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Tribulus Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Savesta

Capsule Category: Other Combinations
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Tribulus is a dietary supplement by Savesta with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for low libido and sexual function, athletic performance and muscle building, testosterone support.Based on those ingredients, 259 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Tribulus (Tribulus terrestris) whole plant extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Tribulus by Savesta

Four independent checks of what is known — a summary of the available information, not a grade of the product itself.

Evidence for Intended Use
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Not assessable

None of the active ingredients could be matched to our evidence database, so intended use can't be graded.

Why this rating?
  • None of the active ingredients could be matched to a HelloPharmacist monograph, so intended use can't be graded against our evidence data.
Ingredient Transparency
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • “Tribulus (Tribulus terrestris) whole plant extract” is listed as a grouped ingredient — the label gives one combined amount (500 mg) without saying how much of each component you get.
Known Interaction Concern
Not assessable

None of the active ingredients could be matched to our interaction database.

Why this rating?
  • We couldn't match any ingredient to a HelloPharmacist monograph, so there was nothing to check interactions against.
Safety Information
Unable to assess

None of the active ingredients could be matched to our safety data.

Why this rating?
  • We couldn't match any ingredient to a HelloPharmacist monograph, so there was no safety data to measure.

HelloPharmacist summaryFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Medication interactions could not be assessed, and safety information could not be assessed.

Assessment coverage: 0 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Feb 25, 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

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Tribulus, straight from the product label.

Brand Savesta
Barcode (UPC) 704849000534
Net contents 60 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
Market status Off market
Date entered into DSLD Feb 25, 2013
DSLD ID 18674
Product type Other Combinations
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult Male (18-50 Years), Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Tribulus by Savesta, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
UPC/BARCODE
704849000534
IngredientAmount% DV
Tribulus (Tribulus terrestris) whole plant extract500 mg--
60% Steroidal Saponins300 mg--

Other ingredients: vegetarian capsules, Rice Flour, Silicon Dioxide

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Label statements
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General Statements

In Ayurveda, Tribulus is considered a Rasayana — promoting rejuvenation, mental and physical health, as well as a defense against aging.

HIGHEST POTENCY

Increases libido* Improves sexual performance*

Savesta Tribulus is themost pure and potent Tribulus extract available. Active constituents known as saponins are thought responsible for its benefits. Typical Tribulus products only contain 40% saponins. For maximum effectiveness this full spectrum extract is concentrated to 60% and includes protodioscin. Savesta Tribulus is produced using sustainably wildcrafted plants and pure water and alcohol.

Best by: Lot :

Formula

60% STEROIDAL SAPONINS

men’s rejuvenation and vitality*

FDA Statement of Identity

HERBAL SUPPLEMENT

Formulation

Soy, wheat, gluten and GMO free.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: 1 capsule, two to three times per day or as directed by your health care practitioner.

Precautions

Should not be taken by those who need to avoid testosterone increasing substances.

Caution: Not for use during pregnancy. If you are nursing or taking any prescription drugs, seek the advice of a health care practitioner before using this product.

Keep out of reach of children.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

*This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

General

Product Code: 00053

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Tribulus by Savesta label

The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.

What’s inside

The Ingredients in Tribulus by Savesta

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Amounts shown are per serving.

500 mg per serving

Tribulus is a plant supplement most often marketed to boost libido, testosterone, and athletic performance, but the human evidence behind these claims...

Tribulus (Tribulus terrestris) whole plant extract monograph & interactions
  • › 60% Steroidal Saponins

Other (inactive) ingredients: Vegetarian capsules, Rice Flour, Silicon Dioxide. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Tribulus by Savesta Drug Interactions

Tribulus contains a single active ingredient, and it has known interactions with 259 medications. Here’s the picture, then you can look up your own drug.

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259Drugs
259 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Tribulus 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.

Tribulus (Tribulus terrestris) whole plant extract3 drug types · 259 drugs

Antidiabetes Drugs

Taking tribulus with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Clinical research shows that Tribulus can lower blood glucose levels in adults with type 2 diabetes who are taking antidiabetes medications.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Antihypertensive Drugs

Theoretically, taking tribulus with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Animal research shows that tribulus can lower blood pressure by inhibiting angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE). Tribulus has also demonstrated hypotensive effects in pre-hypertensive adults.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Lithium

Theoretically, tribulus might increase the levels and clinical effects of lithium.
Tribulus is thought to have diuretic properties. Due to these potential diuretic effects, tribulus might reduce excretion and increase levels of lithium. The dose of lithium might need to be decreased.

Likelihood Probable Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Tribulus, from the product label.

Savesta

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Name
Savesta LifeSciences Inc.
City
Chatsworth
State
CA
ZipCode
91311
Phone Number
800.994.2987
Web Address
savestalife.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Tribulus by Savesta: Common Questions

Does Tribulus by Savesta interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Tribulus has a known interaction with 259 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Tribulus contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.

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Sources & How We Checked

Tribulus'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 10 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.

Tribulus 10 references
  1. Sharifi AM, Darabi R, Akbarloo N. Study of antihypertensive mechanism of Tribulus terrestris in 2K1C hypertensive rats: role of tissue ACE activity. Life Sci 2003;73:2963-71. PubMed
  2. Walker D, Bird A, Flora T, O'Sullivan B. Some effects of feeding Tribulus terrestris, Ipomoea lonchophylla and the seed of Abelmoschus ficulneus on fetal development and the outcome of pregnancy in sheep. Reprod Fertil Dev 1992;4:135-44. PubMed
  3. Al-Ali M, Wahbi S, Twaij H, Al-Badr A. Tribulus terrestris: preliminary study of its diuretic and contractile effects and comparison with Zea mays. J Ethnopharmacol 2003;85:257-60. PubMed
  4. Tabakova, P., Dimitrov, M., Ognyanov, K., and et al. Clinical study of Tribestan in females with endocrine sterility. Documentation for Registration (unpublished) 1999.
  5. Akhtari E, Raisi F, Keshavarz M, et al. Tribulus terrestris for treatment of sexual dysfunction in women: randomized double-blind placebo-controlled study. Daru 2014;22:40. PubMed
  6. Ryan M, Lazar I, Nadasdy GM, et al. Acute kidney injury and hyperbilirubinemia in a young male after ingestion of Tribulus terrestris. Clin Nephrol 2015;83(3):177-83. PubMed
  7. Postigo S, Lima SM, Yamada SS, et al. Assessment of the effects of Tribulus terrestris on sexual function of menopausal women. Rev Bras Ginecol Obstet 2016;38(3):140-6. PubMed
  8. Talasaz AH, Abbasi MR, Abkhiz S, Dashti-Khavidaki S. Tribulus terrestris-induced severe nephrotoxicity in a young healthy male. Nephrol Dial Tranplant 2010;25(11):3792-3. PubMed
  9. Samani NB, Jokar A, Soveid M, Heydari M, Mosavat SH. Efficacy of the hydroalcoholic extract of Tribulus terrestris on the serum glucose and lipid profile of women with diabetes mellitus: a double-blind randomized placebo-controlled clinical trial. J Evid
  10. Siddiqui MA, Itrat M, Mobeen A, Khan MI. Efficacy of khar-i-khasak (Tribulus terrestris Linn.) in prehypertension: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. J Complement Integr Med. 2021.

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