Serotonin Mood Support Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by BrainMD
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First and foremost: checking Serotonin Mood Support 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
Serotonin Mood Support is a dietary supplement by BrainMD with 5 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for low mood or depression, anxiety and stress, sleep problems.Based on those ingredients, 674 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Satiereal, L-5-Hydroxytryptophan, Vitamin B6. 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
Serotonin Mood Support contains 5 active ingredients. The main one is L-5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP), a compound your body naturally uses to make serotonin, a brain chemical involved in mood.
It also includes Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, which support nervous system function and energy production. The other active ingredients are Safranal (an extract linked to mood) and Magnafolate (a form of folate, a B vitamin).
The capsule itself is made from cellulose and contains inactive fillers like microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium stearate, and silica.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
For depression, 5-HTP is rated possibly effective based on available evidence — meaning some people may find it helpful, but the science isn't conclusive. The other conditions 5-HTP has been studied for — Alzheimer's disease, panic disorder, and cerebellar ataxia — either lack enough reliable evidence to draw a conclusion or show it's likely not helpful.
Vitamin B6 and B12 are well-established for treating their respective deficiencies and certain nerve-related conditions, but the evidence we hold doesn't speak to their role in mood support specifically within this combination product.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
5-HTP is generally well tolerated in the short term, but common side effects include nausea, diarrhea, drowsiness, dizziness, headache, abdominal pain, and loss of appetite — these tend to be dose-dependent and may improve with continued use. Rare serious effects include aggression, hallucinations, and mania, particularly in people with schizophrenia or when combined with carbidopa at high doses.
The safety data advises against using 5-HTP during pregnancy and breastfeeding due to insufficient information. Vitamin B6 is safe at standard doses, but high doses taken over time can damage nerves; normal dietary amounts and typical supplement doses are considered fine.
Vitamin B12 is very safe — your body removes excess amounts through urine, and it's considered safe in pregnancy and breastfeeding at recommended levels.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Check before taking this product if you use serotonergic drugs like antidepressants (SSRIs, SNRIs), certain migraine or pain medications (tramadol, triptans), or the Parkinson's medication carbidopa — 5-HTP can cause additive serotonergic effects. Also check if you take central nervous system depressants (sleep aids, sedating pain relievers, anti-anxiety medications) due to additive drowsiness, seizure medications like phenobarbital or phenytoin (5-HTP may reduce their effectiveness), blood pressure medications, the heart drug amiodarone, or metformin for diabetes.
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.
This product may help some people with mood, but it carries real interaction risks with serotonergic and sedating medications, seizure drugs, and blood pressure treatments. If you take any prescription medication — especially antidepressants, anxiety or sleep aids, pain relievers, heart or seizure medications, or diabetes drugs — check your exact medications on this page before starting.
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Assessment coverage: 3 of 5 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Aug 22, 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 Serotonin Mood Support, straight from the product label.
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Serotonin Mood Support by BrainMD, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| L-5-Hydroxytryptophan | 100 mg | -- |
| Vitamin B6 | 20 mg | 1176% |
| Vitamin B12 | 500 mcg | 20833% |
| Safranal | 0.6 mg | -- |
| Magnafolate | 400 mcg DFE | 100% |
| Satiereal | 177 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate, Silica
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Formulation
Brain directed nutrition Supports healthy mood and serotonin balance
General Statements
BrainMD by Daniel Amen, MD
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Serotonin Mood Support by BrainMD
These are the 5 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size4 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container30 Amounts shown are per serving.
Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.
L-5-Hydroxytryptophan
Interacts with398 drugs
5-HTP is a compound your body uses to make serotonin, and people take it as a supplement hoping to improve mood, sleep, and headaches. Some early rese...
L-5-Hydroxytryptophan monograph & interactionsVitamin B6
Interacts with210 drugs
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) is an essential water-soluble vitamin that your body needs for metabolism, brain function, and making red blood cells. It is b...
Vitamin B6 monograph & interactionsVitamin B12
Interacts with20 drugs
Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) is an essential nutrient your body needs to make red blood cells, keep nerves healthy, and support DNA. Supplements are very h...
Vitamin B12 monograph & interactionsMagnafolate
Satiereal
Interacts with521 drugs
Saffron is a costly spice that has shown promise in early studies for mild-to-moderate depression and some mood and PMS symptoms, but most research us...
Satiereal monograph & interactions- › Safranal
Other (inactive) ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate, Silica. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Serotonin Mood Support by BrainMD Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Serotonin Mood Support by BrainMD contains ingredients with documented interactions affecting a wide range of medications.
The most serious interaction involves L-5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP), which can combine with serotonergic drugs — including many antidepressants, certain pain medications, and migraine treatments — to cause additive serotonergic effects. This combination carries a Moderate severity risk and may increase the chance of serotonin syndrome (a condition involving confusion, rapid heart rate, and muscle rigidity) and related problems.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
5-HTP also interacts Moderately with central nervous system depressants (sedating medications, sleep aids, certain pain relievers) through additive drowsiness, and with carbidopa, a Parkinson's medication that can amplify serotonergic side effects including anxiety, restlessness, and insomnia. Vitamin B6 in this product interacts Moderately with blood pressure medications, the heart rhythm drug amiodarone, and seizure medications (phenobarbital and phenytoin) — high doses may reduce how well these seizure drugs work.
Vitamin B6 also has a Minor interaction with levodopa when taken alone, though not when taken with carbidopa. Vitamin B12 has a Minor interaction with metformin, a common diabetes medication that can lower B12 levels over time.
We could not check Safranal or Magnafolate for interactions — our data doesn't cover these ingredients. Altogether, these interactions span 592 individual medications.
Please use the medication checker on this page to verify your exact prescriptions before starting.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Serotonin Mood Support interact with 674 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
4 of the 5 ingredients in Serotonin Mood Support interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Satiereal L-5-Hydroxytryptophan Vitamin B6 Vitamin B12
AcarboseGlucobay, Prandase, Precose
How Acarbose interacts with Serotonin Mood Support — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SatierealAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of saffron with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Satiereal + Acarbose interactionAcebutololRhotral, Sectral
How Acebutolol interacts with Serotonin Mood Support — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SatierealAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of saffron with antihypertensive drugs might have additive effects.
Read the full Satiereal + Acebutolol interactionVitamin B6Antihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Vitamin B6 + Acebutolol interactionAcepromazineAtravet
How Acepromazine interacts with Serotonin Mood Support — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-5-hydroxytryptophanCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of 5-HTP with medications that cause sedation might have additive effects.
Read the full L-5-hydroxytryptophan + Acepromazine interactionSatierealCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of saffron and CNS depressants might have additive sedative effects.
Read the full Satiereal + Acepromazine interactionAcetaminophen, Aspirin, CaffeineExcedrin, Excedrin Extra Strength, Excedrin Migraine
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interacts with Serotonin Mood Support — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SatierealCaffeine Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, saffron might inhibit the metabolism of caffeine.
Read the full Satiereal + Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, CaffeineEsgic, Esgic Plus, Fiogesic, Fioricet, Repan, Tecnal +1 more
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine interacts with Serotonin Mood Support — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SatierealCaffeine Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, saffron might inhibit the metabolism of caffeine.
Read the full Satiereal + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, CodeineEsgic with Codeine, Fioricet w/ Codeine
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine interacts with Serotonin Mood Support — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SatierealCaffeine, Cns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, saffron might inhibit the metabolism of caffeine.
Read the full Satiereal + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine interactionL-5-hydroxytryptophanCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of 5-HTP with medications that cause sedation might have additive effects.
Read the full L-5-hydroxytryptophan + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, CodeineBancap w/ Codeine
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine interacts with Serotonin Mood Support — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SatierealCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of saffron and CNS depressants might have additive sedative effects.
Read the full Satiereal + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine interactionL-5-hydroxytryptophanCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of 5-HTP with medications that cause sedation might have additive effects.
Read the full L-5-hydroxytryptophan + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine PhosphatePhrenilin #3
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine Phosphate interacts with Serotonin Mood Support — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-5-hydroxytryptophanCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of 5-HTP with medications that cause sedation might have additive effects.
Read the full L-5-hydroxytryptophan + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine Phosphate interactionSatierealCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of saffron and CNS depressants might have additive sedative effects.
Read the full Satiereal + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine Phosphate interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, PhenylephrineHycomine Compound
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, Phenylephrine interacts with Serotonin Mood Support — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SatierealCaffeine, Cns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, saffron might inhibit the metabolism of caffeine.
Read the full Satiereal + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, Phenylephrine interactionL-5-hydroxytryptophanCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of 5-HTP with medications that cause sedation might have additive effects.
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How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine interacts with Serotonin Mood Support — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-5-hydroxytryptophanCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of 5-HTP with medications that cause sedation might have additive effects.
Read the full L-5-hydroxytryptophan + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine interactionSatierealCaffeine, Cns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, saffron might inhibit the metabolism of caffeine.
Read the full Satiereal + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, SalicylamideCodalan No.1, Codalan No.2, Codalan No.3
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, Salicylamide interacts with Serotonin Mood Support — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-5-hydroxytryptophanCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of 5-HTP with medications that cause sedation might have additive effects.
Read the full L-5-hydroxytryptophan + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, Salicylamide interactionSatierealCns Depressants, Caffeine Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of saffron and CNS depressants might have additive sedative effects.
Read the full Satiereal + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, Salicylamide interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, DihydrocodeineDHC Plus, Panlor DC, Panlor SS
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine interacts with Serotonin Mood Support — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SatierealCaffeine, Cns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, saffron might inhibit the metabolism of caffeine.
Read the full Satiereal + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine interactionL-5-hydroxytryptophanCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of 5-HTP with medications that cause sedation might have additive effects.
Read the full L-5-hydroxytryptophan + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, IsomethepteneMigralam
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Isometheptene interacts with Serotonin Mood Support — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SatierealCaffeine Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, saffron might inhibit the metabolism of caffeine.
Read the full Satiereal + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Isometheptene interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, PyrilamineMidol Max Strength Menstrual
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Pyrilamine interacts with Serotonin Mood Support — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SatierealCaffeine Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, saffron might inhibit the metabolism of caffeine.
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How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan Hbr interacts with Serotonin Mood Support — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-5-hydroxytryptophanSerotonergic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Combining serotonergic drugs with 5-HTP might cause additive serotonergic effects.
Read the full L-5-hydroxytryptophan + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan Hbr interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, PhenylephrineColrex
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, Phenylephrine interacts with Serotonin Mood Support — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-5-hydroxytryptophanSerotonergic Drugs, Cns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Combining serotonergic drugs with 5-HTP might cause additive serotonergic effects.
Read the full L-5-hydroxytryptophan + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, Phenylephrine interactionSatierealCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of saffron and CNS depressants might have additive sedative effects.
Read the full Satiereal + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, Phenylephrine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, DextromethorphanCoricidin II Extra Strength Cold and Flu
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan interacts with Serotonin Mood Support — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-5-hydroxytryptophanSerotonergic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Combining serotonergic drugs with 5-HTP might cause additive serotonergic effects.
Read the full L-5-hydroxytryptophan + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan HydrobromideCoricidin HBP Maximum Strength Flu
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide interacts with Serotonin Mood Support — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-5-hydroxytryptophanSerotonergic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Combining serotonergic drugs with 5-HTP might cause additive serotonergic effects.
Read the full L-5-hydroxytryptophan + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, PhenylpropanolamineMulti Symptom Cold Relief
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with Serotonin Mood Support — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-5-hydroxytryptophanSerotonergic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Combining serotonergic drugs with 5-HTP might cause additive serotonergic effects.
Read the full L-5-hydroxytryptophan + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Phenylpropanolamine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, PseudoephedrineChildren's Tylenol Cold Plus Cough, Tylenol Cold Ex Strength
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Pseudoephedrine interacts with Serotonin Mood Support — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-5-hydroxytryptophanSerotonergic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Combining serotonergic drugs with 5-HTP might cause additive serotonergic effects.
Read the full L-5-hydroxytryptophan + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Pseudoephedrine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine, SalicylamideRhinogesic GG
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine, Salicylamide interacts with Serotonin Mood Support — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-5-hydroxytryptophanSerotonergic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Combining serotonergic drugs with 5-HTP might cause additive serotonergic effects.
Read the full L-5-hydroxytryptophan + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine, Salicylamide interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, PhenylephrineAlka-Seltzer PLUS, Histex SR, Protid
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine interacts with Serotonin Mood Support — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-5-hydroxytryptophanSerotonergic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Combining serotonergic drugs with 5-HTP might cause additive serotonergic effects.
Read the full L-5-hydroxytryptophan + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine, SalicylamideRhinogesic, Rhinogesic JR
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine, Salicylamide interacts with Serotonin Mood Support — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-5-hydroxytryptophanSerotonergic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Combining serotonergic drugs with 5-HTP might cause additive serotonergic effects.
Read the full L-5-hydroxytryptophan + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine, Salicylamide interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, PhenylpropanolamineAlumadrine, Conex, Sinadrin Max Strength, Sinulin
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with Serotonin Mood Support — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-5-hydroxytryptophanSerotonergic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Combining serotonergic drugs with 5-HTP might cause additive serotonergic effects.
Read the full L-5-hydroxytryptophan + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine, OpiumHista-Derfule
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine, Opium interacts with Serotonin Mood Support — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-5-hydroxytryptophanSerotonergic Drugs, Cns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Combining serotonergic drugs with 5-HTP might cause additive serotonergic effects.
Read the full L-5-hydroxytryptophan + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine, Opium interactionSatierealCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of saffron and CNS depressants might have additive sedative effects.
Read the full Satiereal + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine, Opium interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine, PhenyltoloxamineNorel Plus
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine, Phenyltoloxamine interacts with Serotonin Mood Support — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-5-hydroxytryptophanSerotonergic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Combining serotonergic drugs with 5-HTP might cause additive serotonergic effects.
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How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Pseudoephedrine interacts with Serotonin Mood Support — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-5-hydroxytryptophanSerotonergic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Combining serotonergic drugs with 5-HTP might cause additive serotonergic effects.
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How Acetaminophen, Chlorzoxazone, Codeine interacts with Serotonin Mood Support — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SatierealCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of saffron and CNS depressants might have additive sedative effects.
Read the full Satiereal + Acetaminophen, Chlorzoxazone, Codeine interactionL-5-hydroxytryptophanCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of 5-HTP with medications that cause sedation might have additive effects.
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How Acetaminophen, Codeine interacts with Serotonin Mood Support — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-5-hydroxytryptophanCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of 5-HTP with medications that cause sedation might have additive effects.
Read the full L-5-hydroxytryptophan + Acetaminophen, Codeine interactionSatierealCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of saffron and CNS depressants might have additive sedative effects.
Read the full Satiereal + Acetaminophen, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Codeine, DoxylamineMersyndol
How Acetaminophen, Codeine, Doxylamine interacts with Serotonin Mood Support — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SatierealCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of saffron and CNS depressants might have additive sedative effects.
Read the full Satiereal + Acetaminophen, Codeine, Doxylamine interactionL-5-hydroxytryptophanCns Depressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of 5-HTP with medications that cause sedation might have additive effects.
Read the full L-5-hydroxytryptophan + Acetaminophen, Codeine, Doxylamine interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Serotonin Mood Support 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.
Satiereal
Antidiabetes Drugs
Theoretically, concomitant use of saffron with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Some clinical research shows that taking saffron extract reduces fasting levels of glucose when used in addition to hypoglycemic agents. However, saffron powder itself has not been shown to reduce fasting glucose levels.
Antihypertensive Drugs
Theoretically, concomitant use of saffron with antihypertensive drugs might have additive effects.
Animal and human research suggests that saffron extract can decrease blood pressure.
Caffeine
Theoretically, saffron might inhibit the metabolism of caffeine.
A small clinical study suggests that taking saffron powder 300 mg in 150 mL water daily for 5 days and then taking caffeine 200 mg seems to reduce caffeine metabolite levels in the saliva and urine in males, but not females. Theoretically, this may be due to the inhibition of cytochrome P450 1A2 by saffron.
Cns Depressants
Theoretically, concomitant use of saffron and CNS depressants might have additive sedative effects.
Clinical research shows that taking saffron extract 60 mg orally daily for 26 weeks can cause drowsiness and sedation. Animal research suggests that adding saffron to hexobarbital further increases sleeping and slows motor activity.
L-5-Hydroxytryptophan
Carbidopa (Lodosyn)
Combining 5-HTP and carbidopa can increase the risk of serotonergic side effects.
Carbidopa is sometimes used with 5-HTP to minimize peripheral 5-HTP metabolism and boost the amount that reaches the brain. However, this combination might also increase the risk of some side effects including hypomania, restlessness, rapid speech, anxiety, insomnia, and aggressiveness. Combining carbidopa and 5-HTP might also increase the risk of scleroderma-like skin changes due to elevated serotonin levels.
Cns Depressants
Theoretically, concomitant use of 5-HTP with medications that cause sedation might have additive effects.
In clinical trials, 5-HTP has been associated with drowsiness and somnolence.
Serotonergic Drugs
Combining serotonergic drugs with 5-HTP might cause additive serotonergic effects.
5-HTP can increase serotonin levels and cause serotonergic effects. Theoretically, combining serotonergic drugs with 5-HTP might increase the risk of serotonergic side effects, including serotonin syndrome and cerebral vasoconstrictive disorders. However, serotonin syndrome with 5-HTP has not yet been reported in humans. Monitor patients for signs of serotonin syndrome and other serotonergic side effects if using 5-HTP with serotonergic drugs.
Vitamin B6
Amiodarone (Cordarone)
Theoretically, vitamin B6 might increase the photosensitivity caused by amiodarone.
Despite initial case reports suggesting that pyridoxine may have a protective effect against amiodarone-induced photosensitivity, preliminary clinical research suggests that pyridoxine may actually exacerbate this adverse effect.
Antihypertensive Drugs
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Research in hypertensive rats shows that vitamin B6 can decrease systolic blood pressure. Similarly, clinical research in patients with hypertension shows that taking high doses of vitamin B6 may reduce systolic and diastolic blood pressure, possibly by reducing plasma levels of epinephrine and norepinephrine.
Phenobarbital (Luminal)
High doses of vitamin B6 may reduce the levels and clinical effects of phenobarbital.
Preliminary clinical evidence suggests that vitamin B6 200 mg daily can reduce plasma levels of phenobarbital, possibly by increasing metabolism. It is not known whether lower doses have any effect. Advise people taking phenobarbital to avoid high doses of vitamin B6.
Phenytoin (Dilantin)
High doses of vitamin B6 may reduce the levels and clinical effects of phenytoin.
Preliminary clinical evidence suggests that vitamin B6 200 mg daily can reduce plasma levels of phenytoin, possibly by increasing metabolism. It is not known whether lower doses have any effect. Advise people taking phenytoin to avoid high doses of vitamin B6.
Levodopa
Vitamin B6 may increase the metabolism of levodopa when taken alone, but not when taken in conjunction with carbidopa.
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) enhances the metabolism of levodopa, reducing its clinical effects. However, this interaction does not occur when carbidopa is used concurrently with levodopa (Sinemet). Therefore, it is not likely to be a problem in most people.
Vitamin B12
Metformin (Glucophage)
Metformin, a common medication used to manage type 2 diabetes, has been associated with lower vitamin B12 levels in some individuals. Prolonged use of metformin can interfere with the absorption of B12 in the digestive system, potentially leading to a deficiency in this essential vitamin.
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5-htp
Interacts with 398 drugs5-HTP is a compound your body uses to make serotonin, and people take it as a supplement hoping to improve mood, sleep, and headaches. Some early research is promising, but the overall evide...
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Interacts with 210 drugsVitamin B6 (pyridoxine) is an essential water-soluble vitamin that your body needs for metabolism, brain function, and making red blood cells. It is best known for helping with pregnancy-rel...
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Interacts with 20 drugsVitamin B12 (cobalamin) is an essential nutrient your body needs to make red blood cells, keep nerves healthy, and support DNA. Supplements are very helpful for people who are deficient — su...
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Interacts with 521 drugsSaffron is a costly spice that has shown promise in early studies for mild-to-moderate depression and some mood and PMS symptoms, but most research uses small trials, so results are not defi...
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