4-androsterone + Liotrix
Liotrix brand names: Euthroid 3, Euthroid 1/2, Euthroid 1.
We found no known interaction between 4-androsterone and Liotrix 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. Additionally, although there is no interaction, the label for Liotrix states a food rule worth keeping to.
4-androsterone and Liotrix
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 Liotrix and 4-androsterone 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.
4-androsterone safety at a glance
Safety guidance is general; always confirm with your pharmacist or doctor for your situation.
Why No Interaction Is Listed for Liotrix
Interactions in our licensed database are recorded against drug classes, not just single drug names. Liotrix is filed under 2 classifications — thyroid hormone, oral drugs. 4-androsterone has documented interactions with 1 drug class — the most serious being testosterone (moderate) — and none of Liotrix’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.
4-androsterone Does Interact With Other Medications
4-androsterone has 8 moderate known drug interactions in our database — Liotrix isn’t one of them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.
Check Another of Your Medications Against 4-androsterone
We haven’t checked that one against 4-androsterone yet — ask our pharmacists directly.
Covers the 2,830 medications we’ve checked against 4-androsterone. Pick one to open its full report.
Some Liotrix Products Have a Food Rule — 4-androsterone Should Not Break It
At least one FDA label for a product containing Liotrix says to take it on an empty stomach. Most supplements — 4-androsterone included — are taken with a meal, so the easy mistake is swallowing both together at breakfast. Where that rule applies, keep Liotrix on its own and move 4-androsterone to a meal later in the day.
This may not be true of your version. Food instructions belong to the product, not the ingredient: two Liotrix products can carry different directions, and extended-release forms often differ from immediate-release ones. The label we read is quoted below — check the directions on your own box or bottle, or ask your pharmacist, for how to take the exact product you were given.
A food rule is not an interaction — it is about how much of the medicine you absorb. The directions that came with your own product, and your pharmacist, outrank anything on this page.
See Every Supplement That Interacts With Liotrix
This page covers 4-androsterone only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Liotrix page lists 38 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.
The most serious there right now: Activated Charcoal (major), Tiratricol (major), Acetyl-l-carnitine (moderate), Alpha-lipoic Acid (moderate) and Ascophyllum Nodosum (moderate).
By severity: 2 major · 26 moderate · 10 minor.
From our pharmacist’s overview on the Liotrix page
“Liotrix (Euthroid) combines both thyroid hormones, and since steady hormone levels are the entire point of treatment, this list deserves a slow, serious read. Most entries fall into two camps: twenty-one ingredients act on the hormone itself, some boosting it and others blunting it, while another seventeen change how well the dose is a…”
Reviewed by 2 · Jul 18, 2026
Taking 4-androsterone as Part of a Dietary Supplement Product? Check It for Interactions
We hold 23 real supplement products containing 4-androsterone, each one broken down to its full ingredient list — and combination products often carry several ingredients besides 4-androsterone. Even though 4-androsterone itself has no known interaction with Liotrix, another ingredient on your label might. Find your product and we’ll check every ingredient on its label:
Where 4-androsterone and Liotrix 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.
#536 of 1,452 supplements looked up here in the last 7 days
#2,311 of 2,830 medications looked up here in the last 7 days
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. 4-androsterone 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 4-androsterone reference on this page ↓
- Freshness: we automatically re-check this combination every week — this pair was last verified September 20, 2026. The 4-androsterone and Liotrix records this page draws on were last updated July 10, 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.
About 4-androsterone
What is 4-androsterone?
- Muscle building
- Strength and athletic performance
- Boosting testosterone
- Bodybuilding cycles
4-Androsterone (sometimes called 4-DHEA) is a lab-made prohormone marketed to bodybuilders as a way to raise testosterone and build muscle, but human studies are very limited and it carries real risks like liver strain, hormone imbalance, and cholesterol changes. Its legal status is uncertain in many places, and it may cause a positive result on drug tests. We do not recommend it without close medical supervision, and it should be avoided in pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Synthetic steroidal compound (not a plant part) · Capsules, tablets, transdermal gels or creams, liquid drops
An interaction check asks whether these two react with each other — it does not ask whether 4-androsterone is a good idea for someone in your situation. Here is what our 4-androsterone record says about it on its own.
4-androsterone: dosing
There is no established, medically recommended dose for 4-androsterone. Doses used in bodybuilding come from product labels and informal community advice, not from rigorous clinical research.Because purity and strength can vary between products and the risks are significant, we cannot recommend a specific amount. Never assume that a higher dose is safer or more effective.
From our 4-androsterone monograph — the full record covers uses, side effects and every documented interaction.
About Liotrix
What Is Liotrix Used For?
Brand names: Euthroid 3, Euthroid 1/2, Euthroid 1
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Liotrix is used to treat hypothyroidism (a condition that results when the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone). Symptoms of hypothyroidism include lack of energy, depression, constipation, weight gain, hair loss, dry skin, dry coarse hair, muscle cramps, decreased concentration, aches and pains, swelling of the legs, and increased sensitivity to cold. When taken correctly, liotrix can reverse these symptoms. Liotrix is also used to treat goiter (enlarged thyroid gland). This medication is also used to test for hyperthyroidism (a condition where the thyroid gland produces too much thyroid hormone). Liotrix is in a class of medications called thyroid agents. It works by supplying the thyroid hormones normally produced by the body.
Other Drugs & 4-androsterone
Browse every other medication we’ve checked against 4-androsterone — both the ones with a known interaction and the ones without. Select any drug for the full detail.
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8 interactions
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Showing the 60 most looked-up of 2,821 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full 4-androsterone list.
4-androsterone References
The 3 sources that drive our 4-androsterone monograph — publicly available pages from reputable medical and government organizations. Every link was verified to work before publishing. 4-androsterone is not covered by the licensed Natural Medicines interaction database, so its page cites these public sources directly.
- Anabolic Steroids and Other Appearance and Performance Enhancing Drugs (APEDs) — NIH National Institute on Drug Abuse Source
- Dietary Supplements for Exercise and Athletic Performance — NIH Office of Dietary Supplements Source
- DHEA — MedlinePlus 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.
Taking 4-androsterone and Liotrix Together: Common Questions
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