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Tribulus Terrestris Extract Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by The Vitamin Shoppe

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Capsule Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Tribulus Terrestris Extract 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

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Tribulus Terrestris Extract is a dietary supplement by The Vitamin Shoppe 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 TERRESTRIS EXTRACT. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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Check Your Meds Against Tribulus Terrestris Extract by The Vitamin Shoppe

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Tribulus Terrestris Extract by The Vitamin Shoppe

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.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
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.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains one active ingredient: Tribulus Terrestris Extract, a plant-derived compound used to support sexual function and athletic performance. The capsule itself includes inactive ingredients — microcrystalline cellulose (a filler), gelatin, water, and magnesium stearate (a lubricant) — which help form and preserve the capsule.

Does it work?

Moderate evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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

This product doesn't appear to be marketed for a specific use, so we graded Tribulus's overall clinical evidence instead.

Moderate

Some clinical evidence supports Tribulus for:

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.
  • Since the label doesn't commit to one use, we graded the ingredient's overall clinical evidence instead.
  • On file: Sexual dysfunction — rated "Possibly Effective" (Natural Medicines).

Tribulus shows possibly effective evidence for sexual dysfunction across multiple studies, making that its strongest-supported use. For athletic performance, the evidence leans toward possibly ineffective.

For benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate), we don't hold sufficient reliable evidence to rate whether it works.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Tribulus

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Tribulus is generally well tolerated in short-term use in healthy adults, but quality and long-term safety data are limited. The most common side effects are gastrointestinal — abdominal pain, cramping, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or constipation — though in one study these rates were similar to placebo.

Rare serious effects reported include liver and kidney injury, seizures, and a case of prolonged painful erection with impaired sexual function. Avoid tribulus if you're pregnant because it may affect hormones and safety hasn't been established.

Also avoid it while breastfeeding due to lack of reliable safety information.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Tribulus

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Tribulus.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: diabetes medications; lithium.
  • For scale: 259 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Before taking this product, double-check your blood pressure medications (antihypertensive drugs), diabetes medications (antidiabetes drugs), and lithium — all are Moderate interactions. If you're on any of these, verify your specific medications in the checker on this page.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence behind its ingredients' uses. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Tribulus may help with sexual dysfunction, but it carries Moderate interactions with blood pressure drugs, diabetes medications, and lithium. If you take any of those, check your exact medications with the tool below before starting.

Talk with your pharmacist about whether this product fits your situation.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Oct 25, 2012.

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 Terrestris Extract, straight from the product label.

Brand The Vitamin Shoppe
Net contents 100 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Oct 25, 2012
DSLD ID 12999
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Dairy Free, Sugar Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Tribulus Terrestris Extract by The Vitamin Shoppe, 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:
3 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
100
IngredientAmount% DV
TRIBULUS TERRESTRIS EXTRACT625 mg--

Other ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Gelatin, Water, Magnesium Stearate

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Label statements
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Brand IP Statement(s)

STANDARDIZED HERBS

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions As a dietary supplement, take one (1) to three (3) capsules daily, preferably with meals.

Precautions

Warning Consult your physician prior to use if you are pregnant or nursing.

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

Formulation

Does Not Contain: Yeast, Corn, Wheat, Sugar, Salt, Soy, Starch, Dairy, Citrus, Fish, Preservatives, Artificial Colors or Flavors Added.

General Statements

SINCE 1977

100 Capsules

Standardized Herbs

A Traditional Herb

Formula

20% Saponins

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Supplement

General

Item #: VS-1603 / 1054879

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Tribulus Terrestris Extract by The Vitamin Shoppe label

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Tribulus Terrestris Extract label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Tribulus Terrestris Extract by The Vitamin Shoppe

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

Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container100 Amounts shown are per serving.

TRIBULUS TERRESTRIS EXTRACT

Interacts with
259 drugs
625 mg per serving Form: Saponins

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

TRIBULUS TERRESTRIS EXTRACT monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Gelatin, Water, Magnesium Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Tribulus Terrestris Extract by The Vitamin Shoppe Drug Interactions

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Ingredients driving the most interactions

TRIBULUS TERRESTRIS EXTRACT 259

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Tribulus Terrestris Extract interact with 259 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Tribulus Terrestris Extract interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. TRIBULUS TERRESTRIS EXTRACT

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Tribulus Terrestris Extract 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 TERRESTRIS 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
TRIBULUS TERRESTRIS EXTRACT full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

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

The Vitamin Shoppe

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Name
The Vitamin Shoppe
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Tribulus Terrestris Extract by The Vitamin Shoppe: Common Questions

Does Tribulus Terrestris Extract by The Vitamin Shoppe interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Tribulus Terrestris Extract 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 Terrestris Extract 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.
Does tribulus really help with sexual performance?
The evidence shows tribulus is possibly effective for sexual dysfunction, meaning some studies support it but the evidence isn't rock-solid. Results vary by person, so it may help you — that's something to see over a few weeks of use.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
No — avoid tribulus during pregnancy because it may affect hormones and safety isn't established. Also avoid it while breastfeeding because there isn't enough reliable safety information.
What side effects should I watch for?
Most people tolerate tribulus fine short-term. The most common side effects are stomach issues — pain, cramping, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or constipation — though one study found these were no more frequent than with placebo. Serious side effects are rare but include liver and kidney injury and seizures; stop and get help if you notice unusual weakness, seizures, or dark urine.
Is tribulus safe long-term?
Short-term use in healthy adults is generally well tolerated, but long-term safety data are limited. We don't have solid evidence on how safe extended use is, so talk with your pharmacist about your timeline.
Does tribulus help with athletic performance?
The evidence suggests tribulus is possibly ineffective for athletic performance, so it's not a reliable choice for that goal.
What if I'm taking blood pressure or diabetes medication?
Those are Moderate interactions — tribulus can lower blood pressure and blood sugar on its own, so it could amplify your medication's effect. Check your exact medications in the tool on this page before starting, and talk with your pharmacist about whether it's right for you.

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The Full Monographs Behind Tribulus Terrestris Extract’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Herb & supplement monograph

Tribulus

Interacts with 259 drugs

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

Read the full Tribulus monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Tribulus Terrestris Extract'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.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 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.

See these in context on the Tribulus monograph →

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