Drug interactions
Dextroamphetamine + Yerba mate
Severity: Minor
Dextroamphetamine and Yerba mate: minor interaction.
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For healthcare professionals — reference only. This page is a brief summary, not medical advice and not a substitute for official labeling or clinical judgement. Always verify before prescribing or dispensing.
Summary
Yerba mate contains caffeine and related xanthines that can add to the stimulant effects of dextroamphetamine. This may cause greater insomnia, tachycardia, anxiety or blood pressure elevation.
What this interaction means in plain words
Dextroamphetamine and Yerba mate have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Why it happens
Additive central and sympathetic stimulation from xanthines and amphetamine.
What to do
Advise moderating yerba mate intake. Monitor sleep, heart rate and blood pressure.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Is there anything I should notice while taking both?
- Do I need to tell my doctor at the next visit?
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Other interactions of Dextroamphetamine
- Dextroamphetamine + Isocarboxazid Contraindicated
- Dextroamphetamine + Linezolid Contraindicated
- Dextroamphetamine + Methylene blue Contraindicated
- Dextroamphetamine + Phenelzine Contraindicated
- Dextroamphetamine + Rasagiline Contraindicated
- Dextroamphetamine + Safinamide Contraindicated
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Dextroamphetamine with Yerba mate?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Dextroamphetamine and Yerba mate have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Yerba mate contains caffeine and related xanthines that can add to the stimulant effects of dextroamphetamine. This may cause greater insomnia, tachycardia, anxiety or blood pressure elevation.
How serious is the interaction between Dextroamphetamine and Yerba mate?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Advise moderating yerba mate intake. Monitor sleep, heart rate and blood pressure.
What other medicines interact with Dextroamphetamine?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Dextroamphetamine with, for example, Isocarboxazid, Linezolid, Methylene blue. The full list is on the Dextroamphetamine page.
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