Vitex Chasteberry Extract Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Natural Factors WS WomenSense
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Vitex Chasteberry 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
Vitex Chasteberry Extract is a dietary supplement by Natural Factors WS WomenSense with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for urinary tract infection prevention, bladder health, antioxidant support.Based on those ingredients, 712 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Cranberry extract. 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: cranberry extract. Cranberry has been studied most for urinary tract infection prevention, where it's considered possibly effective.
The extract comes in a vegetarian capsule with microcrystalline cellulose (a filler) and magnesium stearate.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
Cranberry extract is possibly effective for urinary tract infections (UTIs). For other conditions the ingredient is studied for — age-related cognitive decline, benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate), cancer prevention, fatty liver disease, and chronic fatigue — the evidence isn't established in our data.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Cranberry is generally well tolerated as a food or supplement. The most common side effects are diarrhea and stomach discomfort, especially with larger doses.
Very high intakes (3–4 liters of juice per day) have caused GI upset and diarrhea, particularly in young children. One person reported skin redness and itching.
Keep in mind: concentrated supplement doses haven't been studied as thoroughly as food amounts, so check with your provider before starting this.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before taking this product, double-check your medications with the tool on this page, especially if you take atorvastatin or other cholesterol drugs (Moderate risk), blood thinners like warfarin (Moderate risk), blood pressure medications like nifedipine (Moderate risk), or any pain reliever or heart/blood pressure medication processed by your liver.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
If you're considering this for UTI prevention and you take no medications that interact with cranberry, it's worth a conversation with your pharmacist. If you take a blood thinner, cholesterol drug, blood pressure medication, or any other prescription, you need to check your exact drugs first — the interaction list is long.
Pregnant or nursing? The data suggests it's likely safe, but run it by your doctor or pharmacist to be sure.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jul 25, 2017.
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 Vitex Chasteberry Extract, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Natural Factors WS WomenSense |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 068958049304 |
| Net contents | 90 Vegetarian Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jul 25, 2017 |
| DSLD ID | 76536 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult Female (18 - 50 Years), Menopause, Gluten Free, Dairy Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Vitex Chasteberry Extract by Natural Factors WS WomenSense, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cranberry extract | 80 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Vegetarian Capsule, Magnesium Stearate
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Seals/Symbols
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Purity & potency guaranteed
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Usage: 1 capsule 1-3 times per day or as directed by a health professional.
Precautions
Cautions: As with any supplement, consult your health professional before use if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or trying to conceive, or if you are taking medication, have a medical condition, or anticipate a surgery.
Keep out of the reach of children.
Sealed for your protection. Do not use if seal is broken.
Formula
WomenSense is a line of products dedicated to helping women reach their full health potential.
General Statements
Vitex helps minimize symptoms associated with premenstrual syndrome and menopause.
Manufactured by Natural Factors to ensure safety and potency in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) of the FDA and Health Canada.
PMS relief
Supports a healthy menstrual cycle
Product of Canada Recyclable container and label.
Formulation
Contains no artificial colors, preservatives, or sweeteners; no dairy, starch, sugar, wheat, gluten, yeast, soy, egg, fish, shellfish, animal products, salt, tree nuts, or GMOs.
Suitable for vegetarians/vegans.
Non GMO - Gluten free
Storage
For freshness, store in a cool, dry place.
FDA Disclaimer Statement
This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
General
R7
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
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Vitex Chasteberry Extract by Natural Factors WS WomenSense label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Vitex Chasteberry Extract by Natural Factors WS WomenSense
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Vegetarian Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Amounts shown are per serving.
Cranberry extract
Interacts with712 drugs
Cranberry is best known for helping to prevent repeated urinary tract infections (UTIs) in some people, and the evidence here is moderate but mixed. I...
Cranberry extract monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Vegetarian Capsule, Magnesium Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Vitex Chasteberry Extract by Natural Factors WS WomenSense Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Natural Factors WS WomenSense Vitex Chasteberry Extract contains cranberry extract, which interacts with a number of medications by affecting how your liver processes them.
The most serious documented interaction is with atorvastatin (Lipitor), a cholesterol medication — one patient reported muscle pain, muscle breakdown, and liver damage after taking atorvastatin with cranberry juice 16 ounces daily for 2 weeks. Altogether, these interactions span 702 individual medications.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Other blood pressure and heart medications like nifedipine (Procardia) may also see increased levels in your system. Blood thinners like warfarin (Coumadin) are another concern — case reports have linked cranberry juice to higher blood-thinning effects, though the research is mixed.
Pain relievers like diclofenac (Voltaren) and a broader class of medications processed through cytochrome P450 enzymes (CYP2C9 and CYP3A4 substrates) round out the documented interactions, though these are rated less severe.
If you take any prescription medication — especially cholesterol drugs, blood thinners, or blood pressure medications — run it through the medication checker below before you start this supplement.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Vitex Chasteberry Extract interact with 712 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in Vitex Chasteberry Extract interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Cranberry extract
Ado-trastuzumab EmtansineKadcyla
How Ado-trastuzumab Emtansine interacts with Vitex Chasteberry Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cranberry ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, cranberry might increase the levels and adverse effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Cranberry Extract + Ado-trastuzumab Emtansine interactionAbemaciclibVerzenio
How Abemaciclib interacts with Vitex Chasteberry Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cranberry ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, cranberry might increase the levels and adverse effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Cranberry Extract + Abemaciclib interactionAbiraterone
How Abiraterone interacts with Vitex Chasteberry Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cranberry ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, cranberry might increase the levels and adverse effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Cranberry Extract + Abiraterone interactionAbiraterone AcetateYonsa, Zytiga
How Abiraterone Acetate interacts with Vitex Chasteberry Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cranberry ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, cranberry might increase the levels and adverse effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Cranberry Extract + Abiraterone Acetate interactionAcalabrutinibCalquence
How Acalabrutinib interacts with Vitex Chasteberry Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cranberry ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, cranberry might increase the levels and adverse effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Cranberry Extract + Acalabrutinib interactionAcetaminophen, Aspirin, CaffeineExcedrin, Excedrin Extra Strength, Excedrin Migraine
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interacts with Vitex Chasteberry Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cranberry ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, cranberry might increase the levels and adverse effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Cranberry Extract + Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, CaffeineEsgic, Esgic Plus, Fiogesic, Fioricet, Repan, Tecnal +1 more
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine interacts with Vitex Chasteberry Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cranberry ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, cranberry might increase the levels and adverse effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Cranberry Extract + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, CodeineEsgic with Codeine, Fioricet w/ Codeine
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine interacts with Vitex Chasteberry Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cranberry ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, cranberry might increase the levels and adverse effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Cranberry Extract + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, PhenylephrineHycomine Compound
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, Phenylephrine interacts with Vitex Chasteberry Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cranberry ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, cranberry might increase the levels and adverse effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Cranberry 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 Vitex Chasteberry Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cranberry ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, cranberry might increase the levels and adverse effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Cranberry Extract + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, SalicylamideCodalan No.1, Codalan No.2, Codalan No.3
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, Salicylamide interacts with Vitex Chasteberry Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cranberry ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, cranberry might increase the levels and adverse effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Cranberry Extract + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, Salicylamide interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, DihydrocodeineDHC Plus, Panlor DC, Panlor SS
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine interacts with Vitex Chasteberry Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cranberry ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, cranberry might increase the levels and adverse effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Cranberry Extract + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, IsomethepteneMigralam
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Isometheptene interacts with Vitex Chasteberry Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cranberry ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, cranberry might increase the levels and adverse effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Cranberry Extract + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Isometheptene interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, PyrilamineMidol Max Strength Menstrual
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Pyrilamine interacts with Vitex Chasteberry Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cranberry ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, cranberry might increase the levels and adverse effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Cranberry Extract + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Pyrilamine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan HbrVicks Formula 44M Cough, Cold & Flu Relief
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan Hbr interacts with Vitex Chasteberry Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cranberry ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, cranberry might increase the levels and adverse effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Cranberry Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan Hbr interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, PhenylephrineColrex
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, Phenylephrine interacts with Vitex Chasteberry Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cranberry ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, cranberry might increase the levels and adverse effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Cranberry Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, Phenylephrine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, DextromethorphanCoricidin II Extra Strength Cold and Flu
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan interacts with Vitex Chasteberry Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cranberry ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, cranberry might increase the levels and adverse effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Cranberry Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan HydrobromideCoricidin HBP Maximum Strength Flu
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide interacts with Vitex Chasteberry Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cranberry ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, cranberry might increase the levels and adverse effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Cranberry Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, PhenylpropanolamineMulti Symptom Cold Relief
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with Vitex Chasteberry Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cranberry ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, cranberry might increase the levels and adverse effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Cranberry Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Phenylpropanolamine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, PseudoephedrineChildren's Tylenol Cold Plus Cough, Tylenol Cold Ex Strength
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Pseudoephedrine interacts with Vitex Chasteberry Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cranberry ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, cranberry might increase the levels and adverse effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Cranberry Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Pseudoephedrine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine, SalicylamideRhinogesic GG
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine, Salicylamide interacts with Vitex Chasteberry Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cranberry ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, cranberry might increase the levels and adverse effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Cranberry Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine, Salicylamide interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, PhenylephrineAlka-Seltzer PLUS, Histex SR, Protid
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine interacts with Vitex Chasteberry Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cranberry ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, cranberry might increase the levels and adverse effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Cranberry Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine, SalicylamideRhinogesic, Rhinogesic JR
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine, Salicylamide interacts with Vitex Chasteberry Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cranberry ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, cranberry might increase the levels and adverse effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
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How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with Vitex Chasteberry Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cranberry ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, cranberry might increase the levels and adverse effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
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How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine, Opium interacts with Vitex Chasteberry Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cranberry ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, cranberry might increase the levels and adverse effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Cranberry Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine, Opium interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine, PhenyltoloxamineNorel Plus
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine, Phenyltoloxamine interacts with Vitex Chasteberry Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cranberry ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, cranberry might increase the levels and adverse effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Cranberry Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine, Phenyltoloxamine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, PseudoephedrineAlka-Seltzer PLUS Liquid Gels, Children's Tylenol Cold, Codimal, Comtrex, Extra Strength Tylenol Allergy Sinus, Lorsin +3 more
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Pseudoephedrine interacts with Vitex Chasteberry Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cranberry ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, cranberry might increase the levels and adverse effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Cranberry Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Pseudoephedrine interactionAcetaminophen, DextromethorphanTylenol Cough Ex Strength
How Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan interacts with Vitex Chasteberry Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cranberry ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, cranberry might increase the levels and adverse effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Cranberry Extract + Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan interactionAcetaminophen, Dextromethorphan, Doxylamine, PseudoephedrineVicks NyQuil
How Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan, Doxylamine, Pseudoephedrine interacts with Vitex Chasteberry Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cranberry ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, cranberry might increase the levels and adverse effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Cranberry Extract + Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan, Doxylamine, Pseudoephedrine interactionAcetaminophen, Dextromethorphan, Guaifenesin, PhenylephrineConar-A
How Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine interacts with Vitex Chasteberry Extract — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Cranberry ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, cranberry might increase the levels and adverse effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Cranberry Extract + Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Vitex Chasteberry 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.
Cranberry extract
Atorvastatin (Lipitor)
Theoretically, cranberry might increase levels and adverse effects of atorvastatin.
In one case report, a patient taking atorvastatin experienced upper back pain, rhabdomyolysis, and abnormal liver function after drinking cranberry juice 16 ounces daily for 2 weeks. Theoretically, this may have been caused by inhibition of cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) enzymes by cranberry juice, as atorvastatin is a CYP3A4 substrate. Creatinine kinase and liver enzymes normalized within 2 weeks of stopping cranberry juice. Patients taking atorvastatin should avoid large quantities of cranberry juice.
Cytochrome P450 3A4 (Cyp3A4) Substrates
Theoretically, cranberry might increase the levels and adverse effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
A case of upper back pain, rhabdomyolysis, and abnormal liver function has been reported for a patient taking atorvastatin, a CYP3A4 substrate, in combination with cranberry juice 16 ounces daily for 2 weeks. Creatinine kinase and liver enzymes normalized within 2 weeks of stopping cranberry juice. Also, animal research suggests that cranberry juice, administered intraduodenally 30 minutes prior to nifedipine, a CYP3A4 substrate, inhibits nifedipine metabolism and increases the area under the concentration-time curve by 1.6-fold compared to control.
Nifedipine (Procardia)
Theoretically, cranberry might increase the levels and adverse effects of nifedipine.
Animal research suggests that cranberry juice, administered intraduodenally 30 minutes prior to nifedipine treatment, inhibits nifedipine metabolism and increases the area under the concentration-time curve by 1.6-fold compared to control. This interaction has not been reported in humans.
Warfarin (Coumadin)
Theoretically, cranberry might increase the levels and adverse effects of warfarin. However, research is conflicting.
There is contradictory evidence about the effect of cranberry juice on warfarin. Case reports have linked cranberry juice consumption to increases in the international normalized ratio (INR) in patients taking warfarin, resulting in severe spontaneous bleeding and excessive postoperative bleeding. Daily consumption of cranberry sauce for one week has also been linked to an increase in INR in one case report. In a small study in healthy young males, taking a high dose of 3 grams of cranberry juice concentrate capsules, equivalent to 57 grams of fruit daily, for 2 weeks produced a 30% increase in the area under the INR-time curve after a single 25-mg dose of warfarin. However, 3 very small clinical studies in patients stabilized on warfarin reported that cranberry juice 250 mL once or twice daily for 7 days (27% cranberry juice or pure cranberry juice) or 240 mL once daily for 14 days does not significantly increase INR or affect plasma warfarin levels. The reasons for these discrepant findings are unclear. It is possible that the form and dose of cranberry may play a role, as cranberry extracts and juices contain different constituents. Additionally, an in vitro study evaluating 5 different cranberry juices found varying effects, with only a cranberry concentrate, and not diluted cranberry juices, inhibiting CYP2C9. However, this concentrate did not inhibit CYP2C9 activity in humans.
Cytochrome P450 2C9 (Cyp2C9) Substrates
Theoretically, cranberry might increase the levels and adverse effects of CYP2C9 substrates. However, research is conflicting.
There is contradictory evidence about the effect of cranberry on CYP2C9 enzymes. In vitro evidence suggests that flavonoids in cranberry inhibit CYP2C9 enzymes. However, clinical research shows that cranberry juice does not significantly affect the levels, metabolism, or elimination of the CYP2C9 substrates flurbiprofen or diclofenac. Also, in patients stabilized on warfarin, drinking cranberry juice 250 mL daily for 7 days does not significantly increase the anticoagulant activity of warfarin, a CYP2C9 substrate. Additional pharmacokinetic research shows that cranberry juice does not increase peak plasma concentrations or area under the concentration-time curve of warfarin.
Diclofenac (Voltaren, Others)
Theoretically, cranberry might modestly increase the levels and adverse effects of diclofenac.
In vitro evidence suggests that cranberry juice inhibits diclofenac metabolism by human liver microsomes. However, drinking cranberry juice does not seem to affect diclofenac metabolism in humans.
Brand information
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Natural Factors WS WomenSense
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The 33 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.
Cranberry 33 references
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- Suvarna R, Pirmohamed M, Henderson L. Possible interaction between warfarin and cranberry juice. BMJ 2003;327:1454. PubMed
- Li Z, Seeram NP, Carpenter CL, et al. Cranberry does not affect prothrombin time in male subjects on warfarin. J Am Diet Assoc 2006;106:2057-61. PubMed
- Lilja JJ, Backman JT, Neuvonen PJ. Effects of daily ingestion of cranberry juice on the pharmacokinetics of warfarin, tizanidine, and midazolam - probes of CYP2C9, CYP1A2 and CYP3A4. Clin Pharmacol The 2007:81:833-9. PubMed
- Wing DA, Rumney PJ, Preslicka CW, Chung JH. Daily cranberry juice for the prevention of asymptomatic bacteriuria in pregnancy: a randomized, controlled pilot study. J Urol 2008;180:1367-72. PubMed
- Mohammed Abdul MI, Jiang X, Williams KM, et al. Pharmacodynamic interaction of warfarin with cranberry but not with garlic in healthy subjects. Br J Pharmacol 2008;154:1691-700. PubMed
- McMurdo MET, Argo I, Phillips G, et al. Cranberry or trimethoprim for the prevention of recurrently urinary tract infections? A randomized controlled trial in older women. J Antimicrob Chemother 2009;63:389-95.
- Mergenhagen KA, Sherman O. Elevated International Normalized Ratio after concurrent ingestion of cranberry sauce and warfarin. Am J Health-Syst Pharm 2008;65:2113-6. PubMed
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- Garcia-Calatayud, S., Larreina Cordoba, J. J., and Lozano De La Torre MJ. [Severe cranberry juice poisoning]. An.Esp.Pediatr. 2002;56(1):72-73.
- Patel, D. A., Gillespie, B., Sobel, J. D., Leaman, D., Nyirjesy, P., Weitz, M. V., and Foxman, B. Risk factors for recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis in women receiving maintenance antifungal therapy: results of a prospective cohort study. Am J Obstet.Gy PubMed
- Isele, H. [Fatal bleeding under warfarin plus cranberry juice. Is it due to salicylic acid?]. MMW.Fortschr.Med 3-11-2004;146(11):13.
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- McMurdo, M. E., Bissett, L. Y., Price, R. J., Phillips, G., and Crombie, I. K. Does ingestion of cranberry juice reduce symptomatic urinary tract infections in older people in hospital? A double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Age Ageing 2005;34(3):256- PubMed
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- Uesawa, Y. and Mohri, K. Effects of cranberry juice on nifedipine pharmacokinetics in rats. J Pharm Pharmacol 2006;58(8):1067-1072. PubMed
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- Stapleton, A. E., Dziura, J., Hooton, T. M., Cox, M. E., Yarova-Yarovaya, Y., Chen, S., and Gupta, K. Recurrent urinary tract infection and urinary Escherichia coli in women ingesting cranberry juice daily: a randomized controlled trial. Mayo.Clin.Proc. PubMed
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- Griffiths AP, Beddall A, Pegler S. Fatal haemopericardium and gastrointestinal haemorrhage due to possible interaction of cranberry juice with warfarin. J R Soc Promot Health 2008;128(6):324-6. PubMed
- Mellen CK, Ford M, Rindone JP. Effect of high-dose cranberry juice on the pharmacodynamics of warfarin in patients. Br J Clin Pharmacol 2010;70(1):139-42. PubMed
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- Ngo N, Brantley SJ, Carrizosa DR, et al. The warfarin-cranberry juice interaction revisited: A systematic in vitro-in vivo evaluation. J Exp Pharmacol. 2010;2010(2):83-91.
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