European Mandrake - Anavar (Oxandrolone) Interaction
Herbal: European Mandrake
Also Known As: Mandragora officinarum, Alraunwurzel, Mandragora, Mandragore, Mandragore Officinale, Mandragore des Sorcières, Mandrake, Manzana de Satán, Racine de Sorcière, Satan's Apple
Drug: Oxandrolone
Brand names:
Oxandrin, Anavar

Medical Content Editor Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD
Last updated
Jun 08, 2025
Interaction Details
Oxandrolone is classified as belonging to the following category: Oral Drugs
Theoretically, concurrent use might increase absorption of some drugs because of inhibited gastrointestinal (GI) motility caused by European mandrake.
Interaction Rating
Likelihood of Occurrence
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.
References
- McEvoy GK, ed. AHFS Drug Information. Bethesda, MD: American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, 1998.
European Mandrake Overview

Oxandrolone Overview
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Oxandrolone is used with a diet program to cause weight gain in people who have lost too much weight due to surgery, injury, chronic (long-lasting) infections, trauma, or who are underweight for unknown reasons. Oxandrolone is also used to treat bone pain in people with osteoporosis (a condition in which the bones become thin and weak and break easily) and to prevent certain side effects in people who take corticosteroids (a group of medications used to treat many conditions that involve inflammation or swelling of part of the body) for a long time. Oxandrolone is in a class of medications called androgenic hormones. It works by increasing the amount of protein made by the body. This protein is used to build more muscle and increase body weight.
European Mandrake - More Interactions
European Mandrake interacts with 2005 drugs
Interaction Rating Key
These severity listings are for informational use only. Never start, stop or otherwise change your therapy before speaking with your provider.
Major | The combined use of these agents is strongly discouraged as serious side effects or other negative outcomes could occur. |
Moderate | Use cautiously under the care of a healthcare professional or avoid this combination. A significant interaction or negative outcome could occur. |
Minor | Be aware that there is a chance of an interaction. Watch for warning signs of a potential interaction. |
Unknown | No interactions have been reported or no interaction data is currently available. |
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