Drug & supplement interaction

Ligandrol + Isoniazid, Rifampin

Isoniazid, Rifampin brand name: Rifamate.

Moderate Interaction
The bottom line Moderate

Ligandrol has a moderate interaction with Isoniazid, Rifampin. Theoretically, concomitant use might have additive hepatotoxic effects.

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SeverityModerate
LikelihoodPossible
EvidenceD
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Ligandrol and Isoniazid, Rifampin

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

Moderate

HEPATOTOXIC DRUGS

Why this applies to Isoniazid, Rifampin

Isoniazid, Rifampin falls under HEPATOTOXIC DRUGS — the group Ligandrol interacts with.

Theoretically, concomitant use might have additive hepatotoxic effects.
In case reports, patients were diagnosed with liver injury thought to be related to the use of products containing ligandrol.
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 simple version: Rifamate combines two tuberculosis drugs, isoniazid and rifampin, and both are already known to be tough on the liver. Ligandrol (a SARM) has its own track record of causing liver injury in some people. Put them together and you may be stacking two liver stressors on top of each other, which could raise your odds of trouble.

What that might look like: yellowing of the skin or eyes, dark urine, belly pain on the right side, nausea, or unusual tiredness. To be fair, this concern rests mostly on scattered case reports, not strong studies, so it's a theoretical worry rather than a proven one. Still, I'd be cautious. Ligandrol isn't an approved supplement to begin with, so please talk with your doctor or pharmacist before mixing the two.

References
  1. Barbara M, Dhingra S, Mindikoglu AL. Drug-induced liver injury associated with alpha bolic (RAD-140) and alpha elite (RAD-140 and LGD-4033). ACG Case Rep J 2020;7(6):e00409. PubMed
  2. Barbara M, Dhingra S, Mindikoglu AL. Ligandrol (LGD-4033)-Induced Liver Injury. ACG Case Rep J 2020;7(6):e00370. PubMed
  3. Koller T, Vrbova P, Meciarova I, et al. Liver injury associated with the use of selective androgen receptor modulators and post-cycle therapy: Two case reports and literature review. World J Clin Cases 2021;9(16):4062-4071. PubMed
  4. Flores JE, Chitturi S, Walker S. Drug-induced liver injury by selective androgenic receptor modulators. Hepatol Commun. 2020;4(3):450-452. 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

Ligandrol Also Interacts With Other Medications

Ligandrol has 369 moderate known drug interactions in our database — the Isoniazid, Rifampin 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 Isoniazid, Rifampin

This page covers Ligandrol only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Isoniazid, Rifampin page lists 145 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.

The most serious there right now: Activated Charcoal (major), Apple (major), Asarabacca (major), Beer (major) and Grapefruit (major).

By severity: 8 major · 117 moderate · 20 minor.

From our pharmacist’s overview on the Isoniazid, Rifampin page

“Rifamate combines isoniazid and rifampin, the backbone of tuberculosis treatment, and both drugs are hard on the liver, which is why this list of 145 supplement and herbal interactions deserves genuine respect. Eight entries rate major, and the largest cluster, 38 ingredients, adds to that same liver strain, with alcohol in beer or win…”

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

We hold 26 real supplement products containing Ligandrol, each one broken down to its full ingredient list — and combination products often carry several ingredients besides Ligandrol. Your product may carry other ingredients that interact with Isoniazid, Rifampin too, on top of Ligandrol — 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 Ligandrol and Isoniazid, Rifampin 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 Ligandrol
Top half

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

29 days ago today
Medication Isoniazid, Rifampin
Top half

#1,040 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 Ligandrol

What is Ligandrol?

  • Muscle building
  • Athletic performance and strength
  • Body recomposition
  • Bodybuilding cycles

Ligandrol (LGD-4033) is a synthetic selective androgen receptor modulator (SARM), not a natural herb or approved dietary supplement. It is not approved for human use, is banned in sports, and has been linked to liver injury and hormonal disruption, so it should not be taken as a supplement.

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Other Drugs & Ligandrol

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

0Major
369Moderate
0Minor
2,460No known interaction
Moderate

369 interactions

Showing 60 of 369 moderate interactions — see all 369 on the Ligandrol page.

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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 Ligandrol and Isoniazid, Rifampin Together: Common Questions

Can you take Ligandrol with Isoniazid, Rifampin?
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 Ligandrol and Isoniazid, Rifampin 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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