DHEA - Uses, Side Effects, and More

Medications for estrogen sensitive cancers (Aromatase inhibitors) interacts with DHEA

The body changes DHEA to estrogen in the body. Aromatase inhibitors are used to help lower estrogen levels in the body. Taking DHEA might decrease the effects of aromatase inhibitors.

Fulvestrant (Faslodex) interacts with DHEA

Estrogen-sensitive cancers are cancers that are affected by estrogen levels in the body. Fulvestrant is used for these types of cancer. DHEA might increase estrogen in the body and decrease the effects of fulvestrant for treating cancer. Do not take DHEA if you are taking fulvestrant.

Medications changed by the liver (Cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) substrates) interacts with DHEA

Some medications are changed and broken down by the liver. DHEA might change how quickly the liver breaks down these medications. This could change the effects and side effects of these medications.

Tamoxifen (Nolvadex) interacts with DHEA

Estrogen-sensitive cancers are cancers that are affected by estrogen levels in the body. Tamoxifen is used to help treat and prevent these types of cancer. DHEA increases estrogen levels in the body and might decrease the effects of tamoxifen. Do not take DHEA if you are taking tamoxifen.

Triazolam (Halcion) interacts with DHEA

DHEA might decrease how quickly the body breaks down triazolam. Taking DHEA with triazolam might increase the effects and side effects of triazolam.

Medications that slow blood clotting (Anticoagulant / Antiplatelet drugs) interacts with DHEA

DHEA might slow blood clotting. Taking DHEA along with medications that also slow blood clotting might increase the risk of bruising and bleeding.

Medications for depression (Antidepressant drugs) interacts with DHEA

There is some concern that taking DHEA along with antidepressant drugs might increase the risk for serious side effects. Speak with a healthcare provider before taking DHEA if you are taking an antidepressant.

Tuberculosis Vaccine interacts with DHEA

Taking DHEA might reduce the effects of the tuberculosis vaccine. Do not take DHEA if you are receiving a tuberculosis vaccine.

Estrogens interacts with DHEA

DHEA might increase estrogen levels in the body. Taking DHEA along with estrogen might cause too much estrogen in the body.

Testosterone interacts with DHEA

Taking DHEA with testosterone might cause there to be too much testosterone in the body. This might increase the effects and side effects of testosterone.

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