Green Tea

Also indexed as: EGCG, Epigallocatechin Gallate

Drug Interactions

Certain medicines interact with green tea: Some interactions may increase the need for green tea (Beneficial), other interactions may be negative (Avoid) and indicate green tea should not be taken without first speaking with your physician or pharmacist, others may require further explanation (Check). Refer to the individual drug article for specific details about an interaction.

Note: the following list only includes the generic or class name of a medicine—to find a specific brand name, use the Safetychecker index.

Atropine Avoid

Cardec DM® Avoid

Codeine Avoid

Ephedrine and Pseudoephedrine Avoid

Lomotil®/Lonox® Avoid

Theophylline/Aminophylline Avoid

Warfarin Avoid