Dehydroepiandrosterone Benefits & Uses

Dehydroepiandrosterone is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Female Infertility ( Female Infertility Treatment )

Dehydroepiandrosterone Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group

Dosage

Dehydroepiandrosterone Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Dehydroepiandrosterone is used -

Mild

Acne
Injection site pain

Common

Hot Flashes
Weight gain
Enlarged Prostate
Increased Red Blood Cells

Dehydroepiandrosterone Related Warnings

Is the use of Dehydroepiandrosterone safe for pregnant women?

The effects of Dehydroepiandrosterone on pregnant women are unknown since no research has been done to ascertain it yet.

Unknown
Is the use of Dehydroepiandrosterone safe during breastfeeding?

Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Dehydroepiandrosterone for breastfeeding women are not known.

Unknown
What is the effect of Dehydroepiandrosterone on the Kidneys?

Kidney can be affected by Dehydroepiandrosterone. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Dehydroepiandrosterone on the Liver?

The liver can be affected by Dehydroepiandrosterone. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Dehydroepiandrosterone only after medical advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Dehydroepiandrosterone on the Heart?

Dehydroepiandrosterone can have moderate side effects on the heart. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Dehydroepiandrosterone with Other Drugs

Dehydroepiandrosterone should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Carfilzomib

Lomitapide

Leflunomide

Moderate

Hydrocortisone

Conjugated Estrogens

Testosterone

Dehydroepiandrosterone Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Dehydroepiandrosterone unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Prostate Cancer
Breast Cancer

Frequently asked Questions about Dehydroepiandrosterone

Is this Dehydroepiandrosterone habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Dehydroepiandrosterone is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Dehydroepiandrosterone will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Dehydroepiandrosterone is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Dehydroepiandrosterone is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Dehydroepiandrosterone Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Dehydroepiandrosterone

Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Dehydroepiandrosterone and food will interact.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Dehydroepiandrosterone

Information about the interaction of Dehydroepiandrosterone and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown