Licorice

Drug Interactions

Certain medicines interact with licorice: Some interactions may increase the need for licorice (Beneficial), other interactions may be negative (Avoid) and indicate licorice 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.

Aspirin Beneficial

Digoxin Avoid

Etodolac Beneficial

Ibuprofen Beneficial

Interferon Beneficial

Isoniazid Beneficial

Loop Diuretics Avoid

Nabumetone Beneficial

Naproxen/Naproxen Sodium Beneficial

Oral Corticosteroids Check

Oxaprozin Beneficial

Risperidone Check

Thiazide Diuretics Avoid

Topical Corticosteroids Beneficial