Drug & supplement interaction

Strontium + Estrone

Estrone brand name: Ortho-Est.

Moderate Interaction
The bottom line Moderate

Strontium has a moderate interaction with Estrone. Theoretically, estrogens might reduce the excretion of strontium, potentially increasing its effects and adverse effects.

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SeverityModerate
LikelihoodPossible
EvidenceD
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Strontium and Estrone

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

Moderate

ESTROGENS

Why this applies to Estrone

Estrone falls under ESTROGENS — the group Strontium interacts with.

Theoretically, estrogens might reduce the excretion of strontium, potentially increasing its effects and adverse effects.
A small clinical study suggests that treatment with estrogens for 5-6 weeks might decrease urinary strontium excretion. The clinical significance of this interaction is unknown.
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 gist of pairing strontium with Estrone (Ortho-Est). The interaction doesn't really change how your estrogen works. Instead, it goes the other direction: estrogen may make your kidneys hold onto more strontium, so a bit more strontium stays in your body. In plain terms, the strontium could build up slightly, which might nudge up both its bone effects and any strontium-related side effects.

Honestly, this is on the gentle end. The evidence is weak (mostly lab work plus one small short study), and the real-world impact is unknown. Estrone itself isn't a prodrug, and your estrogen dosing wouldn't need changing because of strontium. Still, since concentrated strontium supplements carry heart and clot concerns, and estrogen does too, please check with your pharmacist or doctor before combining them.

References
  1. Eisenberg E. Effects of androgens, estrogens and corticoids on strontium kinetics in man. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 1966;26:566-72.

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

Strontium Also Interacts With Other Medications

Strontium has 100 moderate known drug interactions in our database — the Estrone one above is one of them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.

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See Every Supplement That Interacts With Estrone

This page covers Strontium only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Estrone page lists 77 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.

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

By severity: 2 major · 61 moderate · 14 minor.

From our pharmacist’s overview on the Estrone page

“Hormone therapy lives or dies by a steady blood level, and estrone (Ortho-Est), an estrogen taken mostly for menopause symptoms, is no exception, so this list calls for genuine care. The two major-rated entries among the 77 both change how much estrone your body actually gets: grapefruit raises estrogen levels by blocking the enzyme th…”

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

We hold 347 real supplement products containing Strontium, each one broken down to its full ingredient list — and combination products often carry several ingredients besides Strontium. Your product may carry other ingredients that interact with Estrone too, on top of Strontium — 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 Strontium and Estrone 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 Strontium
Top half

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

29 days ago today
Medication Estrone
Top half

#942 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 Strontium

What is Strontium?

  • Bone health and osteoporosis
  • Reducing fracture risk
  • Tooth sensitivity (in some toothpastes)
  • Supporting bone density

Strontium is a mineral that has been studied mainly for bone health and osteoporosis. The prescription form (strontium ranelate) showed benefit for fracture risk but carries serious heart-related safety concerns, while the over-the-counter supplement form (strontium citrate) has much less evidence. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using it, especially if you have heart disease or are at risk for blood clots.

Read the full Strontium monograph & all interactions
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Other Drugs & Strontium

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

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2,729No known interaction
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100 interactions

Showing 60 of 100 moderate interactions — see all 100 on the Strontium 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 Strontium and Estrone Together: Common Questions

Can you take Strontium with Estrone?
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 Strontium and Estrone 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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