Drug & supplement interaction

Vitamin E + Tisotumab Vedotin-Tftv

Tisotumab Vedotin-Tftv brand name: Tivdak.

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

Vitamin E has a moderate interaction with Tisotumab Vedotin-Tftv. Theoretically, vitamin E might induce metabolism of CYP3A4, possibly reducing the levels CYP3A4 substrates.

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SeverityModerate
LikelihoodPossible
EvidenceD
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Interaction report

Vitamin E and Tisotumab Vedotin-Tftv

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

Moderate

CYTOCHROME P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) SUBSTRATES

Why this applies to Tisotumab Vedotin-Tftv

Tisotumab Vedotin-Tftv falls under CYTOCHROME P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) SUBSTRATES — the group Vitamin E interacts with.

Theoretically, vitamin E might induce metabolism of CYP3A4, possibly reducing the levels CYP3A4 substrates.
Vitamin E appears to bind with the nuclear receptor, pregnane X receptor (PXR), which results in increased expression of CYP3A4. Although the clinical significance of this is not known, use caution when considering concomitant use of vitamin E and other drugs affected by these enzymes.
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 honest picture: this concern is mostly theoretical. The idea is that high-dose vitamin E may gently nudge a liver enzyme called CYP3A4 to work a little faster. Since part of Tivdak (the small chemotherapy payload attached to the antibody) can be handled by that enzyme, speeding it up could, in theory, lower drug levels slightly and weaken how well it fights your cervical cancer.

In real life, there's no solid human data showing this actually matters, and Tivdak is given by infusion under close cancer-team supervision. Everyday vitamin E from food is not a worry. If you're taking a high-dose supplement, just mention it to your oncology team or pharmacist so they can make the call. Please don't start or stop anything on your own.

Contact Dr. Brian directly if you have additional questions on this interaction
References
  1. Landes N, Pfluger P, Kluth D, et al. Vitamin E activates gene expression via the pregnane X receptor. Biochem Pharmacol 2003;65:269-73. . PubMed
  2. Brigelius-Flohe R. Vitamin E and drug metabolism. Biochem Biophys Res Commun 2003;305:737-40. 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

Vitamin E Also Interacts With Other Medications

Vitamin E has 762 moderate, 1 minor known drug interactions in our database — the Tisotumab Vedotin-Tftv one above is one of them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.

Moderate 762 Minor 1 No known interaction 2,067 (incl. Tisotumab Vedotin-Tftv)
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Check Another of Your Medications Against Vitamin E

Covers the 2,830 medications we’ve checked against Vitamin E. Pick one to open its full report.

Everything else you take

See Every Supplement That Interacts With Tisotumab Vedotin-Tftv

This page covers Vitamin E only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Tisotumab Vedotin-Tftv page lists 121 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.

The most serious there right now: Grapefruit (major), St. John's Wort (major), Acacia Rigidula (moderate), Adrafinil (moderate) and African Wild Potato (moderate).

By severity: 2 major · 87 moderate · 32 minor.

From our pharmacist’s overview on the Tisotumab Vedotin-Tftv page

“If you are receiving tisotumab vedotin (Tivdak), an infusion used to treat cervical cancer, treat this page with real care and clear every supplement with your oncology team first. All 121 ingredients here act through the same liver enzyme, CYP3A4, which processes the chemotherapy portion of this drug.”

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

We hold 22,182 real supplement products containing Vitamin E, each one broken down to its full ingredient list — and combination products often carry several ingredients besides Vitamin E. Your product may carry other ingredients that interact with Tisotumab Vedotin-Tftv too, on top of Vitamin E — 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 Vitamin E and Tisotumab Vedotin-Tftv 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 Vitamin E
Top 10

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

29 days ago today
Medication Tisotumab Vedotin-Tftv
Top 25%

#312 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 Vitamin E

What is Vitamin E?

Vitamin E
  • General antioxidant support
  • Skin and hair care
  • Heart health
  • Eye health (age-related conditions)
  • Immune support

Vitamin E is an essential fat-soluble vitamin and antioxidant that most people get in adequate amounts from a normal diet. Supplements can help correct a true deficiency, but high-dose vitamin E has not been clearly proven to prevent heart disease or cancer and may carry risks. Talk to your pharmacist or doctor before taking high doses.

Read the full Vitamin E monograph & all interactions
Medication

About Tisotumab vedotin-tftv

What Is Tisotumab vedotin-tftv Used For?

Brand name: Tivdak

  • Tisotumab vedotin-tftv injection is used to treat cervical cancer (cancer that begins in the opening of the uterus [womb]) that has not improved or has come back after treatment with other medications or has spread to other parts of the body. Tisotumab vedotin-tftv is in a class of medications called antibody-drug conjugates. It works by killing cancer cells.

See full Tisotumab vedotin-tftv drug information
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Other Drugs & Vitamin E

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

0Major
762Moderate
1Minor
2,066No known interaction
762 Moderate 1 Minor 2,066 No interaction
Moderate

762 interactions

Showing 60 of 762 moderate interactions — see all 762 on the Vitamin E page.

Minor

1 interaction

No interaction 2,066 drugs checked — show the list

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

Showing the 60 most looked-up of 2,066 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Vitamin E list.

See the full Vitamin E interactions page
See every supplement checked against Tisotumab Vedotin-Tftv, 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 Vitamin E and Tisotumab Vedotin-Tftv Together: Common Questions

Can you take Vitamin E with Tisotumab Vedotin-Tftv?
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 Vitamin E and Tisotumab Vedotin-Tftv 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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