Dhea + Rubella/Mumps Virus Live
Rubella/Mumps Virus Live brand name: Biavax II.
Dhea has a moderate interaction with Rubella/Mumps Virus Live. DHEA might reduce the effectiveness of the tuberculosis vaccine.
Read the full interaction reportDhea and Rubella/Mumps Virus Live
Here is the interaction we found between these two, with the evidence behind it.
TUBERCULOSIS VACCINE
Why this applies to Rubella/Mumps Virus Live
Rubella/Mumps Virus Live falls under TUBERCULOSIS VACCINE — the group Dhea interacts with.
Animal research shows that high doses of DHEA can reduce the efficacy of the Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) tuberculosis vaccine.
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.
Here's the honest picture: the concern on file comes from animal studies where high doses of DHEA seemed to blunt how well the BCG tuberculosis vaccine worked. The worry is that DHEA, acting as a hormone, might quiet the immune response a vaccine is trying to stir up. With your Rubella/Mumps live vaccine, the theoretical risk would be a weaker immune response, meaning your body might not build up as much protection.
That said, this is anecdotal, low-strength evidence, and there's no solid human data showing it actually happens with the MMR-type vaccines. I wouldn't lose sleep over it, but since timing around vaccines matters, it's worth a quick chat with your pharmacist or doctor about whether to pause DHEA around your shot.
- Cui, Y., Choi, I. S., Koh, Y. A., Lin, X. H., Cho, Y. B., Won, Y. H. Effects of combined BCG and DHEA treatment in preventing the development of asthma. Immunol Invest 2008;37(3):191-202. PubMed
What These Ratings Mean
Every interaction above is graded three ways — here’s the key to each label.
Clinically significant. Avoid the combination, or use only under close professional supervision.
Usually worth avoiding or managing — may need monitoring, a dose change, or timing apart.
Generally not serious. Be aware of it and mention it to your pharmacist.
- 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.
- 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.
Dhea Also Interacts With Other Medications
Dhea has 767 moderate, 8 minor known drug interactions in our database — the Rubella/Mumps Virus Live one above is one of them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.
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See Every Supplement That Interacts With Rubella/Mumps Virus Live
This page covers Dhea only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Rubella/Mumps Virus Live page lists 1 supplement it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.
By severity: 1 moderate.
Taking Dhea as Part of a Dietary Supplement Product? Check It for Interactions
We hold 945 real supplement products containing Dhea, each one broken down to its full ingredient list — and combination products often carry several ingredients besides Dhea. Your product may carry other ingredients that interact with Rubella/Mumps Virus Live too, on top of Dhea — and those would not show on this page. Find your product and we’ll check every ingredient on its label:
Where Dhea and Rubella/Mumps Virus Live 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.
#239 of 1,452 supplements looked up here in the last 7 days
#1,683 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.
About Dhea
What is Dhea?
- Anti-aging and low DHEA levels
- Mood and depression
- Vaginal dryness and sexual health
- Fertility support
- Muscle mass and athletic performance
- Adrenal insufficiency
DHEA is a natural hormone that the body makes and that declines with age, and it is sold as a supplement claiming many benefits. The evidence is mixed and limited for most uses, and because it acts as a hormone it can cause real side effects. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before using it, especially if you have a hormone-sensitive condition.
Other Drugs & Dhea
Browse every other medication we’ve checked against Dhea — both the ones with a known interaction and the ones without. Select any drug for the full detail.
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767 interactions
- Diclofenac Sodium ›
- Diltiazem ›
- Nifedipine ›
- Ibuprofen ›
- Aspirin ›
- Hydrocortisone ›
- Naproxen ›
- Erythromycin ›
- Estradiol ›
- Minocycline ›
- Lidocaine ›
- Norethindrone ›
- Testosterone ›
- Verapamil ›
- Levonorgestrel ›
- Prednisone ›
- Quinidine ›
- Cyclosporine ›
- Dexamethasone ›
- Triazolam ›
- Zopiclone ›
- Bupropion ›
- Colchicine ›
- Fentanyl ›
- Oxybutynin ›
- Prednisolone ›
- Tacrolimus ›
- Temazepam ›
- Budesonide ›
- Carbamazepine ›
- Clindamycin ›
- Dextromethorphan ›
- Diclofenac Potassium ›
- Dipyridamole ›
- Doxorubicin ›
- Fluticasone ›
- Miconazole ›
- Trimipramine ›
- Buprenorphine ›
- Conjugated Estrogens ›
- Diazepam ›
- Everolimus ›
- Ivabradine ›
- Ketoprofen ›
- Lofepramine ›
- Medroxyprogesterone ›
- Medroxyprogesterone Acetate ›
- Nortriptyline ›
- Rifampin ›
- Selegiline ›
- Testosterone Undecanoate ›
- Aripiprazole ›
- Bivalirudin ›
- Caffeine (otc Drug) ›
- Ciclesonide ›
- Clonazepam ›
- Cyclobenzaprine ›
- Dapsone ›
- Desipramine ›
- Doxepin ›
Showing 60 of 767 moderate interactions — see all 767 on the Dhea page.
8 interactions
No interaction 2,054 drugs checked — show the list
We also checked Dhea against these medications and found no known interaction in our sources. Open any page to confirm.
- Levothyroxine ›
- Methylphenidate ›
- Metoprolol ›
- Ivermectin ›
- Rosuvastatin ›
- Acetaminophen ›
- Docusate ›
- Valacyclovir ›
- Hydroxyurea ›
- Methamphetamine ›
- Sumatriptan ›
- Semaglutide ›
- Tirzepatide ›
- Propranolol ›
- Lisdexamfetamine ›
- Metformin ›
- Amoxicillin ›
- Acyclovir ›
- Lisinopril ›
- Bendamustine ›
- Doxycycline ›
- Methotrexate ›
- Lamotrigine ›
- Amphetamine ›
- Gabapentin ›
- Pregabalin ›
- Acetaminophen, Codeine ›
- Azithromycin ›
- Dextroamphetamine ›
- Isotretinoin ›
- Methylene Blue ›
- Ciprofloxacin ›
- Bisoprolol ›
- Levothyroxine, Liothyronine ›
- Acetaminophen, Oxycodone ›
- Cyclopentolate ›
- Candesartan Cilexetil ›
- Cephalexin ›
- Mannitol ›
- Roxithromycin ›
- Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan, Doxylamine ›
- Pegunigalsidase Alfa-iwxj ›
- Daptomycin ›
- Hexobarbitone ›
- Valsartan ›
- Levothyroxine Sodium ›
- Dexmethylphenidate ›
- Levetiracetam ›
- Spironolactone ›
- Factor 7a ›
- Carbidopa, Levodopa ›
- Thyroid Hormone ›
- Minoxidil ›
- Mitomycin ›
- Levodopa ›
- Ezetimibe ›
- Cefaclor ›
- Lenvatinib ›
- Phenylephrine ›
- Vancomycin ›
Showing the 60 most looked-up of 2,054 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Dhea list.
Sources & How We Checked
Interaction details are evidence-graded and sourced from the Natural Medicines database. The medication overview comes from MedlinePlus.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference for vitamins, herbs and supplements — the basis for our interaction data.
- MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine — NIH consumer drug information, used for the medication overviews.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — Official supplement product labels.
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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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