Drug interactions
DHEA + Dronedarone
Severity: Minor
DHEA and Dronedarone: minor interaction.
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Summary
DHEA is not an established CYP3A4 inhibitor, so a meaningful rise in dronedarone levels is not expected. Evidence for this interaction is very limited.
What this interaction means in plain words
DHEA and Dronedarone have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
DHEA belongs to Gastrointestinal Tract; Dronedarone belongs to Cardiovascular.
Why it happens
No clearly established mechanism; CYP3A4 modulation by DHEA is theoretical.
What to do
No specific adjustment is needed. Monitor ECG and heart rate as usual with dronedarone.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Is there anything I should notice while taking both?
- Do I need to tell my doctor at the next visit?
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Other interactions of DHEA
- DHEA + Dihydroergotamine Moderate
- DHEA + Dihydroergotamine intranasal Moderate
- DHEA + Ergotamine Moderate
- DHEA + Pimozide Moderate
- DHEA + Erythromycin base Minor
- DHEA + Everolimus Minor
Other interactions of Dronedarone
- Adagrasib + Dronedarone Contraindicated
- Amiodarone + Dronedarone Contraindicated
- Arsenic trioxide + Dronedarone Contraindicated
- Artemether / lumefantrine + Dronedarone Contraindicated
- Atazanavir + Dronedarone Contraindicated
- Azithromycin + Dronedarone Contraindicated
Frequently asked questions
Can I take DHEA with Dronedarone?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. DHEA and Dronedarone have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. DHEA is not an established CYP3A4 inhibitor, so a meaningful rise in dronedarone levels is not expected. Evidence for this interaction is very limited.
How serious is the interaction between DHEA and Dronedarone?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: No specific adjustment is needed. Monitor ECG and heart rate as usual with dronedarone.
What other medicines interact with DHEA?
MediHelp also lists interactions of DHEA with, for example, Dihydroergotamine, Dihydroergotamine intranasal, Ergotamine. The full list is on the DHEA page.
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