Drug & supplement interaction

1-epiandrosterone + Defibrotide Sodium

Defibrotide Sodium brand name: Defitelio.

No Known Interaction
Medically reviewed by · Updated June 2026 · Pair last verified Sep 13, 2026
The bottom line No known interaction

We found no known interaction between 1-epiandrosterone and Defibrotide Sodium in our sources. Absence of a documented interaction is not the same as proven safety, and does not guarantee one does not exist. Do not start, stop, or change a medication or supplement based on this page; confirm with your pharmacist or doctor first.

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Interaction report

1-epiandrosterone and Defibrotide Sodium

We checked these two against our interaction database. Here is what we found.

No Known Interaction Found

We did not find a documented interaction between Defibrotide Sodium and 1-epiandrosterone in our sources. This does not guarantee that the combination is completely free of risk — there is often limited research on supplements and herbal products, especially around drug interactions.

Worth understanding: our licensed dataset holds no drug-interaction record for 1-epiandrosterone at all — not against Defibrotide Sodium, and not against any other medication we track. This verdict therefore rests on the absence of any recorded data, not on research that looked at this combination and found nothing. We cannot rule an interaction out.

If you decide to take both, the practical routine is simple: add one new thing at a time and note the date you started it. If the combination is going to disagree with you, it usually shows in the first days to a couple of weeks — and a start date turns “I’ve been feeling off” into something a pharmacist can actually work with. Do not stop a prescribed medicine on your own.

Always talk with your pharmacist or doctor before making changes to your medications or supplements, particularly if you take several medications or have an ongoing health condition.

1-epiandrosterone safety at a glance

1-epiandrosterone overall Avoid It acts like an anabolic steroid and has limited safety data, so caution and medical guidance are strongly advised.
Pregnancy Possibly Unsafe When used orally. Prohormones can be converted to active hormones in the body and cause adverse effects such as menstrual irregularities, infertility, hair loss... Read the full pregnancy detail
Breastfeeding Possibly Unsafe When used orally. Prohormones can be converted to active hormones in the body and cause adverse effects such as menstrual irregularities, infertility, hair loss... Read the full breastfeeding detail

Pregnancy & breastfeeding ratings are from Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — the full detail is in the Special populations card below. Safety guidance is general; always confirm with your pharmacist or doctor for your situation.

Still wondering about combining Defibrotide Sodium and 1-epiandrosterone? Ask Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS directly ›
What to actually watch for

What Defibrotide Sodium’s Own FDA Label Lists

This is not an interaction — none of it involves 1-epiandrosterone. These are the most notable effects listed in the ADVERSE REACTIONS section of Defibrotide Sodium’s own FDA label, for the medication by itself. Knowing the drug’s own list makes it easier to work out the likely cause if something new turns up while you take both. 4 of them are worth acting on rather than waiting out — marked below.

  • Kidney problems Worth acting on
  • Bleeding or bruising Worth acting on mentioned in 4.4% of FDA reports for Defibrotide Sodium
  • A higher chance of infection Worth acting on
  • An allergic reaction Worth acting on
  • Low blood pressure mentioned in 4.5% of FDA reports for Defibrotide Sodium
  • Diarrhea
  • Vomiting
  • Nausea

From the ADVERSE REACTIONS section of the FDA label for Defibrotide Sodium. Read the label on DailyMed › Where a percentage is shown, it is the share of 3,546 voluntary FDA FAERS reports for Defibrotide Sodium that mention that effect — a reporting proportion, not an incidence rate and not evidence the drug caused it. 1-epiandrosterone’s licensed record lists no adverse effects our clinical vocabulary could match, so there is no 1-epiandrosterone side to compare — that is a limit of the record, not a statement that 1-epiandrosterone has no side effects.

Special populations

1-epiandrosterone in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding

Pregnancy And Lactation Possibly Unsafe

When used orally. Prohormones can be converted to active hormones in the body and cause adverse effects such as menstrual irregularities, infertility, hair loss, and acne. Prohormones have also been associated with hepatotoxicity and increased risk of cardiovascular disease. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and other regulatory agencies warn that dietary supplements containing prohormones are dangerous. Avoid using.

DISCLAIMER: This tool is intended for informational purposes only, and should not be interpreted as specific medical advice. Patients should consult with a qualified healthcare provider before making decisions about therapies and/or health conditions.© 2026 Therapeutic Research Center

Everything else you take

See Every Supplement That Interacts With Defibrotide Sodium

This page covers 1-epiandrosterone only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Defibrotide Sodium page lists 202 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.

The most serious there right now: Danshen (major), Piracetam (major), Aconite (moderate), Allspice (moderate) and Aloe (moderate).

By severity: 2 major · 183 moderate · 17 minor.

From our pharmacist’s overview on the Defibrotide Sodium page

“Defibrotide (Defitelio) is an intravenous drug for severe veno-occlusive disease of the liver after a stem cell transplant, and part of how it works is by reducing the blood's tendency to clot. That makes bleeding the single thread running through this entire list, and it deserves real care.”

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How much people look this up

Where 1-epiandrosterone and Defibrotide Sodium Sit Against Everything Else

Out of every supplement and medication people look up on HelloPharmacist, here is where these two land this week — and which way each has been moving.

Supplement 1-epiandrosterone
Steady interest

#849 of 1,452 supplements looked up here in the last 7 days

29 days ago today
Medication Defibrotide Sodium
Top half

#1,174 of 2,830 medications looked up here in the last 7 days

29 days ago today

Position among everything looked up on this site, not a measure of how commonly either one is used or how important it is. A supplement can climb this list because of a news story. It counts every request to the page, automated ones included, and nothing here identifies anyone.

Where does our data come from?
  • Source: the Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) clinical database — the evidence-graded professional reference for herb & supplement interactions.
  • Citation library: 103,510 references behind our interaction content, 65,311 of them resolved to verified PubMed/DOI sources. See every 1-epiandrosterone reference on this page ↓
  • Freshness: we automatically re-check this combination every week — this pair was last verified September 13, 2026. The 1-epiandrosterone and Defibrotide Sodium records this page draws on were last updated June 22, 2026.
  • What “no known interaction” means: no documented interaction in the sources above — not a guarantee of safety. Supplements are studied far less than prescription drugs, so we say exactly what the evidence supports, and nothing more.
Data structure & sourcing designed and verified by .
Supplement

About 1-epiandrosterone

What is 1-epiandrosterone?

1-epiandrosterone
  • Muscle building
  • Athletic performance
  • Improving body composition
  • Strength gains

1-epiandrosterone (often sold as a '1-andro' prohormone) is a steroid-related compound marketed to bodybuilders for muscle and strength gains, but solid human evidence is very limited and the safety profile is poorly understood. Because it can act like an anabolic steroid in the body and may carry liver, hormonal, and cardiovascular risks, most people should avoid it and talk to a pharmacist or doctor first.

Not a plant; a synthetic or lab-made steroid compound (prohormone) · Capsules, tablets, sometimes part of multi-ingredient bodybuilding 'prohormone' supplements

An interaction check asks whether these two react with each other — it does not ask whether 1-epiandrosterone is a good idea for someone in your situation. Here is what our 1-epiandrosterone record says about it on its own.

1-epiandrosterone: dosing

There is no established safe or effective dose for 1-epiandrosterone. Because these products can act like steroids and may carry real risks, do not assume "more is better." The safest choice for most people is to avoid it.

From our 1-epiandrosterone monograph — the full record covers uses, side effects and every documented interaction.

Read the full 1-epiandrosterone monograph & all interactions
Medication

About Defibrotide Injection

What Is Defibrotide Injection Used For?

Brand name: Defitelio

Defitelio (defibrotide injection) is used to treat hepatic veno-occlusive disease (VOD) — also called sinusoidal obstruction syndrome (SOS) — in adult and pediatric patients. This is a serious condition where small blood vessels in the liver become blocked, most often after a hematopoietic stem-cell transplant (HSCT).

Defitelio is specifically indicated when VOD is accompanied by kidney dysfunction or pulmonary (lung) dysfunction, making it a treatment for one of the most severe forms of this complication.

Most-Reported Side Effects for Defibrotide Sodium

From FAERS, the FDA’s public side-effect reporting system (3,546 reports, all brands). Reports are voluntary and are not proof the drug caused the effect.

Venoocclusive disease 564 reports
Multiple organ dysfunction syndrome 343 reports
Venoocclusive liver disease 336 reports
Hypotension 159 reports
Hemorrhage 155 reports
See full Defibrotide Injection drug information
Keep checking

Other Drugs & 1-epiandrosterone

Browse every other medication we’ve checked against 1-epiandrosterone — both the ones with a known interaction and the ones without. Select any drug for the full detail.

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No interaction 2,829 drugs checked — show the list

We also checked 1-epiandrosterone against these medications and found no known interaction in our sources. Open any page to confirm.

Showing the 60 most looked-up of 2,829 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full 1-epiandrosterone list.

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See every supplement checked against Defibrotide Sodium, ranked by severity
Evidence & sources

1-epiandrosterone References

The 1 references that drive our 1-epiandrosterone monograph and interaction data, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Citations with a link open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

  1. Joseph JF, Parr MK. Synthetic androgens as designer supplements. Curr Neuropharmacol. 2015;13(1):89-100. PubMed

Medication overviews come from MedlinePlus (NIH); supplement label data from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists — see our data sources and editorial standards.

Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Taking 1-epiandrosterone and Defibrotide Sodium Together: Common Questions

Is it safe to take 1-epiandrosterone with Defibrotide Sodium?
We do not list a known interaction between 1-epiandrosterone and Defibrotide Sodium. That does not guarantee the combination is risk-free, so confirm with your pharmacist or doctor — especially if you take other medications or have a health condition.
Does Defibrotide Sodium interact with any supplements?
Yes. Defibrotide Sodium has documented interactions with 202 supplements in our database — 1-epiandrosterone is not one of them. The Defibrotide Sodium interaction page linked on this page lists every one, ranked by severity.

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