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Pregnenolone 150 Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Allergy Research Group

Tablet Or Pill Category: Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Pregnenolone 150 is a dietary supplement by Allergy Research Group 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 Pregnenolone 150 by Allergy Research Group

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.

Pregnenolone 150 contains one active ingredient: pregnenolone, a naturally occurring steroid hormone precursor your body normally makes. Each tablet delivers 150 mg.

The inactive ingredients are microcrystalline cellulose, vegetable oil, vegetable wax, magnesium stearate, vitamin E, silica (Cab-o-sil), and Micosolle.

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

This is a single-ingredient Pregnenolone product and its label doesn't state a use — see Pregnenolone's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.

The evidence we hold does not establish that pregnenolone works for any specific condition. The effectiveness data available rates conditions including alcohol use disorder, Alzheimer disease, autism spectrum disorder, back pain, and bipolar disorder as having insufficient reliable evidence.

That means the research so far hasn't proven benefit, not that it doesn't work — just that we can't say from the data on file.

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.

Orally, pregnenolone is generally well tolerated, but it is a hormone with limited human safety data, so use only under guidance from a healthcare professional. Common side effects reported in trials include acne, agitation, diarrhea, drowsiness, excitement, hair loss, skin abscess, sweating, and tremor.

Less common reports include depressive mood, increased appetite, and a photosensitivity-like rash on the hands and back that cleared on its own. Because pregnenolone is a hormone, it should be avoided during pregnancy due to unknown risks.

There isn't enough safety information for breastfeeding — talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it's appropriate for you.

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.

Before taking Pregnenolone 150, double-check with your pharmacist or doctor if you take benzodiazepines (sedatives like diazepam or lorazepam) — preliminary research suggests this product may weaken their sedative effect. Also confirm any estrogen-based medications, progestins, testosterone, or progesterone-containing drugs, since pregnenolone may theoretically enhance their effects.

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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 150 may interest you if you're exploring a hormone precursor under professional guidance, but it's not proven for any specific condition in the data we hold. If you take benzodiazepines, estrogens, testosterone, progestins, or progesterone, this product carries Moderate interaction concerns.

Talk it over with your own doctor or pharmacist before starting, especially if you're on any hormone-based or psychiatric medications.

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 Oct 23, 2019.

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 Pregnenolone 150, straight from the product label.

Brand Allergy Research Group
Barcode (UPC) 713947726802
Net contents 60 scored tablet(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Oct 23, 2019
DSLD ID 208331
Product type Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Supplement form Tablet Or Pill
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Women (not pregnant or lactating)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Pregnenolone 150 by Allergy Research Group, 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 Tablet(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Tablet(s)
Servings per container
60
UPC/BARCODE
713947726802
IngredientAmount% DV
Pregnenolone150 mg--

Other ingredients: Micosolle, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Vegetable Oil, Vegetable Wax, Cab-o-sil, Magnesium Stearate, Vitamin E

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Label statements
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Formula

Micronized, plant-sourced pregnenolone formulated in a lipid matrix to bypass the liver, with a particle size of less than 50 microns. Derived from non-irradiated and non-ethylene-oxide-treated wild yam.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use As a dietary supplement, 1 tablet daily with a meal or as directed by a healthcare professional.

Precautions

Warning: Not for use by individuals under the age of 18 years.

Do not use if pregnant or nursing. Consult a physician or licensed qualified health care professional before using this product if you have, or have a family history of, prostate cancer, prostate enlargement, heart disease, low "good" cholesterol (HDL), or if you are using any other dietary supplement, prescription drug, or over-the-counter drug.

Do not exceed recommended serving. Exceeding recommended serving may cause serious adverse health effects. Possible side effects include acne, hair loss, hair growth on the face (in women), aggressiveness, irritability, and increased levels of estrogen. Discontinue use and call a physician or licensed qualified healthcare professional immediately if you experience rapid heartbeat, dizziness, blurred vision, or other similar symptoms.

Keep out of reach of children.

Pregnenolone may affect levels of other hormones, such as progesterone, estrogen, testosterone, and/or DHEA. Do not take this product if you have a history of seizures. Do not take this product if you have breast cancer, prostate cancer, or other hormone-sensitive diseases. To report any adverse events call 1-800-332-1088.

Storage

Keep in a cool, dry place, tightly capped

General Statements

Micronized Lipid Matrix

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Formulation

Hypoallergenic

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Pregnenolone 150 by Allergy Research Group label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Pregnenolone 150 by Allergy Research Group

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

Serving size1 Tablet(s) Dosage formTablet Or Pill Servings per container60 Amounts shown are per serving.

Pregnenolone

Interacts with
82 drugs
150 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: Micosolle, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Vegetable Oil, Vegetable Wax, Cab-o-sil, Magnesium Stearate, Vitamin E. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Pregnenolone 150 by Allergy Research Group Drug Interactions

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Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Pregnenolone 150 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 Pregnenolone 150, from the product label.

Allergy Research Group

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Name
Allergy Research Group
City
South Salt Lake
State
UT
ZipCode
84115
Phone Number
800.545.9960
Web Address
www.allergyresearchgroup.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Pregnenolone 150 by Allergy Research Group: Common Questions

Does Pregnenolone 150 by Allergy Research Group interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Pregnenolone 150 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?
Pregnenolone 150 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.
Can I take pregnenolone if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
No. Pregnenolone should be avoided during pregnancy because the risks aren't known. If you're breastfeeding, there isn't enough safety information — talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it's right for you.
What are the most common side effects?
Acne, agitation, diarrhea, drowsiness, excitement, hair loss, skin abscess, sweating, and tremor have been reported. Less commonly, people report depressive mood or increased appetite. Skin rashes that look like photosensitivity reactions have also occurred but typically cleared on their own.
Does pregnenolone actually raise testosterone or progesterone levels?
The research is mixed. For testosterone, studies at doses of 30–500 mg daily for up to 8 weeks showed no effect on levels. For progesterone, some studies show an increase and others show no change — it may depend on the dose you take. This is why you should use it only under professional guidance.
Is this a hormone I should be cautious about?
Yes. Pregnenolone is a steroid hormone your body naturally makes, but it has limited human safety data. You should use it only under the guidance of a healthcare professional who understands your full medical picture.
What is pregnenolone supposed to do?
Pregnenolone is marketed for several conditions like Alzheimer disease, autism, back pain, and bipolar disorder, but the evidence we hold doesn't establish that it works for any of them. The research so far is insufficient to prove benefit.

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Sources & How We Checked

Pregnenolone 150'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

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