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Drug Interactions between Andro-Cyp 200 and dehydroepiandrosterone

This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:

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Moderate

testosterone dehydroepiandrosterone (prasterone)

Applies to: Andro-Cyp 200 (testosterone) and dehydroepiandrosterone

GENERALLY AVOID: The safety and efficacy of combining dehydroepiandrosterone (also known as prasterone or DHEA) with other hormonal treatments containing estrogens or androgens has not been evaluated. Use with other estrogens and androgens could result in additive adverse effects as DHEA is a precursor steroid that is converted into estrogens and androgens.

MANAGEMENT: Concomitant use of dehydroepiandrosterone (also known as prasterone or DHEA) with other hormonal treatments containing androgens or estrogens should generally be avoided.

References

  1. (2023) "Product Information. Intrarosa (prasterone)." Theramex Australia Pty Ltd, 1
  2. (2022) "Product Information. Intrarosa (prasterone)." Theramex HQ UK Ltd

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Drug and food interactions

No alcohol/food interactions were found. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

Therapeutic duplication warnings

Therapeutic duplication is the use of more than one medicine from the same drug category or therapeutic class to treat the same condition. This can be intentional in cases where drugs with similar actions are used together for demonstrated therapeutic benefit. It can also be unintentional in cases where a patient has been treated by more than one doctor, or had prescriptions filled at more than one pharmacy, and can have potentially adverse consequences.

Duplication

Anabolic hormones

Therapeutic duplication

The recommended maximum number of medicines in the 'anabolic hormones' category to be taken concurrently is usually one. Your list includes two medicines belonging to the 'anabolic hormones' category:

  • Andro-Cyp 200 (testosterone)
  • dehydroepiandrosterone

Note: In certain circumstances, the benefits of taking this combination of drugs may outweigh any risks. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your medications or dosage.

Duplication

Androgens

Therapeutic duplication

The recommended maximum number of medicines in the 'androgens' category to be taken concurrently is usually one. Your list includes two medicines belonging to the 'androgens' category:

  • Andro-Cyp 200 (testosterone)
  • dehydroepiandrosterone

Note: In certain circumstances, the benefits of taking this combination of drugs may outweigh any risks. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your medications or dosage.

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Drug Interaction Classification

These classifications are only a guideline. The relevance of a particular drug interaction to a specific individual is difficult to determine. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting or stopping any medication.
Major Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit.
Moderate Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances.
Minor Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan.
Unknown No interaction information available.

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