Dehydroepiandrosterone

Uses	Female Infetility
Therapy	Drugs For Female Infertility
Side Effects	Acne, Facial Hair, Oily Skin, Hair Loss

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Molecule Description

DHEA is a natural hormone produced in the body which is used in the biosynthesis of male and female sex hormones.

Uses

Topical medicine used post menopause to decrease pain during intercourse
Skin ageing
Low mood disorder
Low bone density

Contraindications

When should one not use Dehydroepiandrosterone

Do not take this medicine if you have:
Breast cancer
Prostate cancer
PCOS/ PCOD

Side effects

Common side effects of this drug are:

Indigestion
Pimples on face or body
Menstrual cycle changes
Voice deepening
Unwanted hair growth

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

This medicine can harm the unborn baby, therefore avoid this medicine during pregnancy.

Breast Feeding

This medicine can pass into breast milk and may cause adverse effects in breastfed babies. Therefore avoid this medicine if you are breastfeeding.

Driving

Taking this medicine usually doesn’t affect the ability to drive.

Alcohol

No information is available on interactions of this medicine when taken with alcohol, consult your doctor or pharmacist for further information.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

You have cardiovascular diseases, prostate enlargement, high blood cholesterol, liver disease. There is an increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition when on this medication.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

DHEA is a neurosteroid that is naturally synthesized by the human body and acts on specific tissues or cells in the body.

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

Clozapine, Carbamazepine, Lithium, Phenothiazines decreases the effectivity of this medicine
Do not use DHEA along with medicine containing estrogen and testosterone hormone

Interactions with food items

No information is available on interactions of this medicine when taken with food, consult your doctor or pharmacist for further information.

Dosage

Overdose

High doses of DHEA may cause the body to stop making the hormone on its own. High doses can also be toxic to liver cells.

Missed a Dose

If you missed any dose of medicine, take it as soon as you remember. If it's time for your next dose, then skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose of medicine to compensate for the missed one.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

This medicine supplementation has not established to be useful for memory function in average middle-aged or older adults.

DHEA is a prescription medicine; therefore, take it only when advised by the doctor.

Do not take DHEA if you have diabetes or have an enlarged prostate.

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