DANGERAtorvastatin × Pomegranate juice — CYP3A4 inhibitionTier 1
Pomegranate juice is a potent CYP3A4 inhibitor. Taken concurrently with atorvastatin, plasma statin levels rise unpredictably — elevating risk of myopathy, rhabdomyolysis, and hepatotoxicity. Effect persists 24+ hours post-ingestion.
RecommendationSeparate pomegranate juice from atorvastatin by at least 24 hours, OR switch to a non-CYP3A4-metabolized statin (pravastatin, rosuvastatin) after discussion with prescriber.
Compounds: Atorvastatin · Pomegranate juice
DANGERAdderall × Kratom — additive sympathomimetic + CYP interferenceTier 1
Kratom alkaloids (mitragynine, 7-hydroxymitragynine) inhibit CYP2D6 and CYP3A4 — both required for amphetamine clearance. Combined with kratom's adrenergic activity, the stack compounds heart rate and blood pressure while raising amphetamine plasma levels unpredictably.
RecommendationDiscontinue daily kratom co-use or, at minimum, separate by ≥6 hours and reduce kratom to ≤2×/week. Obtain a baseline ECG and resting BP/HR before continuing.
Compounds: Adderall XR · Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa)
HIGHAdderall depletes magnesium, zinc, B6Tier 2
Amphetamine drives mass release of dopamine/norepinephrine, consuming precursor pools and cofactors: magnesium (NMDA receptor cofactor), zinc (dopamine synthesis), B6 (MAO pathway). The user's supplement stack already addresses this; verify timing and dose.
RecommendationContinue Mg/Zn/B6 supplementation. Take zinc with food and ≥2h apart from any iron-containing food; B6 in active P5P form (already correct).
Compounds: Adderall XR · Magnesium Glycinate · Zinc Picolinate · Vitamin B6 (P5P)