Supplement × Prescription·a caution·Emerging evidence

Berberine + Tacrolimus

Caution Emerging evidence

Berberine may alter CYP3A or P-glycoprotein activity and make tacrolimus concentrations unpredictable.

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Substances
Pair type
Caution
Evidence
Emerging
Source citations
1
Scope
Supplement × Prescription
Last verified
June 4, 2026
CautionEmerging evidence

What is happening. Berberine may alter CYP3A or P-glycoprotein activity and make tacrolimus concentrations unpredictable.

Mechanism. Potential transporter and enzyme modulation.

Recommendation. Avoid unsupervised berberine; check trough levels if exposure changes are possible.

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If both Berberine and Tacrolimus are in the same stack, this pair applies −5 to your Stack Score (per scored caution row).

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  • 1U.S. National Library of Medicine. Tacrolimus Capsules US Prescribing Information. 2026.Needs sourceNo link

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