plays a role in mood, joint health, and liver function.
The tablet also contains inactive ingredients — cellulose, mannitol, sodium starch glycolate, silica, glycerol behenate, magnesium stearate, methacrylic acid copolymer, glycerol palmitostearate, medium-chain triglycerides, titanium dioxide, talc, triethyl citrate, and yellow tartrazine — which help hold the tablet together and protect it as it travels through your digestive system.
Does it work?
Strong evidence
SAM-e is likely effective for osteoarthritis, based on the evidence we hold. For depression, it's possibly effective — meaning there's reasonable support for its use, but the evidence isn't as strong as it is for osteoarthritis.
For cholestasis (a liver condition involving reduced bile flow), it's also possibly effective. For Alzheimer disease and ADHD, we don't have enough reliable evidence to rate whether it works.
If you're considering SAM-e for any of these conditions, talk with your doctor about whether it makes sense for your situation.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
SAM-e is generally well tolerated in typical doses, though side effects become more common at higher doses. The most common ones are digestive — nausea, diarrhea, constipation, stomach upset, flatulence, and dry mouth — along with headache, dizziness, insomnia, and nervousness.
Some people report rash, itching, hair loss, sweating, or night sweats. One important caution: SAM-e can trigger mania in people with bipolar disorder, so if you have that condition, use it only under a healthcare provider's guidance.
Safety data overall is limited, so ongoing medical supervision is advised. For pregnancy, the data suggests it's possibly safe, but there isn't enough information about breastfeeding — talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized guidance if you're pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before taking SAM-e, double-check your exact medications against the search tool on this page. Most importantly, check whether you take any serotonergic drugs (such as SSRIs, SNRIs, or migraine medications) — these carry a Moderate risk of serotonin syndrome when combined with SAM-e.
Also check whether you take levodopa for Parkinson disease, which SAM-e can make less effective. If you're on any of these, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with clinical evidence supporting its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
SAM-e may help with osteoarthritis and possibly with depression or certain liver conditions. But it does interact with serotonergic medications (a common class of antidepressants and migraine drugs) and with levodopa, and it can trigger mania in people with bipolar disorder.
Before you start, check your medications with the tool on this page and discuss the product with your doctor or pharmacist — they'll help you figure out whether it's right for you.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient 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 SAM-e iSO Active Enteric-Coated 200 mg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Nature's Harmony |
|---|---|
| Net contents | 30 Tablet(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | May 24, 2013 |
| DSLD ID | 21893 |
| Product type | Non-nutrient/non-botanical |
| Supplement form | Tablet Or Pill |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Qualified Health |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for SAM-e iSO Active Enteric-Coated 200 mg by Nature's Harmony, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| SAM-e Isoactive | 200 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Cellulose, Mannitol, Sodium Starch Glycolate, Silica, Glycerol Behenate, Magnesium Stearate, Methacrylic Acid Copolymer, Glycerol Palmitostearate, Medium-Chain Triglycerides, Titanium Dioxide, Talc, Triethyl Citrate, yellow tartrazine
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Precautions
Do not take at night since product may cause anxiety, restlessness and insomnia. May cause mild nausea.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
Risk Information: Avoid use if pregnant, breastfeeding, or if you have bi-polar disorder. Consult a health care practitioner if taking medication.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Recommended Use: Supports emotional health, joint care and liver function. Recommended Dose (Adults): Emotional health: Take 2 to 8 tablets daily. Joint care: Take 1 tablet three times daily. Liver function: Take 6 to 8 tablets daily. Must be taken for a minimum of two weeks.
Formulation
This product does not contain dairy, egg, gluten, shellfish, soy, sulfites or sulfites or animal derivatives.
Storage
STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE.
General Statements
Supports Emotional Health, Joint Care & Liver Function
{Tablet} Actual Size
UPC CODE TO BE: 0 63047 40063 9
A Proud Canadian Company
General
400630.01-04
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SAM-e iSO Active Enteric-Coated 200 mg by Nature's Harmony label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in SAM-e iSO Active Enteric-Coated 200 mg by Nature's Harmony
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SAM-e Isoactive
Interacts with189 drugs
SAM-e is a compound your body makes naturally that is sold as a supplement, most often for depression and osteoarthritis. Some research suggests it ma...
SAM-e Isoactive monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Cellulose, Mannitol, Sodium Starch Glycolate, Silica, Glycerol Behenate, Magnesium Stearate, Methacrylic Acid Copolymer, Glycerol Palmitostearate, Medium-Chain Triglycerides, Titanium Dioxide, Talc, Triethyl Citrate, Yellow tartrazine. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
SAM-e iSO Active Enteric-Coated 200 mg by Nature's Harmony Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
SAM-e iSO Active Enteric-Coated 200 mg by Nature's Harmony does interact with certain medications.
The main concern is with serotonergic drugs — antidepressants, migraine treatments, and other medications that work through serotonin. Taking SAM-e with these can increase your risk of serotonin syndrome (a potentially serious condition with symptoms like agitation, confusion, rapid heart rate, and muscle rigidity) and other serotonergic side effects.
This is a Moderate severity interaction.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
SAM-e may also reduce how well levodopa works. If you take levodopa for Parkinson disease, SAM-e can interfere with its effectiveness by changing how your body processes it.
This is also Moderate severity.
Altogether, these interactions span 189 individual medications. Before you start SAM-e, use the medication checker on this page to see if any of your prescriptions are affected.
If they are, talk with your doctor or pharmacist — they may adjust your dosing, time your doses differently, or recommend a different option.
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The ingredients in SAM-e iSO Active Enteric-Coated 200 mg interact with 189 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in SAM-e iSO Active Enteric-Coated 200 mg interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. SAM-e Isoactive
Aripiprazole LauroxilAristada, Aristada Initio Kit
How Aripiprazole Lauroxil interacts with SAM-e iSO Active Enteric-Coated 200 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sam-e IsoactiveSerotonergic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Taking SAMe with serotonergic drugs might increase the risk of serotonin syndrome and other serotonergic side effects.
Read the full Sam-e Isoactive + Aripiprazole Lauroxil interactionAspirin, Chlorpheniramine, PhenylpropanolamineAlka-Seltzer Plus Cold
How Aspirin, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with SAM-e iSO Active Enteric-Coated 200 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sam-e IsoactiveSerotonergic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Taking SAMe with serotonergic drugs might increase the risk of serotonin syndrome and other serotonergic side effects.
Read the full Sam-e Isoactive + Aspirin, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interactionAtropine, Benzoic Acid, Hyoscyamine, Methenamine, Methylene Blue, PhenylAtrosept
How Atropine, Benzoic Acid, Hyoscyamine, Methenamine, Methylene Blue, Phenyl interacts with SAM-e iSO Active Enteric-Coated 200 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sam-e IsoactiveSerotonergic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Taking SAMe with serotonergic drugs might increase the risk of serotonin syndrome and other serotonergic side effects.
Read the full Sam-e Isoactive + Atropine, Benzoic Acid, Hyoscyamine, Methenamine, Methylene Blue, Phenyl interactionAtropine, Benzoic Acid, Hyoscyamine, Methenamine, Methylene Blue, Phenyl SalicylateUrinary Antiseptic 2, Urised
How Atropine, Benzoic Acid, Hyoscyamine, Methenamine, Methylene Blue, Phenyl Salicylate interacts with SAM-e iSO Active Enteric-Coated 200 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sam-e IsoactiveSerotonergic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Taking SAMe with serotonergic drugs might increase the risk of serotonin syndrome and other serotonergic side effects.
Read the full Sam-e Isoactive + Atropine, Benzoic Acid, Hyoscyamine, Methenamine, Methylene Blue, Phenyl Salicylate interactionAtropine, Chlorpheniramine, Hyoscyamine, Phenylephrine, Phenylpropanolamine, ScopolamineAtrohist Plus, Pro Tuss, Ru-tuss, Stahist
How Atropine, Chlorpheniramine, Hyoscyamine, Phenylephrine, Phenylpropanolamine, Scopolamine interacts with SAM-e iSO Active Enteric-Coated 200 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sam-e IsoactiveSerotonergic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Taking SAMe with serotonergic drugs might increase the risk of serotonin syndrome and other serotonergic side effects.
Read the full Sam-e Isoactive + Atropine, Chlorpheniramine, Hyoscyamine, Phenylephrine, Phenylpropanolamine, Scopolamine interactionAtropine, MeperidineAtropine, Meperidine
How Atropine, Meperidine interacts with SAM-e iSO Active Enteric-Coated 200 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sam-e IsoactiveSerotonergic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Taking SAMe with serotonergic drugs might increase the risk of serotonin syndrome and other serotonergic side effects.
Read the full Sam-e Isoactive + Atropine, Meperidine interactionBelladonna Alkaloids, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine, PhenylpropanolamineRespa ARM
How Belladonna Alkaloids, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with SAM-e iSO Active Enteric-Coated 200 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sam-e IsoactiveSerotonergic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Taking SAMe with serotonergic drugs might increase the risk of serotonin syndrome and other serotonergic side effects.
Read the full Sam-e Isoactive + Belladonna Alkaloids, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine, Phenylpropanolamine interactionBenserazide, LevodopaMadopar, Prolopa
How Benserazide, Levodopa interacts with SAM-e iSO Active Enteric-Coated 200 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sam-e IsoactiveLevodopa Moderate
Interaction Summary
SAMe might reduce the effectiveness of levodopa.
Read the full Sam-e Isoactive + Benserazide, Levodopa interactionBenzhydrocodone, AcetaminophenApadaz
How Benzhydrocodone, Acetaminophen interacts with SAM-e iSO Active Enteric-Coated 200 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sam-e IsoactiveSerotonergic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Taking SAMe with serotonergic drugs might increase the risk of serotonin syndrome and other serotonergic side effects.
Read the full Sam-e Isoactive + Benzhydrocodone, Acetaminophen interactionBenzocaine, DextromethorphanTetra-Formula
How Benzocaine, Dextromethorphan interacts with SAM-e iSO Active Enteric-Coated 200 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sam-e IsoactiveSerotonergic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Taking SAMe with serotonergic drugs might increase the risk of serotonin syndrome and other serotonergic side effects.
Read the full Sam-e Isoactive + Benzocaine, Dextromethorphan interactionBrexpiprazoleRexulti
How Brexpiprazole interacts with SAM-e iSO Active Enteric-Coated 200 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sam-e IsoactiveSerotonergic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Taking SAMe with serotonergic drugs might increase the risk of serotonin syndrome and other serotonergic side effects.
Read the full Sam-e Isoactive + Brexpiprazole interactionBrompheniramine, Dextromethorphan, PhenylephrineDimetapp DM
How Brompheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Phenylephrine interacts with SAM-e iSO Active Enteric-Coated 200 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sam-e IsoactiveSerotonergic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Taking SAMe with serotonergic drugs might increase the risk of serotonin syndrome and other serotonergic side effects.
Read the full Sam-e Isoactive + Brompheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Phenylephrine interactionBuprenorphineBrixadi, Butrans, Sublocade, Subutex
How Buprenorphine interacts with SAM-e iSO Active Enteric-Coated 200 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sam-e IsoactiveSerotonergic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Taking SAMe with serotonergic drugs might increase the risk of serotonin syndrome and other serotonergic side effects.
Read the full Sam-e Isoactive + Buprenorphine interactionBuproprion, DextromethorphanAuvelity
How Buproprion, Dextromethorphan interacts with SAM-e iSO Active Enteric-Coated 200 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sam-e IsoactiveSerotonergic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Taking SAMe with serotonergic drugs might increase the risk of serotonin syndrome and other serotonergic side effects.
Read the full Sam-e Isoactive + Buproprion, Dextromethorphan interactionBuspironeBuSpar
How Buspirone interacts with SAM-e iSO Active Enteric-Coated 200 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sam-e IsoactiveSerotonergic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Taking SAMe with serotonergic drugs might increase the risk of serotonin syndrome and other serotonergic side effects.
Read the full Sam-e Isoactive + Buspirone interactionCarbamazepineCarbatrol, Carnexiv, Equetro, Tegretol, Tegretol XR
How Carbamazepine interacts with SAM-e iSO Active Enteric-Coated 200 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sam-e IsoactiveSerotonergic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Taking SAMe with serotonergic drugs might increase the risk of serotonin syndrome and other serotonergic side effects.
Read the full Sam-e Isoactive + Carbamazepine interactionCarbetapentane Tannate, Chlorpheniramine TannateTussi-12
How Carbetapentane Tannate, Chlorpheniramine Tannate interacts with SAM-e iSO Active Enteric-Coated 200 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sam-e IsoactiveSerotonergic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Taking SAMe with serotonergic drugs might increase the risk of serotonin syndrome and other serotonergic side effects.
Read the full Sam-e Isoactive + Carbetapentane Tannate, Chlorpheniramine Tannate interactionCarbetapentane Tannate, Chlorpheniramine Tannate, Ephedrine Tannate, Phenylephrine TannateQuadratuss, Ry Tuss, Rynatuss, Tri Tannate Plus
How Carbetapentane Tannate, Chlorpheniramine Tannate, Ephedrine Tannate, Phenylephrine Tannate interacts with SAM-e iSO Active Enteric-Coated 200 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sam-e IsoactiveSerotonergic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Taking SAMe with serotonergic drugs might increase the risk of serotonin syndrome and other serotonergic side effects.
Read the full Sam-e Isoactive + Carbetapentane Tannate, Chlorpheniramine Tannate, Ephedrine Tannate, Phenylephrine Tannate interactionCarbetapentane, Chlorpheniramine, PhenylephrineRicotuss
How Carbetapentane, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine interacts with SAM-e iSO Active Enteric-Coated 200 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sam-e IsoactiveSerotonergic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Taking SAMe with serotonergic drugs might increase the risk of serotonin syndrome and other serotonergic side effects.
Read the full Sam-e Isoactive + Carbetapentane, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine interactionCarbetapentane, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine, Phenylpropanolamine, Potassium GuaiacolsulfonateCophene-X
How Carbetapentane, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine, Phenylpropanolamine, Potassium Guaiacolsulfonate interacts with SAM-e iSO Active Enteric-Coated 200 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sam-e IsoactiveSerotonergic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Taking SAMe with serotonergic drugs might increase the risk of serotonin syndrome and other serotonergic side effects.
Read the full Sam-e Isoactive + Carbetapentane, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine, Phenylpropanolamine, Potassium Guaiacolsulfonate interactionCarbidopa, LevodopaDhivy, Rytary, Sinemet, Sinemet CR
How Carbidopa, Levodopa interacts with SAM-e iSO Active Enteric-Coated 200 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sam-e IsoactiveLevodopa Moderate
Interaction Summary
SAMe might reduce the effectiveness of levodopa.
Read the full Sam-e Isoactive + Carbidopa, Levodopa interactionCarbidopa, Levodopa, EntacaponeStalevo
How Carbidopa, Levodopa, Entacapone interacts with SAM-e iSO Active Enteric-Coated 200 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sam-e IsoactiveLevodopa Moderate
Interaction Summary
SAMe might reduce the effectiveness of levodopa.
Read the full Sam-e Isoactive + Carbidopa, Levodopa, Entacapone interactionCelecoxib, TramadolSeglentis
How Celecoxib, Tramadol interacts with SAM-e iSO Active Enteric-Coated 200 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sam-e IsoactiveSerotonergic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Taking SAMe with serotonergic drugs might increase the risk of serotonin syndrome and other serotonergic side effects.
Read the full Sam-e Isoactive + Celecoxib, Tramadol interactionChlorpheniramineChlor-Trimeton, Teldrin
How Chlorpheniramine interacts with SAM-e iSO Active Enteric-Coated 200 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sam-e IsoactiveSerotonergic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Taking SAMe with serotonergic drugs might increase the risk of serotonin syndrome and other serotonergic side effects.
Read the full Sam-e Isoactive + Chlorpheniramine interactionChlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan HydrobromideCoricidin HBP Cough & Cold, Coricidin II Cough & Cold, Pediatric Vicks Formula 44m Cough & Cold Relief
How Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide interacts with SAM-e iSO Active Enteric-Coated 200 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sam-e IsoactiveSerotonergic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Taking SAMe with serotonergic drugs might increase the risk of serotonin syndrome and other serotonergic side effects.
Read the full Sam-e Isoactive + Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide interactionChlorpheniramine Maleate, Hydrocodone BitartrateVituz
How Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Hydrocodone Bitartrate interacts with SAM-e iSO Active Enteric-Coated 200 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sam-e IsoactiveSerotonergic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Taking SAMe with serotonergic drugs might increase the risk of serotonin syndrome and other serotonergic side effects.
Read the full Sam-e Isoactive + Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Hydrocodone Bitartrate interactionChlorpheniramine Polistirex, Codeine PolistirexTuzistra XR
How Chlorpheniramine Polistirex, Codeine Polistirex interacts with SAM-e iSO Active Enteric-Coated 200 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sam-e IsoactiveSerotonergic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Taking SAMe with serotonergic drugs might increase the risk of serotonin syndrome and other serotonergic side effects.
Read the full Sam-e Isoactive + Chlorpheniramine Polistirex, Codeine Polistirex interactionChlorpheniramine Tannate, Phenylephrine TannateRicobid
How Chlorpheniramine Tannate, Phenylephrine Tannate interacts with SAM-e iSO Active Enteric-Coated 200 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sam-e IsoactiveSerotonergic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Taking SAMe with serotonergic drugs might increase the risk of serotonin syndrome and other serotonergic side effects.
Read the full Sam-e Isoactive + Chlorpheniramine Tannate, Phenylephrine Tannate interactionChlorpheniramine Tannate, Phenylephrine Tannate, Pyrilamine TannateHistatan, R Tannamine, R-Tannate, Rhinatate, Tri Tannate, Triotann +1 more
How Chlorpheniramine Tannate, Phenylephrine Tannate, Pyrilamine Tannate interacts with SAM-e iSO Active Enteric-Coated 200 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sam-e IsoactiveSerotonergic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Taking SAMe with serotonergic drugs might increase the risk of serotonin syndrome and other serotonergic side effects.
Read the full Sam-e Isoactive + Chlorpheniramine Tannate, Phenylephrine Tannate, Pyrilamine Tannate interactionChlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, PseudoephedrineTussend
How Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, Pseudoephedrine interacts with SAM-e iSO Active Enteric-Coated 200 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sam-e IsoactiveSerotonergic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Taking SAMe with serotonergic drugs might increase the risk of serotonin syndrome and other serotonergic side effects.
Read the full Sam-e Isoactive + Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, Pseudoephedrine interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in SAM-e iSO Active Enteric-Coated 200 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.
SAM-e Isoactive
Levodopa
SAMe might reduce the effectiveness of levodopa.
SAMe methylates levodopa, which might reduce its effectiveness for treating Parkinson disease.
Serotonergic Drugs
Taking SAMe with serotonergic drugs might increase the risk of serotonin syndrome and other serotonergic side effects.
SAMe has serotonergic effects. Theoretically, combining serotonergic drugs with SAMe might increase the risk of serotonergic side effects, including serotonin syndrome and cerebral vasoconstrictive disorders. In one case report, SAMe 100 mg intramuscularly was given daily with clomipramine (Anafranil) 25 mg per day. When the clomipramine dose was increased to 75 mg per day the patient experienced serotonin syndrome about 48-72 hours later, requiring hospitalization.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for SAM-e iSO Active Enteric-Coated 200 mg, 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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SAM-e iSO Active Enteric-Coated 200 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.
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The 31 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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