What is Pregnenolone?
A hormone precursor occasionally included in hormone therapy plans.
At Pharmacy on the Park, Pregnenolone is compounded in our pharmacy from a prescription, in the strength and form your prescriber orders.
How does it work?
A building block the body uses to make other steroid hormones.
What is it used for?
A hormone precursor occasionally included in hormone therapy plans. Your prescriber determines the use, dose and monitoring.
How is it used?
- Capsule. Capsules are swallowed by mouth. For pets, a capsule can often be hidden in a small treat if your veterinarian agrees.
- Cream. Creams are applied to the area your prescriber directs. Metered dispensers such as Topi-CLICK® deliver the same amount each time. Wash your hands after applying.
Follow the directions on your label. The strength, amount and schedule are set by your prescriber.
Side effects and safety
Commonly reported: Headache, irritability, acne. Call your prescriber or us about any reaction that concerns you.
Who should use caution?
People with hormone-sensitive cancers and those who are pregnant or breastfeeding. Share your full medical history and medication list with your prescriber.
How should it be stored?
Always follow the storage directions and beyond-use date on your label, and keep medications out of reach of children and pets.
Why is it compounded?
Compounding lets us prepare Pregnenolone in the exact strength your prescriber orders, in forms such as capsule, cream. We can also leave out dyes, fillers or allergens when needed.
Pregnenolone is also prepared in combination with Testosterone, DHEA. See combination preparations in our library.