Drug interactions
Forskolin + Verapamil
Severity: Minor
Forskolin and Verapamil: 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
Forskolin activates adenylyl cyclase and has vasodilating properties, so it could theoretically add to the blood pressure lowering of verapamil. Clinical data are lacking.
What this interaction means in plain words
Forskolin and Verapamil 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
Theoretical additive vasodilation and hypotensive effect; no established pharmacokinetic mechanism.
What to do
Monitor blood pressure if forskolin supplements are started in a patient taking verapamil.
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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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Forskolin with Verapamil?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Forskolin and Verapamil have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Forskolin activates adenylyl cyclase and has vasodilating properties, so it could theoretically add to the blood pressure lowering of verapamil. Clinical data are lacking.
How serious is the interaction between Forskolin and Verapamil?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Monitor blood pressure if forskolin supplements are started in a patient taking verapamil.
What other medicines interact with Verapamil?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Verapamil with, for example, Dofetilide, Flibanserin, Lomitapide. The full list is on the Verapamil page.
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