Super Garcinia 1500 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
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First and foremost: checking Super Garcinia 1500 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
Super Garcinia 1500 mg is a dietary supplement by Best Naturals with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for weight loss, appetite suppression, curbing sugar and carb cravings.Based on those ingredients, 704 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Garcinia cambogia extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Super Garcinia 1500 mg by Best Naturals
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
Super Garcinia 1500 mg is a single-ingredient supplement delivering garcinia cambogia extract in capsule form. Garcinia's main active compound is hydroxycitric acid (HCA), which has been studied for effects on weight and metabolism.
The capsules also contain inactive ingredients: silicon dioxide and magnesium stearate (common binders and flow agents).
Does it work?
Not established
The evidence for garcinia's effectiveness is currently insufficient to establish whether it works. We hold no established ratings for its use in weight management, athletic performance, fatty liver disease, high cholesterol, or other claimed purposes — the data we have doesn't support confident claims about any of these.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Garcinia is generally well tolerated over short periods, with the most common side effects being diarrhea, gastrointestinal discomfort, headache, and nausea. However, rare but serious concerns exist: there have been case reports of liver injury (including liver failure), mania (especially in people with bipolar disorder), heart inflammation, and pancreatitis linked to garcinia use.
The safety data advises against use during pregnancy and while breastfeeding — there isn't enough information to know it's safe in these situations.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before taking Super Garcinia, double-check with your doctor or pharmacist if you take serotonergic drugs like antidepressants — there's a moderate risk of serotonin syndrome. Also check if you're on blood thinners or antiplatelet medications (moderate risk of increased bleeding), diabetes drugs (moderate risk of low blood sugar), or any medication that can affect liver function (moderate risk of compounded liver injury).
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.
Super Garcinia is generally tolerated for short-term use in the absence of medication interactions, but serious liver injury is rare and documented. If you take an antidepressant, blood thinner, diabetes medication, or anything that stresses the liver, you'll want to check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting.
Because of pregnancy and breastfeeding safety concerns, those situations call for a conversation with your healthcare provider too.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jun 16, 2022.
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 Super Garcinia 1500 mg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Best Naturals |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 817716011608 |
| Net contents | 120 Vegetarian Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jun 16, 2022 |
| DSLD ID | 270131 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Super Garcinia 1500 mg by Best Naturals, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Garcinia cambogia extract | 1500 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Capsule, Silicon Dioxide, Magnesium Stearate
Tap any ingredient to jump to its full detail below.
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Formula
Best Naturals Super Garcinia 1500 is extracted from Garcinia Cambogia which is a small fruit indigenous to India and part of Asia, and an extract from its fruit greatly help in weight loss. The extract is Hydroxycitric acid (HCA), which is clinically proven to suppress appetite and inhibits fat production without stimulating central nervous system. Certain research publications indicate that Garcinia Cambogia may help support the following: Helps curb appetite and promotes healthy body weight. Helps inhibit fat production. Supports greater lean muscle. Supports healthy Serotonin levels. Supports normal cholesterol levels.
50% HCA Super Garcinia 1500 mg per serving
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, take 1 to 2 capsules three times daily, 30 minutes to 2 hour before meals, with full glass of water or as directed by your qualified care professional.
Precautions
Keep out of the reach of children.
Do not use if safety seal is broken or missing.
GMP Good Manufacturing Practice Product
Caution: For adults only, if you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medications or have any medical condition, consult your doctor before use.
Discontinue use and consult your doctor if any adverse reactions occur.
Storage
Keep in cool, dry place.
FDA Disclaimer Statement
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Seals/Symbols
Made in USA
Formulation
Premium formula
3rd party lab tested
No artificial color, flavor or sweetener, no preservatives, no sugar, no starch, no milk, no corn, no soy, no egg, no lactose, no gluten, no wheat, no yeast, no fish. Sodium free.
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
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Super Garcinia 1500 mg by Best Naturals label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Super Garcinia 1500 mg by Best Naturals
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Serving size1 Vegetarian Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container40 Amounts shown are per serving.
Garcinia cambogia extract
Interacts with704 drugs
Garcinia is a tropical fruit whose rind contains hydroxycitric acid (HCA), widely marketed for weight loss and appetite control. The scientific eviden...
Garcinia cambogia extract monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Capsule, Silicon Dioxide, Magnesium Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Super Garcinia 1500 mg by Best Naturals Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Super Garcinia 1500 mg by Best Naturals contains garcinia cambogia extract, which has documented interactions with several medication types.
The most serious concern is with serotonergic drugs (antidepressants and similar medications) — combining garcinia with them carries a moderate risk of serotonin syndrome, a potentially dangerous condition. One case report described a patient who developed serotonin syndrome while taking garcinia 1000 mg daily alongside escitalopram, an antidepressant he'd been on for a year.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Garcinia also interacts with blood thinners and antiplatelet drugs (moderate severity) — the active ingredient in garcinia may increase bleeding risk. It similarly may add to the blood-sugar-lowering effects of diabetes medications (moderate severity), potentially causing low blood sugar (hypoglycemia).
Additionally, because garcinia has been linked to liver injury in rare cases, using it alongside other drugs that can damage the liver (moderate severity) raises theoretical concern for compounded liver harm.
Altogetherther, these interactions span 705 individual medications. Use the medication checker on this page to look up your exact drugs before starting.
If you take any serotonergic drug, blood thinner, diabetes medication, or any drug that affects the liver, talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist first.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Super Garcinia 1500 mg interact with 704 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in Super Garcinia 1500 mg interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Garcinia cambogia extract
6-mercaptopurinePurinethol
How 6-mercaptopurine interacts with Super Garcinia 1500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Garcinia Cambogia ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use with other potentially hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of developing liver damage.
Read the full Garcinia Cambogia Extract + 6-mercaptopurine interactionAbacavir Sulfate, Dolutegravir, LamivudineTriumeq
How Abacavir Sulfate, Dolutegravir, Lamivudine interacts with Super Garcinia 1500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Garcinia Cambogia ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use with other potentially hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of developing liver damage.
Read the full Garcinia Cambogia Extract + Abacavir Sulfate, Dolutegravir, Lamivudine interactionAbacavir, LamivudineEpzicom
How Abacavir, Lamivudine interacts with Super Garcinia 1500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Garcinia Cambogia ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use with other potentially hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of developing liver damage.
Read the full Garcinia Cambogia Extract + Abacavir, Lamivudine interactionAbciximabReoPro
How Abciximab interacts with Super Garcinia 1500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Garcinia Cambogia ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, hydroxycitric acid (HCA), the main active ingredient in garcinia, might increase the risk of bleeding when used with antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs.
Read the full Garcinia Cambogia Extract + Abciximab interactionAbiraterone
How Abiraterone interacts with Super Garcinia 1500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Garcinia Cambogia ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use with other potentially hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of developing liver damage.
Read the full Garcinia Cambogia Extract + Abiraterone interactionAbiraterone AcetateYonsa, Zytiga
How Abiraterone Acetate interacts with Super Garcinia 1500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Garcinia Cambogia ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use with other potentially hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of developing liver damage.
Read the full Garcinia Cambogia Extract + Abiraterone Acetate interactionAbrocitinibCibinqo
How Abrocitinib interacts with Super Garcinia 1500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Garcinia Cambogia ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, hydroxycitric acid (HCA), the main active ingredient in garcinia, might increase the risk of bleeding when used with antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs.
Read the full Garcinia Cambogia Extract + Abrocitinib interactionAcarboseGlucobay, Prandase, Precose
How Acarbose interacts with Super Garcinia 1500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Garcinia Cambogia ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs, Hepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, hydroxycitric acid (HCA), the main active ingredient in garcinia, might have additive effects with antidiabetes drugs and increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Garcinia Cambogia Extract + Acarbose interactionAcebutololRhotral, Sectral
How Acebutolol interacts with Super Garcinia 1500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Garcinia Cambogia ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use with other potentially hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of developing liver damage.
Read the full Garcinia Cambogia Extract + Acebutolol interactionAcenocoumarolSintrom
How Acenocoumarol interacts with Super Garcinia 1500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Garcinia Cambogia ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, hydroxycitric acid (HCA), the main active ingredient in garcinia, might increase the risk of bleeding when used with antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs.
Read the full Garcinia Cambogia Extract + Acenocoumarol interactionAcetaminophenChildren's Tylenol, Children's Tylenol Meltaways, Tylenol, Tylenol Ex Strength
How Acetaminophen interacts with Super Garcinia 1500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Garcinia Cambogia ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use with other potentially hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of developing liver damage.
Read the full Garcinia Cambogia Extract + Acetaminophen interactionAcetaminophen, AspirinGemnisyn
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin interacts with Super Garcinia 1500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Garcinia Cambogia ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs, Hepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, hydroxycitric acid (HCA), the main active ingredient in garcinia, might increase the risk of bleeding when used with antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs.
Read the full Garcinia Cambogia Extract + Acetaminophen, Aspirin interactionAcetaminophen, Aspirin, CaffeineExcedrin, Excedrin Extra Strength, Excedrin Migraine
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interacts with Super Garcinia 1500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Garcinia Cambogia ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs, Anticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use with other potentially hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of developing liver damage.
Read the full Garcinia Cambogia Extract + Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interactionAcetaminophen, Brompheniramine, PhenylpropanolamineDimetapp Cold and Flu
How Acetaminophen, Brompheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with Super Garcinia 1500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Garcinia Cambogia ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use with other potentially hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of developing liver damage.
Read the full Garcinia Cambogia Extract + Acetaminophen, Brompheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interactionAcetaminophen, ButalbitalAxocet, Bancap, Bucet, Butex Forte, Esgic CF, Orbivan CF +5 more
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital interacts with Super Garcinia 1500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Garcinia Cambogia ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use with other potentially hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of developing liver damage.
Read the full Garcinia Cambogia Extract + Acetaminophen, Butalbital interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, CaffeineEsgic, Esgic Plus, Fiogesic, Fioricet, Repan, Tecnal +1 more
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine interacts with Super Garcinia 1500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Garcinia Cambogia ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use with other potentially hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of developing liver damage.
Read the full Garcinia Cambogia Extract + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, CodeineEsgic with Codeine, Fioricet w/ Codeine
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine interacts with Super Garcinia 1500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Garcinia Cambogia ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use with other potentially hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of developing liver damage.
Read the full Garcinia Cambogia Extract + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, CodeineBancap w/ Codeine
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine interacts with Super Garcinia 1500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Garcinia Cambogia ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use with other potentially hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of developing liver damage.
Read the full Garcinia Cambogia Extract + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine PhosphatePhrenilin #3
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine Phosphate interacts with Super Garcinia 1500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Garcinia Cambogia ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use with other potentially hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of developing liver damage.
Read the full Garcinia Cambogia Extract + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine Phosphate interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, PhenylephrineHycomine Compound
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, Phenylephrine interacts with Super Garcinia 1500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Garcinia Cambogia ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use with other potentially hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of developing liver damage.
Read the full Garcinia Cambogia 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 Super Garcinia 1500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Garcinia Cambogia ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use with other potentially hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of developing liver damage.
Read the full Garcinia Cambogia Extract + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, SalicylamideCodalan No.1, Codalan No.2, Codalan No.3
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, Salicylamide interacts with Super Garcinia 1500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Garcinia Cambogia ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use with other potentially hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of developing liver damage.
Read the full Garcinia Cambogia Extract + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, Salicylamide interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, DihydrocodeineDHC Plus, Panlor DC, Panlor SS
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine interacts with Super Garcinia 1500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Garcinia Cambogia ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use with other potentially hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of developing liver damage.
Read the full Garcinia Cambogia Extract + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, IsomethepteneMigralam
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Isometheptene interacts with Super Garcinia 1500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Garcinia Cambogia ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use with other potentially hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of developing liver damage.
Read the full Garcinia Cambogia Extract + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Isometheptene interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, PyrilamineMidol Max Strength Menstrual
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Pyrilamine interacts with Super Garcinia 1500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Garcinia Cambogia ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use with other potentially hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of developing liver damage.
Read the full Garcinia Cambogia Extract + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Pyrilamine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan HbrVicks Formula 44M Cough, Cold & Flu Relief
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan Hbr interacts with Super Garcinia 1500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Garcinia Cambogia ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs, Serotonergic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use with other potentially hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of developing liver damage.
Read the full Garcinia Cambogia Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan Hbr interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, PhenylephrineColrex
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, Phenylephrine interacts with Super Garcinia 1500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Garcinia Cambogia ExtractSerotonergic Drugs, Hepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, combining garcinia with other serotonergic drugs might increase the risk of serotonergic side effects, including serotonin syndrome.
Read the full Garcinia Cambogia Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, Phenylephrine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, DextromethorphanCoricidin II Extra Strength Cold and Flu
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan interacts with Super Garcinia 1500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Garcinia Cambogia ExtractSerotonergic Drugs, Hepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, combining garcinia with other serotonergic drugs might increase the risk of serotonergic side effects, including serotonin syndrome.
Read the full Garcinia Cambogia Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan HydrobromideCoricidin HBP Maximum Strength Flu
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide interacts with Super Garcinia 1500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Garcinia Cambogia ExtractHepatotoxic Drugs, Serotonergic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use with other potentially hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of developing liver damage.
Read the full Garcinia Cambogia Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, PhenylpropanolamineMulti Symptom Cold Relief
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with Super Garcinia 1500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Garcinia Cambogia ExtractSerotonergic Drugs, Hepatotoxic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, combining garcinia with other serotonergic drugs might increase the risk of serotonergic side effects, including serotonin syndrome.
Read the full Garcinia Cambogia Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Phenylpropanolamine interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Super Garcinia 1500 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.
Garcinia cambogia extract
Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs
Theoretically, hydroxycitric acid (HCA), the main active ingredient in garcinia, might increase the risk of bleeding when used with antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs.
HCA inhibits platelet aggregation in vitro. The inhibitory effect seems to be greater in platelets extracted from diabetic subjects than non-diabetic subjects.
Antidiabetes Drugs
Theoretically, hydroxycitric acid (HCA), the main active ingredient in garcinia, might have additive effects with antidiabetes drugs and increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
HCA reduces fasting and postprandial blood glucose levels in animal models, theoretically by delaying glucose absorption. This effect has not been reported in humans.
Hepatotoxic Drugs
Theoretically, concomitant use with other potentially hepatotoxic drugs might increase the risk of developing liver damage.
There have been reports of acute hepatitis with elevated liver enzymes associated with garcinia, when taken alone or in combination with other ingredients. Case reports collected from the Drug Induced Liver Injury Network suggest this risk may be greater in people who carry the HLA B*35:01 allele.
Serotonergic Drugs
Theoretically, combining garcinia with other serotonergic drugs might increase the risk of serotonergic side effects, including serotonin syndrome.
In one report, a patient experienced serotonin syndrome after taking garcinia extract (60% hydroxycitric acid) 1000 mg daily in combination with escitalopram 20 mg, which had been taken for a year. The patient was switched to sertraline 50 mg daily and again experienced serotonin syndrome.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Super Garcinia 1500 mg, from the product label.
Best Naturals
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- Best Naturals
- Street Address
- PO Box 394
- City
- Kenilworth
- State
- NJ
- ZipCode
- 07033
- Phone Number
- 1-877-659-6004
- Web Address
- www.shopbestnaturals.com
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Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
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Super Garcinia 1500 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 44 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.
Garcinia 44 references
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