Drug interactions
DHEA herbal + Nicardipine
Severity: Minor
DHEA herbal and Nicardipine: minor interaction.
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Summary
The suggestion that DHEA raises nicardipine exposure through CYP3A4 is weakly supported. Any effect is likely small and unpredictable.
What this interaction means in plain words
DHEA herbal and Nicardipine 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
DHEA may weakly affect CYP3A4 activity, but the mechanism is not well established.
What to do
No routine adjustment is needed; monitor blood pressure if the patient starts or stops DHEA supplements.
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 Nicardipine?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. DHEA herbal and Nicardipine have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. The suggestion that DHEA raises nicardipine exposure through CYP3A4 is weakly supported. Any effect is likely small and unpredictable.
How serious is the interaction between DHEA herbal and Nicardipine?
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 routine adjustment is needed; monitor blood pressure if the patient starts or stops DHEA supplements.
What other medicines interact with Nicardipine?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Nicardipine with, for example, Amifostine, Amlodipine-olmesartan-hydrochlorothiazide, Betrixaban. The full list is on the Nicardipine page.
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