Drug & supplement interaction

Epiandrosterone + Sofosbuvir

Sofosbuvir brand name: Sovaldi.

No Known Interaction
Medically reviewed by · Updated June 2026 · Pair last verified Sep 13, 2026
The bottom line No known interaction

We found no known interaction between Epiandrosterone and Sofosbuvir 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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Epiandrosterone and Sofosbuvir

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 and Epiandrosterone 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.

Worth understanding: our licensed dataset holds no drug-interaction record for Epiandrosterone at all — not against Sofosbuvir, and not against any other medication we track. This verdict therefore rests on the absence of any recorded data, not on research that looked at this combination and found nothing. We cannot rule an interaction out.

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.

Epiandrosterone safety at a glance

Epiandrosterone overall Use caution It is a hormone-related supplement with limited safety data and real potential for androgenic side effects.
Pregnancy Possibly Unsafe When used orally. Anabolic androgenic steroids, such as epiandrosterone, can disrupt the body's hormonal balance and cause various adverse effects including red... Read the full pregnancy detail
Breastfeeding Possibly Unsafe When used orally. Anabolic androgenic steroids, such as epiandrosterone, can disrupt the body's hormonal balance and cause various adverse effects including red... Read the full breastfeeding detail

Pregnancy & breastfeeding ratings are from Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — the full detail is in the Special populations card below. Safety guidance is general; always confirm with your pharmacist or doctor for your situation.

Still wondering about combining Sofosbuvir and Epiandrosterone? Ask Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS directly ›
What to actually watch for

What Sofosbuvir’s Own FDA Label Lists

This is not an interaction — none of it involves Epiandrosterone. These are the most notable effects listed in the ADVERSE REACTIONS section of Sofosbuvir’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. 2 of them are worth acting on rather than waiting out — marked below.

  • A slow heartbeat Worth acting on
  • Anemia Worth acting on
  • Tiredness mentioned in 17.7% of FDA reports for Sofosbuvir
  • Trouble sleeping mentioned in 4.7% of FDA reports for Sofosbuvir
  • Reduced appetite
  • Headache mentioned in 14.7% of FDA reports for Sofosbuvir
  • Nausea mentioned in 7.5% of FDA reports for Sofosbuvir

From the ADVERSE REACTIONS section of the FDA label for Sofosbuvir. Read the label on DailyMed › Where a percentage is shown, it is the share of 52,253 voluntary FDA FAERS reports for Sofosbuvir that mention that effect — a reporting proportion, not an incidence rate and not evidence the drug caused it. Epiandrosterone’s licensed record lists no adverse effects our clinical vocabulary could match, so there is no Epiandrosterone side to compare — that is a limit of the record, not a statement that Epiandrosterone has no side effects.

Special populations

Epiandrosterone in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding

Pregnancy And Lactation Possibly Unsafe

When used orally. Anabolic androgenic steroids, such as epiandrosterone, can disrupt the body's hormonal balance and cause various adverse effects including reduced fertility, hair loss, acne, and behavioral changes. Anabolic androgenic steroid use has also been associated with hepatotoxicity and increased risk for heart disease. The US Food and Drug Administration and other regulatory agencies warn that dietary supplements containing anabolic steroids are dangerous. Avoid using.

DISCLAIMER: This tool is intended for informational purposes only, and should not be interpreted as specific medical advice. Patients should consult with a qualified healthcare provider before making decisions about therapies and/or health conditions.© 2026 Therapeutic Research Center

Everything else you take

See Every Supplement That Interacts With Sofosbuvir

This page covers Epiandrosterone only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Sofosbuvir page lists 55 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.

The most serious there right now: Activated Charcoal (major), St. John's Wort (major), Bitter Melon (moderate), Black Pepper (moderate) and Bulbine Natalensis (moderate).

By severity: 2 major · 37 moderate · 16 minor.

From our pharmacist’s overview on the Sofosbuvir page

“Sofosbuvir (Sovaldi) cures hepatitis C over a fixed course, so a supplement that lowers its blood level risks more than a side effect; it can let the virus survive treatment. The two major-rated interactions among the 55 ingredients here do exactly that: St.”

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One more smart check

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

We hold 37 real supplement products containing Epiandrosterone, each one broken down to its full ingredient list — and combination products often carry several ingredients besides Epiandrosterone. Even though Epiandrosterone itself has no known interaction with Sofosbuvir, 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 Epiandrosterone and Sofosbuvir 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 Epiandrosterone
Steady interest

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

29 days ago today
Medication Sofosbuvir
Steady interest

#2,429 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.
  • Citation library: 103,510 references behind our interaction content, 65,311 of them resolved to verified PubMed/DOI sources. See every Epiandrosterone reference on this page ↓
  • Freshness: we automatically re-check this combination every week — this pair was last verified September 13, 2026. The Epiandrosterone and Sofosbuvir records this page draws on were last updated June 22, 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 Epiandrosterone

What is Epiandrosterone?

  • Muscle building and strength
  • Bodybuilding 'prohormone' supplement
  • Boosting androgen/DHT levels
  • Athletic performance
  • Fat loss and body recomposition

Epiandrosterone is a steroid-related compound (a metabolite of DHEA) sold as a 'prohormone' supplement, mostly for muscle building and athletic performance. There is very little high-quality human research showing it works, it can carry hormone-related side effects, and it may cause a positive result on drug tests, so caution is strongly advised.

Synthesized compound (not a plant part) · Capsules, tablets, powders

An interaction check asks whether these two react with each other — it does not ask whether Epiandrosterone is a good idea for someone in your situation. Here is what our Epiandrosterone record says about it on its own.

Epiandrosterone: dosing

There is no established, medically recommended dose for epiandrosterone. It has not been studied well enough to define a safe and effective amount.If a product is used, follow the directions on the label and do not exceed them.

From our Epiandrosterone monograph — the full record covers uses, side effects and every documented interaction.

Read the full Epiandrosterone monograph & all interactions
Medication

About Sofosbuvir

What Is Sofosbuvir Used For?

Brand name: Sovaldi

Sovaldi (sofosbuvir) is used to treat chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. In adults, it treats genotype 1, 2, 3, or 4 HCV — with or without compensated cirrhosis (mild liver scarring that the liver is still managing). It is always used as part of a combination regimen with other antiviral medicines.

In children 3 years and older, Sovaldi is approved for genotype 2 or 3 HCV, with or without compensated cirrhosis, in combination with ribavirin. Sovaldi is also used with ribavirin in adults with HCV-related liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma) who are waiting for a liver transplant, to help prevent HCV from returning after transplant.

See full Sofosbuvir drug information
Keep checking

Other Drugs & Epiandrosterone

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

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No interaction 2,829 drugs checked — show the list

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

Showing the 60 most looked-up of 2,829 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Epiandrosterone list.

See the full Epiandrosterone interactions page
See every supplement checked against Sofosbuvir, ranked by severity
Evidence & sources

Epiandrosterone References

The 1 references that drive our Epiandrosterone monograph and interaction data, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Citations with a link open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

  1. Joseph JF, Parr MK. Synthetic androgens as designer supplements. Curr Neuropharmacol. 2015;13(1):89-100. PubMed

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 Epiandrosterone and Sofosbuvir Together: Common Questions

Is it safe to take Epiandrosterone with Sofosbuvir?
We do not list a known interaction between Epiandrosterone and Sofosbuvir. 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.
Does Sofosbuvir interact with any supplements?
Yes. Sofosbuvir has documented interactions with 55 supplements in our database — Epiandrosterone is not one of them. The Sofosbuvir interaction page linked on this page lists every one, ranked by severity.

Written and reviewed by the HelloPharmacist editorial staff. Our editorial policy

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