Drug interactions
DHEA herbal + Docetaxel
Severity: Minor
DHEA herbal and Docetaxel: minor interaction.
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Summary
DHEA has been proposed to affect CYP3A4, but evidence of a meaningful effect on docetaxel is lacking. Hormonal effects could also be undesirable in hormone-sensitive cancers.
What this interaction means in plain words
DHEA herbal and Docetaxel have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Why it happens
Possible modulation of CYP3A4 by DHEA; the mechanism is not well established.
What to do
Advise patients to avoid DHEA supplements during chemotherapy, particularly with hormone-sensitive tumors. Monitor for docetaxel toxicity.
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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Frequently asked questions
Can I take DHEA herbal with Docetaxel?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. DHEA herbal and Docetaxel 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 has been proposed to affect CYP3A4, but evidence of a meaningful effect on docetaxel is lacking. Hormonal effects could also be undesirable in hormone-sensitive cancers.
How serious is the interaction between DHEA herbal and Docetaxel?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Advise patients to avoid DHEA supplements during chemotherapy, particularly with hormone-sensitive tumors. Monitor for docetaxel toxicity.
What other medicines interact with Docetaxel?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Docetaxel with, for example, Adenovirus types 4 and 7 live, Atazanavir, Belatacept. The full list is on the Docetaxel page.
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