Drug & supplement interaction

Androsterone + Methyltestosterone Buccal

Methyltestosterone Buccal brand names: Oreton Buccal, Android 5.

Minor Interaction
The bottom line Minor

Androsterone has a minor interaction with Methyltestosterone Buccal. Androsterone, as an androgenic hormone, may interact with other androgenic drugs, such as testosterone, due to their similar mechanisms of action.

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SeverityMinor
LikelihoodPossible
EvidenceC
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Androsterone and Methyltestosterone Buccal

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

Minor

Androgens

Why this applies to Methyltestosterone Buccal

Methyltestosterone Buccal falls under Androgens — the group Androsterone interacts with.

Androsterone, as an androgenic hormone, may interact with other androgenic drugs, such as testosterone, due to their similar mechanisms of action. Both androsterone and testosterone bind to androgen receptors in various tissues throughout the body, leading to similar physiological effects related to the development and maintenance of male secondary sexual characteristics. When taken together, these compounds can potentially amplify these effects, leading to an increased risk of androgenic side effects, such as acne, hair loss, and changes in libido. Additionally, combining androsterone with testosterone or other androgenic drugs may also affect hormone levels and balance in the body, potentially leading to hormonal imbalances or disruptions in the endocrine system.
Severity Minor Likelihood Possible Evidence C

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 (the buccal tablets you dissolve against your cheek or gum) is itself a man-made androgen, very much like testosterone. Androsterone is also an androgen and works on the same receptors. So putting the two together is basically stacking two hormones that pull in the same direction. The likely result is more androgen effect overall, not a cancelling out.

In practice that can mean a higher chance of the usual androgen side effects: oily skin and acne, scalp hair thinning, shifts in sex drive, mood changes, and a thrown-off natural hormone balance. The evidence here is on the weaker side and rated minor, but keep in mind androsterone is a banned, unregulated steroid I'd steer you away from entirely. Please loop in your pharmacist or doctor before combining anything with your methyltestosterone.

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

Androsterone Also Interacts With Other Medications

Androsterone has 8 minor known drug interactions in our database — the Methyltestosterone Buccal one above is one of them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.

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Everything else you take

See Every Supplement That Interacts With Methyltestosterone Buccal

This page covers Androsterone only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Methyltestosterone Buccal 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 Buccal page

“Methyltestosterone buccal (Oreton Buccal, Android 5) is an androgen that can strain the liver on its own, and 38 of the 73 supplements on this list can add to that liver stress, so real care is warranted. Two of the four major entries are alcohol itself, beer and wine, since drinking on top of a liver-taxing drug raises the risk of dam…”

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Taking Androsterone as Part of a Dietary Supplement Product? Check It for Interactions

We hold 12 real supplement products containing Androsterone, each one broken down to its full ingredient list — and combination products often carry several ingredients besides Androsterone. Your product may carry other ingredients that interact with Methyltestosterone Buccal too, on top of Androsterone — and those would not show on this page. Find your product and we’ll check every ingredient on its label:

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Where Androsterone and Methyltestosterone Buccal 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 Androsterone
Steady interest

#1,244 of 1,452 supplements looked up here in the last 7 days

29 days ago today
Medication Methyltestosterone Buccal
Top half

#1,149 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 Androsterone

What is Androsterone?

Androsterone
  • Muscle building and athletic performance
  • Boosting testosterone or androgen levels
  • Supporting libido
  • Bodybuilding 'prohormone' stacks

Androsterone is a natural androgenic steroid hormone made in the body, but supplement versions are classified as anabolic-androgenic steroids and are banned from U.S. dietary supplements under the DASCA law. There is no good evidence that taking it is safe or effective, and it carries the same hormone-related risks as other anabolic steroids. Avoid products that contain it, and talk to a pharmacist or doctor about safer, legal options.

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Other Drugs & Androsterone

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

0Major
0Moderate
8Minor
2,821No known interaction
Minor

8 interactions

No interaction 2,821 drugs checked — show the list
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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.

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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 Androsterone and Methyltestosterone Buccal Together: Common Questions

Can you take Androsterone with Methyltestosterone Buccal?
There is only a minor interaction, which is usually not serious. Read the full details on this page and confirm with your pharmacist before combining them.
How serious is the Androsterone and Methyltestosterone Buccal interaction?
We rate it Minor. This interaction is generally not clinically significant, but it remains worth noting and discussing with your pharmacist.

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