Bacopa

Bacopa/Drug Interactions:

  • Calcium channel blockersCalcium channel blockers: Based on animal study, the potential exists for additive effects (9).
  • CytochromeP450 metabolized agentsCytochromeP450 metabolized agents: Based on animal study, bacopa may increase cytochrome P450 enzyme activity (7).
  • Thyroid drugsThyroid drugs: Based on animal study, bacopa may increase thyroid hormone levels (8).
  • PhenytoinPhenytoin: Based on animal study, bacopa, when taken concomitantly with phenytoin, may reverse phenytoin-induced cognitive impairment (18).

    • Bacopa/Herb/Supplement Interactions:

  • CytochromeP450 metabolized herbs and drugsCytochromeP450 metabolized herbs and drugs: Based on animal study, bacopa increase cytochrome P450 enzyme activity (7).

    • Bacopa/Food Interactions:

  • Insufficient available evidence.

    • Bacopa/Lab Interactions:

  • Thyroid panelThyroid panel: Based on animal study, bacopa may increase T(4) concentration (8).