Drug & supplement interaction

Ostarine + Flurbiprofen

Flurbiprofen brand names: Ansaid, Flurbiprofen, Froben, Flurprofen, Froben SR, and others.

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

Ostarine has a minor interaction with Flurbiprofen. Theoretically, ostarine might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2C9, although clinical research suggests this is not clinically relevant.

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SeverityMinor
LikelihoodUnlikely
EvidenceB
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Interaction report

Ostarine and Flurbiprofen

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

Minor

CYTOCHROME P450 2C9 (CYP2C9) SUBSTRATES

Why this applies to Flurbiprofen

Flurbiprofen falls under CYTOCHROME P450 2C9 (CYP2C9) SUBSTRATES — the group Ostarine interacts with.

Theoretically, ostarine might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2C9, although clinical research suggests this is not clinically relevant.
Although in vitro research suggests that ostarine inhibits CYP2C9, more robust clinical research shows that ostarine does not significantly affect CYP2C9.
Severity Minor Likelihood Unlikely Evidence B

Interaction has been demonstrated in animal or in lab research but has been shown not to occur in humans..

Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS
Dr. Brian Staiger explains PharmD, Clinical Pharmacist

Here's the gist for flurbiprofen. Your body clears this NSAID mostly through a liver enzyme called CYP2C9. In a test tube, Ostarine looked like it might slow that enzyme down, which in theory could let flurbiprofen build up a bit and lead to more of its usual side effects, things like stomach upset, heartburn, or in heavier cases stomach bleeding or kidney strain.

But here's the reassuring part: better human research shows Ostarine does not really affect CYP2C9 in a meaningful way, so this concern stays mostly theoretical. Flurbiprofen works directly, so it isn't a prodrug that needs activating. My bigger worry honestly is Ostarine itself, which is unapproved and linked to liver injury. Please loop in your doctor or pharmacist before combining them.

Contact Dr. Brian directly if you have additional questions on this interaction
References
  1. Coss CC, Jones A, Dalton JT. Pharmacokinetic drug interactions of the selective androgen receptor modulator GTx-024 (enobosarm) with itraconazole, rifampin, probenecid, celecoxib and rosuvastatin. Invest New Drugs 2016;34(4):458-67. 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

Ostarine Also Interacts With Other Medications

Ostarine has 440 moderate, 170 minor known drug interactions in our database — the Flurbiprofen one above is one of them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.

Moderate 440 Minor 170 No known interaction 2,220 (incl. Flurbiprofen)
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Questions About Ostarine or Flurbiprofen

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Everything else you take

See Every Supplement That Interacts With Flurbiprofen

This page covers Ostarine only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Flurbiprofen page lists 118 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.

The most serious there right now: Activated Charcoal (major), Asarabacca (major), Beer (major), Siberian Cocklebur (major) and Wine (major).

By severity: 5 major · 83 moderate · 30 minor.

From our pharmacist’s overview on the Flurbiprofen page

“Anyone taking flurbiprofen (Ansaid), an NSAID pain reliever, should treat this list with genuine care, starting with the entries that pile onto the drug's own weak points, the stomach lining and the kidneys. Drinking alcohol, beer and wine both make the list, raises the chance of stomach bleeding beyond what any NSAID already carries,…”

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

We hold 33 real supplement products containing Ostarine, each one broken down to its full ingredient list — and combination products often carry several ingredients besides Ostarine. Your product may carry other ingredients that interact with Flurbiprofen too, on top of Ostarine — 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 Ostarine and Flurbiprofen 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 Ostarine
Steady interest

#1,283 of 1,452 supplements looked up here in the last 7 days

29 days ago today
Medication Flurbiprofen
Steady interest

#1,902 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 Ostarine

What is Ostarine?

  • Muscle building
  • Athletic performance
  • Fat loss / body recomposition
  • Bodybuilding cycles

Ostarine (also called MK-2866 or enobosarm) is an experimental, unapproved drug known as a SARM (selective androgen receptor modulator), not a true dietary supplement. It is not approved by the FDA, is banned in sports, and has been linked to liver injury and other serious harms, so it is not recommended for general use.

Read the full Ostarine monograph & all interactions
Medication

About Flurbiprofen

What Is Flurbiprofen Used For?

Brand names: Ansaid, Flurbiprofen, Froben, Flurprofen, Froben SR, Ocufen

Flurbiprofen tablets (sold as Flurbiprofen and Lurbiro) are used to relieve the pain, swelling, and stiffness of rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.

Flurbiprofen Sodium eye drops are a separate product used during eye surgery — specifically to keep the pupil from constricting (getting smaller) while the procedure is underway. This use applies only to the ophthalmic (eye drop) form.

See full Flurbiprofen drug information
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Other Drugs & Ostarine

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

0Major
440Moderate
170Minor
2,219No known interaction
440 Moderate 170 Minor 2,219 No interaction
Moderate

440 interactions

Showing 60 of 440 moderate interactions — see all 440 on the Ostarine page.

Minor

170 interactions

Showing 60 of 170 minor interactions — see all 170 on the Ostarine page.

No interaction 2,219 drugs checked — show the list

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

Showing the 60 most looked-up of 2,219 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Ostarine list.

See the full Ostarine interactions page
See every supplement checked against Flurbiprofen, 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.

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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 Ostarine and Flurbiprofen Together: Common Questions

Can you take Ostarine with Flurbiprofen?
There is only a minor interaction, which is usually not serious. Read the full details on this page and confirm with your pharmacist before combining them.
How serious is the Ostarine and Flurbiprofen interaction?
We rate it Minor. This interaction is generally not clinically significant, but it remains worth noting and discussing with your pharmacist.

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