Drug & supplement interaction

Hemp + Prasterone (prescription drug)

Prasterone (prescription drug) brand name: Intrarosa.

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

Hemp has a moderate interaction with Prasterone (prescription drug). Theoretically, hemp might interfere with hormone therapy due to its estrogenic effects.

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SeverityModerate
LikelihoodPossible
EvidenceD
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Interaction report

Hemp and Prasterone (prescription drug)

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

Moderate

ESTROGENS

Why this applies to Prasterone (prescription drug)

Prasterone (prescription drug) falls under ESTROGENS — the group Hemp interacts with.

Theoretically, hemp might interfere with hormone therapy due to its estrogenic effects.
In an ovariectomized animal model, a diet containing hemp seed 1%, 2%, or 10% resulted in normalized plasma levels of 17-beta-estradiol. The mechanism of action for this effect is unclear.
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 honest picture with hemp and Intrarosa (vaginal prasterone). Prasterone is a hormone your body can convert into estrogen and testosterone right in the vaginal tissue, which is how it eases the dryness and painful intercourse that come with menopause. The concern on file is purely theoretical: in an animal study, hemp seed in the diet nudged estradiol levels back toward normal, but the reason why isn't clear, and there's no human evidence that this matters for a low-dose vaginal product like yours.

So I wouldn't lose sleep over hemp seeds or hemp oil in your food. Still, since this involves a hormone medicine, it's worth a quick mention to your pharmacist or doctor, especially if you're using concentrated hemp supplements rather than just eating the seeds.

Contact Dr. Brian directly if you have additional questions on this interaction
References
  1. Saberivand A, Karimi I, Becker LA, et al. The effects of Cannabis sativa L. seed (hempseed) in the ovariectomized rat model of menopause. Methods Find Exp Clin Pharmacol. 2010;32(7):467-73. 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

Hemp Also Interacts With Other Medications

Hemp has 40 moderate, 897 minor known drug interactions in our database — the Prasterone (prescription drug) one above is one of them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.

Moderate 40 Minor 897 No known interaction 1,893 (incl. Prasterone (prescription drug))
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Check Another of Your Medications Against Hemp

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Everything else you take

See Every Supplement That Interacts With Prasterone (prescription drug)

This page covers Hemp only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Prasterone (prescription drug) page lists 63 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.

The most serious there right now: Grapefruit (major), Aletris (moderate), Alfalfa (moderate), Androstenediol (moderate) and Androstenedione (moderate).

By severity: 1 major · 56 moderate · 6 minor.

From our pharmacist’s overview on the Prasterone (prescription drug) page

“Grapefruit is the single major-rated interaction on prasterone's (Intrarosa) list, and it earns that spot. It blocks the enzyme that clears estrogens, so estrogen levels can climb, and side effects with them.”

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

We hold 720 real supplement products containing Hemp, each one broken down to its full ingredient list — and combination products often carry several ingredients besides Hemp. Your product may carry other ingredients that interact with Prasterone (prescription drug) too, on top of Hemp — and those would not show on this page. Find your product and we’ll check every ingredient on its label:

How much people look this up

Where Hemp and Prasterone (prescription drug) 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 Hemp
Top 25%

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

29 days ago today
Medication Prasterone (prescription drug)
Top 25%

#425 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 Hemp

What is Hemp?

Hemp
  • Plant-based protein source
  • Heart health support
  • Skin and hair health
  • Reducing inflammation
  • General nutrition (omega fatty acids)

Hemp seeds and hemp seed oil are nutritious foods rich in protein, fiber, and healthy omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, and they are generally safe for most people as part of the diet. While the nutrition is real, strong human evidence that hemp supplements treat specific medical conditions is limited. Talk with your pharmacist or doctor before using hemp products for a health concern, especially if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Read the full Hemp monograph & all interactions
Medication

About Prasterone Vaginal

What Is Prasterone Vaginal Used For?

Brand name: Intrarosa

Intrarosa (prasterone) vaginal insert is used to treat moderate to severe dyspareunia — that is, pain during sex — which is a symptom of vulvar and vaginal atrophy (thinning and drying of vaginal tissues) caused by menopause.

See full Prasterone Vaginal drug information
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Other Drugs & Hemp

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

0Major
40Moderate
897Minor
1,892No known interaction
40 Moderate 897 Minor 1,892 No interaction
Moderate

40 interactions

Minor

897 interactions

Showing 60 of 897 minor interactions — see all 897 on the Hemp page.

No interaction 1,892 drugs checked — show the list

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

Showing the 60 most looked-up of 1,892 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Hemp list.

See the full Hemp interactions page
See every supplement checked against Prasterone (prescription drug), 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.

© 2021 Therapeutic Research Center, LLC

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Taking Hemp and Prasterone (prescription drug) Together: Common Questions

Can you take Hemp with Prasterone (prescription drug)?
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 Hemp and Prasterone (prescription drug) 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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