Common Acne, Hot flashes, Injection site pain, Weight gain, Prostate enlargement, Increased red blood cells.

Expert advice for Mydhea Soft Gelatin Capsule
Do consult your doctor before taking dehydroepiandrosterone, if you have a history of heart problems; low blood levels of ‘good cholesterol’ (HDL); diabetes; liver or kidney problems; prostate cancer or an enlarged prostate gland; cancers of breast or uterus; or any mental disorder.Dehydroepiandrosterone is not recommended for use in children and males. Do not take Dehydroepiandrosterone if you are pregnant or breastfeeding t or planning to become pregnant.

Q. Is Mydhea safe?
Yes. Mydhea is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor

Q. Is Mydhea a steroid?
Yes. Mydhea has a steroidal structure similar to naturally produced hormone Mydhea in the body

Q. Is Mydhea legal/ is used for?
Mydhea is a prescription drug

Q. Does Mydhea work?
It is used in the treatment of systemic lupus erythematosus (disease in which your body's immune system attacks your tissues and organs causing inflammation that affects your joints, skin and other major organs) in women and women with adrenal insufficiency, aging skin, weak bones (osteoporosis), decreasing symptoms of menopause and depression. It is used but results from clinical trials of Mydhea regarding its effectiveness have been inconsistent

Q. Is Mydhea a hormone?
Yes. Mydhea is a steroidal hormone made and released by the adrenal glands in the body. It is involved in the production of male and female sex hormones (androgens and estrogen)

Q. Is Mydhea FDA approved?
Mydhea is approved by the FDA for use in the treatment of systemic lupus erythematosus (disease in which your body's immune system attacks your tissues and organs causing inflammation that affects your joints, skin and other major organs) in women

Q. What is Mydhea sulfate?
Mydhea sulfate (DHEA-sulfate) is a processed form (metabolite) of hormone

Q. What is Mydhea sulfate test?
Mydhea (DHEA) released by adrenal glands in males and females. The Mydhea sulfate test is used to measure blood levels of DHEA-sulfate to check the functioning of the adrenal glands. High blood levels of DHEA-sulfate is found in women with male characteristics (virilism), abnormal hair growth on a women's face and body (hirsutism), infertility or irregular periods. DHEA-sulfate levels are lower in women having systemic lupus erythematosus (disease in which your body's immune system attacks your tissues and organs causing inflammation that affects your joints, skin and other major organs) and osteoporosis (thinning and weakening of bones)

Q. What is Mydhea made from?
Mydhea is made artificially in laboratories from chemicals found in wild yam and soy

Q. How long can I take DHEA for?
Please follow the advice of your doctor regarding the dose and duration of dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA)

Q. Can I take DHEA with HRT/ Androgel/testosterone/birth control?
Use of dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) with hormone replacement therapy (HRT) containing androgens (e.g. testosterone; trade name: Androgel) and estrogens should be avoided due to increased risk of side effects. Birth control medications that may contain estrogen (or similar drugs) should be avoided while taking DHEA

Q. Can I take DHEA with thyroid medication/ Synthroid/ Clomid/ Vitex?
There are no known serious interactions between dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) and thyroid medications (levothyroxine; trade name: Synthroid), clomiphene (trade name: Clomid) or Vitex (herb used to improve fertility). Please inform your doctor about all the medications (including herbal and dietary supplements) you are currently taking to avoid interactions that may reduce effectiveness of any treatment or aggravate side effects

Q. Can I take DHEA with Wellbutrin?
Drugs used for the treatment of depression including bupropion (trade name: Wellbutrin) should be used with caution while taking dehydroepiandrosterone DHEA. Please inform your doctor if you have any psychiatric condition and are receiving any medication for it before taking DHEA

Q. Can I take DHEA with high blood pressure?
Please consult your doctor before taking dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) if you have high blood pressure

Q. Does Mydhea build muscle?
Mydhea may be used to build muscles and increase muscle strength, however, there are insufficient evidences supporting its effectiveness.