Echinacea and Prednisone
Supplement–drug interaction evidence from the TruthStack database.
| Severity | MODERATE |
|---|---|
| Evidence Tier | Moderate |
| Interaction Type | ANTAGONISTIC |
| Mechanism | PHARMACODYNAMIC |
| Last Reviewed | 2026-02-15 |
Summary
Echinacea immunostimulation may oppose corticosteroid immunosuppression. May reduce efficacy of prednisone therapy. Discuss with your prescriber or pharmacist.
API Reference
GET https://api.truthstack.co/v1/check?c1=echinacea&c2=prednisone
Open, unauthenticated. Returns JSON. Developer documentation
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