DHEA Drug Interactions

DHEA can interact with a number of medications. Drug interactions may occur if the supplement is taken together with hormone therapy medications, prednisone, citalopram, and verapamil, to name a few. DHEA may slow down the liver enzymes that metabolize many drugs and make hormone therapy for breast cancer less effective. To minimize your risk of interactions with DHEA, tell your healthcare provider about all other medications you are taking.

An Introduction to DHEA Drug Interactions

Even though it is a natural product, DHEA can potentially interact with some medicines. Some of these medicines that may lead to DHEA drug interactions include:
 

 

 

  • Various other medications, including (but not limited to):

 

 


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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;
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