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Formula 90 Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by DC

Capsule Category: Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Formula 90 is a dietary supplement by DC with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for memory and cognitive support, anxiety and stress, anti-aging.Based on those ingredients, 82 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Pregnenolone. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Formula 90 by DC

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

DC Formula 90 is a single-ingredient supplement: pregnenolone, a hormone precursor that your body can convert into estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, and other steroid hormones. The capsule itself contains vegetable cellulose, gelatin, vegetable magnesium stearate, and silica — all inactive ingredients that make up the capsule and help it work.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Not assessable

We hold no graded evidence for this product's ingredients for its stated purpose.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: neurosteroid hormone precursor support.
  • Our graded evidence for these ingredients doesn't cover that particular purpose.

The evidence isn't established in our data. Pregnenolone has been studied for alcohol use disorder, Alzheimer's disease, autism spectrum disorder, back pain, and bipolar disorder, but the research is too preliminary or limited to rate whether it actually works for any of these.

If you're considering it for a specific health goal, talk with your doctor about what the current science shows.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Pregnenolone

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Pregnenolone is generally well tolerated when taken by mouth, but it is a hormone with limited safety data in humans — so it should only be used under guidance from a healthcare professional. The most common side effects reported include acne, agitation, diarrhea, drowsiness, excitement, hair loss, skin abscess, and sweating.

A few people have reported depressive feelings, changes in appetite, tremor, and a rash with burning sensation, possibly related to sun sensitivity. The safety data advises against use during pregnancy and breastfeeding because the risks aren't known.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Pregnenolone

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Pregnenolone.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • For scale: 82 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Double-check this product before you start if you take estrogens (birth control, hormone therapy), benzodiazepines (like diazepam for anxiety or sleep), progestins, testosterone, or progesterone. These are Moderate-severity interactions, and your doctor or pharmacist should review your specific regimen.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Pregnenolone is a hormone supplement that works best under a doctor's or pharmacist's supervision, especially if you take estrogens, benzodiazepines, or other hormones. It's not right for pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Before you start, check your medications against the tool on this page and talk it over with your own healthcare provider.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Feb 23, 2022.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Formula 90, straight from the product label.

Brand DC
Net contents 60 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Feb 23, 2022
DSLD ID 266291
Product type Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Women (not pregnant or lactating), Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Formula 90 by DC, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
60
IngredientAmount% DV
Pregnenolone10 mg--

Other ingredients: Vegetable Cellulose, Gelatin, Vegetable Magnesium Stearate, Silica

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Label statements
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Formula

Pregnenolone is a neurosteroid produced in the cells. Pregnenolone is converted into DHEA or Progesterone which are used to produce various natural hormones. This product contains the highest quality Pregnenolone available in supplement form.

Pregnenolone

Formulation

Mfg. in an FDA Registered Facility using Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)

Conforms to USP <2091> for weight. Meets USP <2040> disintegration for maximum bioavailability. Made in USA

Gluten free

Precautions

Tamper Evident: Do not use this product if imprinted foil seal under cap is broken or missing.

Keep out of reach of children.

Warnings: Do not use this product if you are pregnant, nursing, capable of bearing children, or taking any prescription medication, including any hormone product.

Consult your doctor before using this product if you have any health condition.

Storage

Keep tightly closed. Store at room temperature: 59 degrees - 86 degrees F (15 degrees to 30 degrees C).

Seals/Symbols

Quali Pure

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: Consult warnings before using this product. Take one capsule daily as a dietary supplement.

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Formula 90 by DC label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Formula 90 by DC

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container60 Amounts shown are per serving.

Pregnenolone

Interacts with
82 drugs
10 mg per serving

Pregnenolone is a hormone your body makes naturally and a building block for other hormones like cortisol, DHEA, estrogen, and testosterone. It is sol...

Pregnenolone monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Vegetable Cellulose, Gelatin, Vegetable Magnesium Stearate, Silica. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Formula 90 by DC Drug Interactions

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82Drugs
82 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Formula 90 with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Pregnenolone5 drug types · 82 drugs

Benzodiazepines

Concomitant use of pregnenolone may reduce the effects of benzodiazepines.
Very preliminary clinical research shows that chronic use of pregnenolone reduces sedative effects of diazepam when compared with chronic use of placebo. This effect may be related to the activity of pregnenolone at GABAA receptors.

Likelihood Probable Evidence B
Estrogens

Theoretically, taking pregnenolone might enhance the effects of estrogens.
Pregnenolone is a precursor for several steroid hormones, including estrogens.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Progesterone

Theoretically, taking pregnenolone might enhance the effects of progesterone.
In humans, some research shows that oral administration of pregnenolone can increase levels of progesterone. However, other research shows no effect on progesterone levels. It is possible the impact of pregnenolone on progesterone levels may be dose dependent.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Progestin

Theoretically, taking pregnenolone might enhance the effects of progestin.
Pregnenolone is a precursor for several steroid hormones, including progestin.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Testosterone

Theoretically, taking pregnenolone might enhance the effects of testosterone.
Pregnenolone is a precursor for several steroid hormones, including testosterone. However, preliminary clinical research shows that taking pregnenolone 30-500 mg orally daily for up to 8 weeks does not affect testosterone levels.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Formula 90, from the product label.

DC

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Name
Dee Cee Laboratories, Inc.
Street Address
304 Dee Cee Ct.
City
White House
State
TN
ZipCode
37188
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Formula 90 by DC: Common Questions

Does Formula 90 by DC interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Formula 90 has a known interaction with 82 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Formula 90 contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
What is pregnenolone?
Pregnenolone is a hormone that your body naturally makes and can convert into other hormones like estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone. It's sold as a supplement because some people believe it helps with memory, mood, or aging — but the evidence for those uses isn't solid yet.
Can I take this if I'm on birth control?
Pregnenolone may enhance how estrogens (including those in birth control) work in your body, so this is a decision to make with your doctor or pharmacist, not on your own. They can assess whether it's safe alongside your specific pills or patch.
What are the most common side effects?
Acne, agitation, diarrhea, drowsiness, excitement, hair loss, and sweating are the most often reported. A few people have also experienced skin problems like abscesses or a rash with burning, possibly from sun sensitivity.
Is pregnenolone safe during pregnancy or breastfeeding?
No — the safety data advises against it. The risks aren't known, so it should be avoided during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Can I take this with my anxiety medication?
If your anxiety med is a benzodiazepine (like diazepam), pregnenolone may reduce how well it works. Check with your doctor or pharmacist before combining them — don't start on your own.

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Sources & How We Checked

Formula 90's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

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The 6 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Pregnenolone 6 references
  1. Devlin TM, ed. Textbook of Biochemistry With Clinical Correlations. third ed. New York: Wiley-Liss Inc., 1992.
  2. Fung LK, Libove RA, Phillips J, Haddad F, Hardan AY.Brief report: an open-label study of the neurosteroid pregnenolone in adults with autism spectrum disorder. J Autism Dev Disord 2014;44(11):2971-7. PubMed
  3. Brown ES, Park J, Marx CE, et al. A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of pregnenolone for bipolar depression. Neuropsychopharmacology 2014;39(12):2867-73. PubMed
  4. Ritsner MS, Gibel A, Shleifer T, et al. Pregnenolone and dehydroepiandrosterone as an adjunctive treatment in schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder: an 8-week, double-blind, randomized, controlled, 2-center, parallel-group trial. J Clin Psychiatry 20 PubMed
  5. Meieran SE, Reus VI, Webster R, Shafton R, Wolkowitz OM. Chronic pregnenolone effects in normal humans: attenuation of benzodiazepine-induced sedation. Psychoneuroendocrinology 2004;29(4):486-500. PubMed
  6. Marx CE, Keefe RS, Buchanan RW, et al. Proof-of-concept trial with the neurosteroid pregnenolone targeting cognitive and negative symptoms in schizophrenia. Neuropsychopharmacology 2009;34(8):1885-903. PubMed

See these in context on the Pregnenolone monograph →

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