Safety
MemoHoney Side Effects and Drug Interactions Explained
The MemoHoney label lists no side effects, but its arginine can cause mild stomach upset.
Its 400 mg of L-arginine may cause nausea, cramps or diarrhea and can lower blood pressure (Mayo Clinic, L-arginine). Ask a doctor first if you take blood pressure, nitrate, sildenafil, blood thinner or diabetes drugs, or have had a recent heart attack.
Next, check if MemoHoney fits you.
Written by the MemoHoney editorial teamUpdated
Short answer
Does MemoHoney have side effects?
Mild ones are possible, mostly from L-arginine. Drug interactions matter more.
The bottle prints a caution, not a list of side effects. One capsule gives about one-fifth of the lowest arginine dose studied and one-fifteenth of the lowest citrulline dose (NIH ODS, Exercise supplements). Small amounts make stomach trouble less likely. They do not remove the interaction risk.
- Most likely: mild nausea, bloating or loose stools.
- Most important: blood pressure dropping too low alongside certain medicines.
- Least likely at these amounts: niacin flushing or beta-alanine tingling.
Ingredient by ingredient
MemoHoney side effects by ingredient
Each label line, its reported side effects, and the dose where they showed up.
| Label line | Side effects reported | Dose where they showed up | One capsule |
|---|---|---|---|
| L-arginine, base + AKG | Nausea, belly pain, diarrhea, bloating, gout, allergic reactions, worse asthma (Mayo Clinic, L-arginine) | Stomach upset and slightly lower blood pressure at 9-30 g a day (NIH ODS, Exercise supplements) | 400 mg in all |
| L-citrulline, HCl + malate | Stomach discomfort in 6 of 41 weightlifters (NIH ODS, Exercise supplements) | 8 g of citrulline malate | 200 mg in all |
| Beta-alanine | Harmless tingling for 60-90 minutes; itchy skin (NIH ODS, Exercise supplements) | 800 mg or more in one dose | 40 mg |
| Niacin | Flushing: warm, red, itchy skin (NIH ODS, Niacin) | 30-50 mg or more of nicotinic acid | 7.5 mg NE, form not stated |
| Calcium | None expected at this amount | Not applicable | 18 mg, 1.5% DV |
| Other ingredients | Hypromellose capsule, vegetable stearate, silicon dioxide | Not published | No amounts printed |
Citrulline safety over months has not been well studied (NIH ODS, Exercise supplements).
The main ingredient
What are the side effects of L-arginine?
Stomach symptoms are the common ones. The heart attack warning is the serious one.
Mayo Clinic calls oral L-arginine generally safe and lists stomach symptoms, gout, allergic reactions and worse asthma as its side effects (Mayo Clinic, L-arginine). Arginine is what the body uses to make nitric oxide, which relaxes blood vessels, so it can nudge blood pressure down.
Mayo Clinic says L-arginine is not recommended after a recent heart attack, because it might increase the risk of death (Mayo Clinic, L-arginine). The MemoHoney label does not mention this. Ask your cardiologist first.
Interactions
Can you take MemoHoney with your medicines?
Maybe, but check first. These are the drug groups the sources flag.
| If you take... | What can happen | Ingredient | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blood pressure medicine | Blood pressure may drop too low | L-arginine | (Mayo Clinic, L-arginine) |
| Nitrates for chest pain | Blood pressure may drop too low | L-arginine | (Mayo Clinic, L-arginine) |
| Sildenafil | Blood pressure may drop too low | L-arginine | (Mayo Clinic, L-arginine) |
| Isoproterenol | Blood pressure may drop too low | L-arginine | (Mayo Clinic, L-arginine) |
| Blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs | Higher chance of bleeding | L-arginine | (Mayo Clinic, L-arginine) |
| Diabetes medicine | Arginine may push blood sugar too low; large nicotinic acid doses can raise it | L-arginine, niacin | (Mayo Clinic, L-arginine) (NIH ODS, Niacin) |
| Potassium-sparing water pills | Potassium may climb too high | L-arginine | (Mayo Clinic, L-arginine) |
| Isoniazid or pyrazinamide (TB drugs) | They interfere with niacin | Niacin | (NIH ODS, Niacin) |
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Check yourself
Who should not take MemoHoney?
Skip it after a recent heart attack. Under 18, pregnant, nursing or on the medicines above: ask a doctor first.
Also ask first if you have asthma, gout or past allergic reactions (Mayo Clinic, L-arginine), or already get dizzy from low blood pressure. More on who MemoHoney is for.
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What are the signs of low blood pressure?
Dizziness and fainting are the ones to watch.
- Dizzy or lightheaded, mostly when you stand up
- Feeling faint, or fainting
- Unusual weakness or blurry vision
If these start after you add MemoHoney, stop the capsules, sit or lie down, and call your doctor.
Niacin and beta-alanine
Will MemoHoney cause flushing or tingling?
Unlikely on its own. Both effects need much larger doses.
Niacin flushing starts around 30-50 mg of nicotinic acid, and the supplement upper limit is 35 mg a day (NIH ODS, Niacin). One capsule gives 7.5 mg NE, form not stated. Beta-alanine tingling starts around 800 mg in one dose and is not harmful (NIH ODS, Exercise supplements). A capsule holds 40 mg.
Multivitamins, B-complex pills and pre-workout powders often add niacin or beta-alanine. Add up your daily total.
Stop and call
When should you stop MemoHoney and call a doctor?
Stop and call if a new symptom appears after you start. Some signs need 911.
New or lasting symptoms
Dizziness, fainting, repeated stomach pain, a swollen painful joint, wheezing, a rash, or unusual bruising on a blood thinner.
Blood sugar swings
With diabetes, shakiness, sweating or confusion can mean low blood sugar. Follow your care plan.
Stroke signs
Sudden numbness or weakness on one side, confusion, trouble speaking, seeing or walking, or a severe headache (CDC, Stroke signs).
Call 911 and note when the symptoms started (CDC, Stroke signs). Sudden confusion is an emergency, not a memory problem to watch.
After a reaction
How do you report a reaction to MemoHoney?
Tell your doctor, the order desk and the FDA.
Get care first
Stop the capsules and see your doctor, or call 911 for the signs above.
Note the bottle details
Write down the lot number and best-before date from the base, if shown. See how to check your lot.
Call the order desk
Call +1 (302) 200-3480 with your order ID.
Report it to the FDA
File with FDA MedWatch online or call 1-800-FDA-1088. You or your doctor can file.
FAQ
MemoHoney side effects and interactions FAQ
Can MemoHoney lower your blood pressure?
It might, a little. Very high arginine intakes slightly lowered blood pressure in studies (NIH ODS, Exercise supplements), and one capsule holds far less. The risk grows if you also take blood pressure medicine, nitrates or sildenafil (Mayo Clinic, L-arginine), so check with your doctor first.
Can I take MemoHoney with blood pressure medication?
Only after you ask your doctor or pharmacist. Mayo Clinic warns that L-arginine plus blood pressure drugs can push blood pressure too low (Mayo Clinic, L-arginine). Bring the MemoHoney label so they can see the exact amounts.
Is it safe to take L-arginine with nitroglycerin or sildenafil?
Not without a doctor's okay. Mayo Clinic lists nitrates and sildenafil as L-arginine interactions that can drop blood pressure too low (Mayo Clinic, L-arginine). MemoHoney has 400 mg of arginine ingredients per capsule, and its label names no drug interactions.
Does MemoHoney cause diarrhea or an upset stomach?
It can in some people, though one capsule a day makes it less likely. Nausea, cramps, diarrhea and bloating are L-arginine's most common side effects (Mayo Clinic, L-arginine), and studies saw stomach upset mostly at 9-30 g a day (NIH ODS, Exercise supplements).
Can I take MemoHoney if I have diabetes?
Ask your doctor first. L-arginine may lower blood sugar alongside diabetes medicines (Mayo Clinic, L-arginine), and large nicotinic acid doses can raise it (NIH ODS, Niacin). If your doctor agrees, check your levels more often in the first weeks.
Is MemoHoney safe during pregnancy or nursing?
That has not been studied, so ask your doctor first. Its label tells pregnant or nursing mothers to consult a physician before using any dietary supplement. Bring the bottle to your next prenatal visit.
How do I report a side effect from a supplement?
Report it to FDA MedWatch online or by calling 1-800-FDA-1088. Tell your doctor too, and call the order desk at +1 (302) 200-3480 with your order ID. Keep the bottle and note the lot number.
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