Pregnenolone is a hormone that supposedly helps with several conditions, such as depression and menopause. This eMedTV page offers an overview of pregnenolone, including information on its uses, safety, effectiveness, and possible side effects.
Pregnenolone is sometimes used for treating several conditions, including arthritis and menopause. This eMedTV article explores a number of other pregnenolone benefits, and discusses the effectiveness of the supplement for these uses.
Some of the possible pregnenolone side effects may include insomnia, headaches, and acne. This section of the eMedTV Web site describes other side effects of pregnenolone that may not seem serious, but should be reported to a healthcare provider.
This eMedTV page explains that there is no reliable evidence to prove that pregnenolone works for treating any health conditions in humans. This page covers the hormone's effectiveness and further addresses the question, "Does pregnenolone work?"
A safe and effective pregnenolone dosage has not yet been determined. This portion of the eMedTV library provides more information on pregnenolone dosing guidelines and offers some suggestions on when and how to take this supplement.
If you take seizure medicines, benzodiazepines, or hormones with pregnenolone, drug interactions may occur. This eMedTV page describes the negative effects these interactions may cause and lists other medicines that may interact with pregnenolone.
Pregnenolone may increase the risk of seizures or could stimulate certain cancers. This page on the eMedTV Web site provides other important pregnenolone safety warnings and precautions, including tips on how to find a reputable pregnenolone product.
If you are pregnant, you should probably not use pregnenolone without your doctor's approval. This eMedTV segment further explores pregnenolone and pregnancy, explaining how pregnenolone may disrupt the hormonal balance during pregnancy.
Women who are breastfeeding are typically advised to avoid taking pregnenolone. This eMedTV resource explains why taking pregnenolone and breastfeeding at the same time may not be a safe combination, and describes possible problems that may occur.
If you have taken too much pregnenolone, seek immediate medical attention. As this selection from the eMedTV Web site discusses, a pregnenolone overdose may cause hormonal problems (such as menstrual changes). This page also covers treatment options.
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