Prohormones + Rosiglitazone Maleate
Rosiglitazone Maleate brand name: Avandia.
We found no known interaction between Prohormones and Rosiglitazone Maleate 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.
Prohormones and Rosiglitazone Maleate
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 Rosiglitazone Maleate and Prohormones 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 Prohormones at all — not against Rosiglitazone Maleate, 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.
Prohormones safety at a glance
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.
Prohormones in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
When used orally. Prohormones can be converted to active hormones in the body and cause adverse effects such as menstrual irregularities, infertility, hair loss, and acne. Prohormones have also been associated with hepatotoxicity and increased risk of cardiovascular disease. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and other regulatory agencies warn that dietary supplements containing prohormones 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
See Every Supplement That Interacts With Rosiglitazone Maleate
This page covers Prohormones only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Rosiglitazone Maleate page lists 314 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.
The most serious there right now: Activated Charcoal (major), Beer (major), Siberian Cocklebur (major), Wine (major) and Acai (moderate).
By severity: 4 major · 266 moderate · 44 minor.
From our pharmacist’s overview on the Rosiglitazone Maleate page
“Rosiglitazone (Avandia) lowers blood sugar in type 2 diabetes, and most of the 314 supplements and herbs on this page pull on that same lever. Some 239 can move blood glucose on their own, so adding one risks hypoglycemia, the shakiness, sweating, and confusion of sugar falling too low.”
Reviewed by 2 · Jul 18, 2026
Where Prohormones and Rosiglitazone Maleate 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.
#687 of 1,452 supplements looked up here in the last 7 days
#61 of 2,830 medications looked up here in the last 7 days
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 Prohormones reference on this page ↓
- Freshness: we automatically re-check this combination every week — this pair was last verified September 27, 2026. The Prohormones and Rosiglitazone Maleate records this page draws on were last updated July 11, 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.
About Prohormones
What is Prohormones?
- Muscle building
- Strength and athletic performance
- Body recomposition
- Fat loss
- Bodybuilding cycles
Prohormones are steroid-like compounds the body can convert into active anabolic hormones such as testosterone. They are marketed for muscle and strength gains, but they carry real risks to the liver, heart, and hormone balance, and many sold as supplements are legally and chemically questionable. We do not recommend them outside of medical supervision, and they should never be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Synthetic or semi-synthetic steroidal compounds (not a plant part) · Capsules, tablets, powders
An interaction check asks whether these two react with each other — it does not ask whether Prohormones is a good idea for someone in your situation. Here is what our Prohormones record says about it on its own.
Prohormones: dosing
There is no established safe or standardized dose for prohormones, and we cannot recommend one. Products vary widely in their ingredients and strength, and labels are not always accurate.Because these compounds act like hormones and carry real risks, the safest approach is to avoid them unless you are under the care of a qualified medical provider.
From our Prohormones monograph — the full record covers uses, side effects and every documented interaction.
About Rosiglitazone
What Is Rosiglitazone Used For?
Brand name: Avandia
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Rosiglitazone is used along with a diet and exercise program and sometimes with one or more other medications to treat type 2 diabetes (condition in which the body does not use insulin normally and therefore cannot control the amount of sugar in the blood). Rosiglitazone is in a class of medications called thiazolidinediones. It works by increasing the body's sensitivity to insulin, a natural substance that helps control blood sugar levels. Rosiglitazone is not used to treat type 1 diabetes (condition in which the body does not produce insulin and therefore cannot control the amount of sugar in the blood) or diabetic ketoacidosis (a serious condition that may occur if high blood sugar is not treated).
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Over time, people who have diabetes and high blood sugar can develop serious or life-threatening complications, including heart disease, stroke, kidney problems, nerve damage, and eye problems. Taking medication(s), making lifestyle changes (e.g., diet, exercise, quitting smoking), and regularly checking your blood sugar may help to manage your diabetes and improve your health. This therapy may also decrease your chances of having a heart attack, stroke, or other diabetes-related complications such as kidney failure, nerve damage (numb, cold legs or feet; decreased sexual ability in men and women), eye problems, including changes or loss of vision, or gum disease. Your doctor and other healthcare providers will talk to you about the best way to manage your diabetes.
Other Drugs & Prohormones
Browse every other medication we’ve checked against Prohormones — both the ones with a known interaction and the ones without. Select any drug for the full detail.
No drugs match “”.
No interaction 2,829 drugs checked — show the list
We also checked Prohormones against these medications and found no known interaction in our sources. Open any page to confirm.
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Showing the 60 most looked-up of 2,829 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Prohormones list.
Prohormones References
The 1 references that drive our Prohormones 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.
- 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.
Rosiglitazone Maleate Is Linked to Lower Levels of One Nutrient
Natural Medicines records Rosiglitazone Maleate as a medicine that can lower these. This is not an interaction with Prohormones — it is a separate effect of the medicine, and it is a reason some people are advised to supplement rather than to avoid one:
Read the full Rosiglitazone Maleate nutrient depletion report ›
Depletion records come from the licensed Natural Medicines database. Do not start a supplement on the strength of this page — ask your pharmacist or doctor whether it applies to you.
Taking Prohormones and Rosiglitazone Maleate Together: Common Questions
Is it safe to take Prohormones with Rosiglitazone Maleate?
Does Rosiglitazone Maleate interact with any supplements?
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