Drug & supplement interaction

Vegetarian Diet + Oxandrolone

Oxandrolone brand names: Oxandrin, Anavar.

No Known Interaction
The bottom line No known interaction

We found no known interaction between Vegetarian Diet and Oxandrolone 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.

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Interaction report

Vegetarian Diet and Oxandrolone

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 Oxandrolone and Vegetarian Diet in our sources. This does not guarantee that the combination is completely free of risk — research on Vegetarian Diet alongside specific medications may be limited.

Worth understanding: our licensed dataset holds no drug-interaction record for Vegetarian Diet at all — not against Oxandrolone, 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.

Vegetarian Diet is an eating pattern rather than something you take. Ask your pharmacist or doctor before changing how you eat while on a prescribed medicine: some medicines are dosed around meals, and a change in diet can change how they work. 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.

Vegetarian Diet safety at a glance

Vegetarian Diet overall Generally safe A well-planned vegetarian diet is generally safe and healthy for most people.
Pregnancy Likely Safe When used appropriately. A position statement from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics indicates that a nutritionally adequate vegetarian diet is appropriate... Read the full pregnancy detail
Breastfeeding Likely Safe When used appropriately. A position statement from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics indicates that a nutritionally adequate vegetarian diet is appropriate... Read the full breastfeeding detail

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.

Still wondering about combining Oxandrolone and Vegetarian Diet? Ask Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS directly ›
What to actually watch for

What Vegetarian Diet Itself Has Been Linked To

This is not an interaction — nothing below involves Oxandrolone. It is the side-effect record for Vegetarian Diet on its own, from the licensed Natural Medicines monograph. If something new turns up after you add Vegetarian Diet, this list is the first place to look. One entry is worth acting on rather than waiting out — marked below.

  • Bone thinning Worth acting on Additional detail

    “Consuming a vegetarian diet can increase the risk for certain nutritional deficiencies due to reduced intake and/or reduced absorption:

    Iron from meat (heme iron) is more bioavailable than iron from plant-derived foods (nonheme iron). Additionally, meat and fish enhance the absorption of nonheme iron.”

    Vegetarian Diet · Natural Medicines adverse-effect record, reported in ariboflavinosis.

    6 sources cited
    1. 99801. Institute of Medicine (US) Panel on Micronutrients. Dietary Reference Intakes for Vitamin A, Vitamin K, Arsenic, Boron, Chromium, Copper, Iodine, Iron, Manganese, Molybdenum, Nickel, Silicon, Vanadium, and Zinc. Washington (DC): National Academies Press (
    2. 98059. Foster M, Herulah UN, Prasad A, Petocz P, Samman S. Zinc Status of Vegetarians during Pregnancy: A Systematic Review of Observational Studies and Meta-Analysis of Zinc Intake. Nutrients. 2015 Jun 5;7(6):4512-25. PubMed
    3. 109259. Melina V, Craig W, Levin S. Position of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: Vegetarian Diets. J Acad Nutr Diet. 2016;116(12):1970-1980. PubMed
    4. 98063. Ho-Pham LT, Nguyen ND, Nguyen TV. Effect of vegetarian diets on bone mineral density: a Bayesian meta-analysis. Am J Clin Nutr. 2009;90(4):943-50. PubMed
    5. 103643. Iguacel I, Miguel-Berges ML, Gómez-Bruton A, Moreno LA, Julián C. Veganism, vegetarianism, bone mineral density, and fracture risk: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Nutr Rev. 2019;77(1):1-18. PubMed
    6. 98074. Majchrzak D, Singer I, Männer M, et al. B-vitamin status and concentrations of homocysteine in Austrian omnivores, vegetarians and vegans. Ann Nutr Metab. 2006;50(6):485-91. PubMed

Everything above comes from the Natural Medicines adverse-effect record for Vegetarian Diet — expand a row for the licensed statement it rests on. We haven’t matched Oxandrolone to its FDA label in our system yet, so we can’t compare its own side-effect list here — the leaflet that comes with your prescription is the authoritative list for Oxandrolone.

Special populations

Vegetarian Diet in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding

Pregnancy And Lactation Likely Safe

When used appropriately. A position statement from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics indicates that a nutritionally adequate vegetarian diet is appropriate during pregnancy and lactation. Following a vegetarian diet when pregnant or lactating should not pose a risk to the child as long as nutritional needs are met. Nutrients of concern may include omega-3 fatty acids, iron, zinc, calcium, vitamin D, and vitamin B12. Additionally, one small observational study has found that consuming a vegetarian diet during pregnancy is not associated with lower cognitive function, as measured by intelligence quotient (IQ), in the child at 6-7 years of age. Although some observational research has found an association between consuming a vegetarian diet during pregnancy and an increased risk for low birth weight or small for gestational age (SGA), most research has not accounted for diet variability or adherence or controlled for nutritional status or body mass index. When specific vegetarian diets are examined, only a vegan diet, not a lacto-ovo-vegetarian diet, has been associated with an increased risk of SGA or low birth weight.

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

Everything else you take

See Every Supplement That Interacts With Oxandrolone

This page covers Vegetarian Diet only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Oxandrolone page lists 17 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.

The most serious there right now: Activated Charcoal (major), Coffee Charcoal (moderate), European Mandrake (moderate), Glucomannan (moderate) and Guar Gum (moderate).

By severity: 1 major · 7 moderate · 9 minor.

From our pharmacist’s overview on the Oxandrolone page

“Every supplement known to interact with oxandrolone (Oxandrin, Anavar) works the same basic way: it can change how much of the tablet actually reaches your bloodstream. Oxandrolone is an anabolic steroid prescribed to rebuild weight and muscle after surgery, severe illness, or long-term wasting, so a dose that under-absorbs means the r…”

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How much people look this up

Where Vegetarian Diet and Oxandrolone 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 Vegetarian Diet
Steady interest

#1,390 of 1,452 supplements looked up here in the last 7 days

29 days ago today
Medication Oxandrolone
Steady interest

#1,854 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.

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 Vegetarian Diet reference on this page ↓
  • Freshness: we automatically re-check this combination every week — this pair was last verified September 20, 2026. The Vegetarian Diet and Oxandrolone records this page draws on were last updated July 10, 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.
Data structure & sourcing designed and verified by .
Eating pattern

About Vegetarian Diet

What is Vegetarian Diet?

  • Heart health
  • Weight management
  • Blood sugar control
  • Lowering cholesterol
  • Ethical or environmental reasons
  • General wellness

A vegetarian diet emphasizes plant foods and avoids meat, and when well-planned it is linked with lower risks of heart disease, high blood pressure, and type 2 diabetes. It can be very healthy but needs attention to certain nutrients like vitamin B12, iron, and protein. Talk with a doctor or dietitian before making major dietary changes, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, or have a health condition.

Whole-food eating pattern (no specific product form)

An interaction check asks whether these two react with each other — it does not ask whether Vegetarian Diet is a good idea for someone in your situation. Here is what our Vegetarian Diet record says about it on its own.

Vegetarian Diet: dosing

There is no "dose" for a vegetarian diet. Instead, the goal is a balanced, varied eating pattern built around vegetables, fruits, whole grains, beans and lentils, nuts, seeds, and (if included) dairy and eggs.Many vegetarians, especially vegans, benefit from a vitamin B12 supplement or B12-fortified foods. Some also need iron, vitamin D, calcium, or omega-3 supplements depending on their individual needs and lab results.

From our Vegetarian Diet monograph — the full record covers uses, side effects and every documented interaction.

Read the full Vegetarian Diet monograph & all interactions
Medication

About Oxandrolone

What Is Oxandrolone Used For?

Brand names: Oxandrin, Anavar

  • Oxandrolone is used with a diet program to cause weight gain in people who have lost too much weight due to surgery, injury, chronic (long-lasting) infections, trauma, or who are underweight for unknown reasons. Oxandrolone is also used to treat bone pain in people with osteoporosis (a condition in which the bones become thin and weak and break easily) and to prevent certain side effects in people who take corticosteroids (a group of medications used to treat many conditions that involve inflammation or swelling of part of the body) for a long time. Oxandrolone is in a class of medications called androgenic hormones. It works by increasing the amount of protein made by the body. This protein is used to build more muscle and increase body weight.

See full Oxandrolone drug information
Keep checking

Other Drugs & Vegetarian Diet

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

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Evidence & sources

Vegetarian Diet References

The 11 references that drive our Vegetarian Diet 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.

  1. Foster M, Herulah UN, Prasad A, Petocz P, Samman S. Zinc Status of Vegetarians during Pregnancy: A Systematic Review of Observational Studies and Meta-Analysis of Zinc Intake. Nutrients. 2015 Jun 5;7(6):4512-25. PubMed
  2. Ho-Pham LT, Nguyen ND, Nguyen TV. Effect of vegetarian diets on bone mineral density: a Bayesian meta-analysis. Am J Clin Nutr. 2009;90(4):943-50. PubMed
  3. Majchrzak D, Singer I, Männer M, et al. B-vitamin status and concentrations of homocysteine in Austrian omnivores, vegetarians and vegans. Ann Nutr Metab. 2006;50(6):485-91. PubMed
  4. Institute of Medicine (US) Panel on Micronutrients. Dietary Reference Intakes for Vitamin A, Vitamin K, Arsenic, Boron, Chromium, Copper, Iodine, Iron, Manganese, Molybdenum, Nickel, Silicon, Vanadium, and Zinc. Washington (DC): National Academies Press (
  5. Crozier SR, Godfrey KM, Calder PC, et al. Vegetarian Diet during Pregnancy Is Not Associated with Poorer Cognitive Performance in Children at Age 6-7 Years. Nutrients. 2019;11(12):3029. PubMed
  6. Iguacel I, Miguel-Berges ML, Gómez-Bruton A, Moreno LA, Julián C. Veganism, vegetarianism, bone mineral density, and fracture risk: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Nutr Rev. 2019;77(1):1-18. PubMed
  7. Tan C, Zhao Y, Wang S. Is a vegetarian diet safe to follow during pregnancy? A systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr. 2019;59(16):2586-2596. PubMed
  8. Yisahak SF, Hinkle SN, Mumford SL, et al. Vegetarian diets during pregnancy, and maternal and neonatal outcomes. Int J Epidemiol 2021;50(1):165-178. PubMed
  9. Avnon T, Paz Dubinsky E, Lavie I, Ben-Mayor Bashi T, Anbar R, Yogev Y. The impact of a vegan diet on pregnancy outcomes. J Perinatol 2021;41(5):1129-1133. PubMed
  10. Kesary Y, Avital K, Hiersch L. Maternal plant-based diet during gestation and pregnancy outcomes. Arch Gynecol Obstet 2020;302(4):887-898. PubMed
  11. Melina V, Craig W, Levin S. Position of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: Vegetarian Diets. J Acad Nutr Diet. 2016;116(12):1970-1980. 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.

Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Following Vegetarian Diet While Taking Oxandrolone: Common Questions

Is it safe to follow Vegetarian Diet while taking Oxandrolone?
We do not list a known interaction between Vegetarian Diet and Oxandrolone. That does not guarantee the combination is risk-free, so confirm with your pharmacist or doctor — especially if you take other medications or have a health condition.
Does Oxandrolone interact with any supplements?
Yes. Oxandrolone has documented interactions with 17 supplements in our database — Vegetarian Diet is not one of them. The Oxandrolone interaction page linked on this page lists every one, ranked by severity.

Written and reviewed by the HelloPharmacist editorial staff. Our editorial policy

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