Drug & supplement interaction

Androstenediol + Methyltestosterone

Methyltestosterone brand names: Metandren, Android 10, Oreton, Testred, Methitest, and others.

Moderate Interaction
Medically reviewed by · Updated September 2026
The bottom line Moderate

Androstenediol has a moderate interaction with Methyltestosterone. Androstenediol is a precursor to testosterone and can increase levels of testosterone.

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SeverityModerate
LikelihoodPossible
EvidenceD
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Interaction report

Androstenediol and Methyltestosterone

Here is the interaction we found between these two, with the evidence behind it.

Moderate

TESTOSTERONE

Why this applies to Methyltestosterone

Methyltestosterone falls under TESTOSTERONE — the group Androstenediol interacts with.

Androstenediol is a precursor to testosterone and can increase levels of testosterone. There is some concern that taking androstenediol with testosterone might increase therapeutic and adverse effects of testosterone. However, androstenediol is converted to testosterone in low testosterone environments. Patients taking supplemental testosterone do not have low testosterone levels. Therefore, androstenediol might not be converted to testosterone in these patients. It is unclear how this might alter the effects and side effects of androstenediol. Until more is known, use with caution or avoid using with testosterone-containing drugs. Some of these drugs include Androderm Transdermal, AndroGel, Depo-Testosterone, Testex, Testoderm, and others.
Severity Moderate Likelihood Possible Evidence D

Interaction has been documented in animal or in lab research, or the interaction has been documented in humans but is limited to case reports or conflicting clinical research exists.

Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS
Dr. Brian Staiger explains PharmD, Clinical Pharmacist

Here's the simple version. Methyltestosterone is already a form of testosterone, so you're putting androgen hormone directly into your body. Androstenediol is a prohormone, meaning your body can turn it into more testosterone. Stack the two and you may be piling more androgen on top of androgen, which can push up the usual testosterone-type side effects: acne, oily skin, mood swings, fluid retention, and over time changes like shrinking testicles or, in women, deepening voice and unwanted hair growth.

Honestly, though, this concern is mostly theoretical. Androstenediol tends to convert to testosterone when your levels are low, and someone already taking methyltestosterone usually isn't low. So we can't say for sure how it behaves here. Methyltestosterone also strains the liver, so adding any extra hormone product is worth a careful chat. Please run this combination by your doctor or pharmacist first.

Contact Dr. Brian directly if you have additional questions on this interaction
References
  1. Broeder CE, Quindry J, Brittingham K, et al. The Andro Project: physiological and hormonal influences of androstenedione supplementation in men 35 to 65 years old participating in a high-intensity resistance training program. Arch Intern Med 2000;160:30
  2. Brown GA, Martini ER, Roberts BS, et al. Acute hormonal response to sublingual androstenediol intake in young men. J Appl Physiol 2002;92:142-6. PubMed

What These Ratings Mean

Every interaction above is graded three ways — here’s the key to each label.

Severity how clinically significant the interaction is
Major

Clinically significant. Avoid the combination, or use only under close professional supervision.

Moderate

Usually worth avoiding or managing — may need monitoring, a dose change, or timing apart.

Minor

Generally not serious. Be aware of it and mention it to your pharmacist.

Likelihood how strong the evidence is that the interaction actually happens in people
  • LikelyWell-controlled human studies have demonstrated the likely existence of this interaction.
  • ProbableInteraction has not been documented in well-controlled studies, however, the interaction has been demonstrated in some small human studies or in controlled animal studies in conjunction with multiple case reports.
  • PossibleInteraction has been documented in animal or in lab research, or the interaction has been documented in humans but is limited to case reports or conflicting clinical research exists.
  • UnlikelyInteraction has been demonstrated in animal or in lab research but has been shown not to occur in humans.
Evidence the quality of the studies behind the rating (graded A–D)
  • AHigh-quality meta-analysis (quantitative systematic review).
  • BCase-control study.
  • CConsensus.
  • DAnecdotal evidence.

These ratings are for information only. Never start, stop, or otherwise change your therapy before speaking with your provider.

Keep it in perspective

Androstenediol Also Interacts With Other Medications

Androstenediol has 46 moderate known drug interactions in our database — the Methyltestosterone one above is one of them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.

Moderate 46 No known interaction 2,784 (incl. Methyltestosterone)
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Everything else you take

See Every Supplement That Interacts With Methyltestosterone

This page covers Androstenediol only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Methyltestosterone page lists 73 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.

The most serious there right now: Activated Charcoal (major), Beer (major), Siberian Cocklebur (major), Wine (major) and 1-androsterone (moderate).

By severity: 4 major · 53 moderate · 16 minor.

From our pharmacist’s overview on the Methyltestosterone page

“Liver strain dominates this list, and it warrants real wariness before pairing supplements with methyltestosterone (Android, Testred, Methitest). This oral hormone is already hard on the liver by itself, and 38 of the 73 supplement ingredients on file carry their own liver toxicity, stacking injury on the same organ.”

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How much people look this up

Where Androstenediol and Methyltestosterone 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 Androstenediol
Steady interest

#1,106 of 1,452 supplements looked up here in the last 7 days

29 days ago today
Medication Methyltestosterone
Steady interest

#2,223 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.

Supplement

About Androstenediol

What is Androstenediol?

Androstenediol
  • Boosting testosterone
  • Building muscle and strength
  • Enhancing athletic performance
  • Anti-aging / general vitality
  • Bodybuilding cutting or bulking cycles

Androstenediol is a prohormone (a precursor the body can convert into testosterone and other hormones) marketed to raise testosterone and build muscle, but solid human evidence for these benefits is lacking and it carries real hormonal risks. In the United States it is a Schedule III controlled substance and is banned in most competitive sports. Talk with a doctor or pharmacist before considering any product containing it.

Read the full Androstenediol monograph & all interactions
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Other Drugs & Androstenediol

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

0Major
46Moderate
0Minor
2,783No known interaction
46 Moderate 2,783 No interaction
Moderate

46 interactions

No interaction 2,783 drugs checked — show the list

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

Showing the 60 most looked-up of 2,783 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Androstenediol list.

See the full Androstenediol interactions page
See every supplement checked against Methyltestosterone, ranked by severity
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Interaction details are evidence-graded and sourced from the Natural Medicines database. The medication overview comes from MedlinePlus.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

Parts of this content are provided by the Therapeutic Research Center, LLC.

DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.

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Taking Androstenediol and Methyltestosterone Together: Common Questions

Can you take Androstenediol with Methyltestosterone?
There is a moderate interaction, so it may be acceptable with monitoring or timing changes — but check with your pharmacist first. Read the full details on this page and confirm with your pharmacist before combining them.
How serious is the Androstenediol and Methyltestosterone interaction?
We rate it Moderate. This combination may require monitoring, a dose adjustment, or separating the times you take each one. Consult your pharmacist before using them together.

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