Drug & supplement interaction

19-nor-dhea + Sofosbuvir, Velpatasvir

Sofosbuvir, Velpatasvir brand name: Epclusa.

No Known Interaction
The bottom line No known interaction

We found no known interaction between 19-nor-dhea and Sofosbuvir, Velpatasvir 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

19-nor-dhea and Sofosbuvir, Velpatasvir

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 Sofosbuvir, Velpatasvir and 19-nor-dhea 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.

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.

19-nor-dhea safety at a glance

19-nor-dhea overall Avoid It is an unproven hormonal prohormone with potential serious side effects and little safety data.
Pregnancy Avoid Hormone-altering products should not be used during pregnancy.
Breastfeeding Avoid Avoid while breastfeeding due to hormonal effects and lack of safety data.

Safety guidance is general; always confirm with your pharmacist or doctor for your situation.

Still wondering about combining Sofosbuvir, Velpatasvir and 19-nor-dhea? Ask Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS directly ›
How we checked

Why No Interaction Is Listed for Sofosbuvir, Velpatasvir

Interactions in our licensed database are recorded against drug classes, not just single drug names. Sofosbuvir, Velpatasvir is filed under 7 classifications — including cytochrome p450 2b6 (cyp2b6) substrates, cytochrome p450 2c8 (cyp2c8) substrates, p-glycoprotein substrates. 19-nor-dhea has documented interactions with 1 drug class — the most serious being testosterone (moderate) — and none of Sofosbuvir, Velpatasvir’s classifications are among them.

Classification data comes from our licensed Natural Medicines dataset. A medication can belong to classes beyond those recorded there, so this describes how the check was run — it is not a safety guarantee.

Keep it in perspective

19-nor-dhea Does Interact With Other Medications

19-nor-dhea has 8 moderate known drug interactions in our database — Sofosbuvir, Velpatasvir isn’t one of them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.

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What to actually watch for

What Sofosbuvir, Velpatasvir’s Own FDA Label Lists

This is not an interaction — none of it involves 19-nor-dhea. These are the most notable effects listed in the ADVERSE REACTIONS section of Sofosbuvir, Velpatasvir’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. 6 of them are worth acting on rather than waiting out — marked below.

  • A slow heartbeat Worth acting on
  • Low mood Worth acting on
  • Kidney problems Worth acting on
  • Anemia Worth acting on
  • A severe allergic reaction Worth acting on
  • A higher chance of infection Worth acting on
  • Mood changes or irritability
  • Trouble sleeping
  • Swelling
  • Tiredness

Showing the 10 most notable of 15 label-listed effects — ranked by how unusual each one is across medicines generally, with serious effects weighted up.

From the ADVERSE REACTIONS section of the FDA label for Sofosbuvir, Velpatasvir. Read the label on DailyMed › 19-nor-dhea’s licensed record lists no adverse effects our clinical vocabulary could match, so there is no 19-nor-dhea side to compare — that is a limit of the record, not a statement that 19-nor-dhea has no side effects.

Everything else you take

See Every Supplement That Interacts With Sofosbuvir, Velpatasvir

This page covers 19-nor-dhea only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Sofosbuvir, Velpatasvir page lists 147 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.

The most serious there right now: Activated Charcoal (major), Grapefruit (major), St. John's Wort (major), Acacia Rigidula (moderate) and Adrafinil (moderate).

By severity: 3 major · 108 moderate · 36 minor.

From our pharmacist’s overview on the Sofosbuvir, Velpatasvir page

“Epclusa (the sofosbuvir and velpatasvir combination) is a finite course meant to cure hepatitis C, so I treat its supplement interactions with genuine seriousness, since anything that lowers the drug's level can undermine the cure itself. St.”

Reviewed by 2 · Jul 18, 2026

Open the Sofosbuvir, Velpatasvir interaction page

One more smart check

Taking 19-nor-dhea as Part of a Dietary Supplement Product? Check It for Interactions

We hold 12 real supplement products containing 19-nor-dhea, each one broken down to its full ingredient list — and combination products often carry several ingredients besides 19-nor-dhea. Even though 19-nor-dhea itself has no known interaction with Sofosbuvir, Velpatasvir, another ingredient on your label might. Find your product and we’ll check every ingredient on its label:

How much people look this up

Where 19-nor-dhea and Sofosbuvir, Velpatasvir 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 19-nor-dhea
Steady interest

#1,024 of 1,452 supplements looked up here in the last 7 days

29 days ago today
Medication Sofosbuvir, Velpatasvir
Steady interest

#2,282 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. 19-nor-dhea is not yet covered by that licensed database, so its write-up cites publicly available medical sources directly (see the references below).
  • Citation library: 103,510 references behind our interaction content, 65,311 of them resolved to verified PubMed/DOI sources. See every 19-nor-dhea reference on this page ↓
  • Freshness: we automatically re-check this combination every week — this pair was last verified September 20, 2026. The 19-nor-dhea and Sofosbuvir, Velpatasvir records this page draws on were last updated June 20, 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 19-nor-dhea

What is 19-nor-dhea?

  • Muscle building and bodybuilding
  • Increasing strength
  • Athletic performance
  • Supporting hormone levels
  • Body recomposition

19-nor-DHEA is a synthetic 'prohormone' marketed to bodybuilders as a precursor to nandrolone-like compounds, not a natural plant supplement. There is very little reliable human research on its safety or effectiveness, and products like it carry real risks to the liver, hormones, and heart. We do not recommend using it without close medical supervision, and it may be banned in sports and restricted by law in some places.

Not applicable (a synthetic or semi-synthetic hormone derivative, not a plant part) · Capsules, tablets, sublingual tablets, sometimes combined in 'prohormone' supplement blends

An interaction check asks whether these two react with each other — it does not ask whether 19-nor-dhea is a good idea for someone in your situation. Here is what our 19-nor-dhea record says about it on its own.

19-nor-dhea: dosing

There is no established or medically recommended dose for 19-nor-DHEA. It has not been studied well enough to define a safe and effective amount.Products vary widely, and labels may not be accurate. Because of this, we cannot suggest a specific milligram amount.

From our 19-nor-dhea monograph — the full record covers uses, side effects and every documented interaction.

Read the full 19-nor-dhea monograph & all interactions
Medication

About Sofosbuvir and Velpatasvir

What Is Sofosbuvir and Velpatasvir Used For?

Brand name: Epclusa

Sofosbuvir and velpatasvir treats chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection caused by genotypes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 — covering all the major strains. It is approved for adults and children 3 years of age and older, whether or not they have cirrhosis (liver scarring).

It is used on its own in patients without cirrhosis or with compensated cirrhosis (where the liver is scarred but still functioning). In patients with decompensated cirrhosis (more advanced liver disease where the liver is no longer coping), it is used in combination with another medicine called ribavirin. Epclusa is a brand that is also available as oral pellets for younger children.

See full Sofosbuvir and Velpatasvir drug information
Keep checking

Other Drugs & 19-nor-dhea

Browse every other medication we’ve checked against 19-nor-dhea — both the ones with a known interaction and the ones without. Select any drug for the full detail.

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8Moderate
0Minor
2,821No known interaction
Moderate

8 interactions

No interaction 2,821 drugs checked — show the list
Evidence & sources

19-nor-dhea References

The 4 sources that drive our 19-nor-dhea monograph — publicly available pages from reputable medical and government organizations. Every link was verified to work before publishing. 19-nor-dhea is not covered by the licensed Natural Medicines interaction database, so its page cites these public sources directly.

  1. DHEA — MedlinePlus (NIH) Source
  2. Dietary Supplements for Exercise and Athletic Performance — NIH Office of Dietary Supplements Source
  3. Dietary Supplements: What You Need to Know — NIH Office of Dietary Supplements Source
  4. FDA 101: Dietary Supplements — U.S. Food and Drug Administration Source

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 19-nor-dhea and Sofosbuvir, Velpatasvir Together: Common Questions

Is it safe to take 19-nor-dhea with Sofosbuvir, Velpatasvir?
We do not list a known interaction between 19-nor-dhea and Sofosbuvir, Velpatasvir. 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.
How was the 19-nor-dhea and Sofosbuvir, Velpatasvir combination checked?
Interactions in our licensed database are recorded against drug classes. Sofosbuvir, Velpatasvir is filed under 7 classifications, and 19-nor-dhea has documented interactions with 1 drug class — none of Sofosbuvir, Velpatasvir's classifications are among them. A medication can belong to classes beyond those recorded in our dataset, so this describes how the check was run rather than guaranteeing safety.
Does 19-nor-dhea interact with any other medications?
Yes. 19-nor-dhea has 8 documented drug interactions in our database — Sofosbuvir, Velpatasvir is simply not one of them. If you take anything else, it is worth checking each one; they are all listed on this page.
Does Sofosbuvir, Velpatasvir interact with any supplements?
Yes. Sofosbuvir, Velpatasvir has documented interactions with 147 supplements in our database — 19-nor-dhea is not one of them. The Sofosbuvir, Velpatasvir interaction page linked on this page lists every one, ranked by severity.

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