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Drug Interactions between Amethia Lo and Ascomp with Codeine

This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:

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Interactions between your drugs

Major

codeine butalbital

Applies to: Ascomp with Codeine (aspirin / butalbital / caffeine / codeine) and Ascomp with Codeine (aspirin / butalbital / caffeine / codeine)

Using narcotic pain or cough medications together with other medications that also cause central nervous system depression can lead to serious side effects including respiratory distress, coma, and even death. Talk to your doctor if you have any questions or concerns. Your doctor may be able to prescribe alternatives that do not interact, or you may need a dose adjustment or more frequent monitoring to safely use both medications. Do not drink alcohol or self-medicate with these medications without your doctor's approval, and do not exceed the doses or frequency and duration of use prescribed by your doctor. Also, because these medications may cause dizziness, drowsiness, difficulty concentrating, and impairment in judgment, reaction speed and motor coordination, you should avoid driving or operating hazardous machinery until you know how they affect you. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.

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Moderate

ethinyl estradiol butalbital

Applies to: Amethia Lo (ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel) and Ascomp with Codeine (aspirin / butalbital / caffeine / codeine)

Butalbital may decrease the effectiveness of ethinyl estradiol. If you are using low-dose contraceptives, there is an increased risk of breakthrough bleeding and unintended pregnancy during combined therapy with butalbital. Alternative or additional methods of birth control should be used while taking butalbital. If you take hormone replacement for menopause, notify your doctor if you have decreased efficacy of your hormones. You may notice symptoms of increased hot flashes, vaginal dryness or menstrual abnormalities. It is important that you tell your healthcare provider about all other medications that you are using including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using your medications without first talking to your doctor.

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Moderate

levonorgestrel butalbital

Applies to: Amethia Lo (ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel) and Ascomp with Codeine (aspirin / butalbital / caffeine / codeine)

Butalbital may decrease the effectiveness of levonorgestrel. If you are using low-dose contraceptives, there is an increased risk of breakthrough bleeding and unintended pregnancy during combined therapy with butalbital. Alternative or additional methods of birth control should be used while taking butalbital. If you take hormone replacement for menopause, notify your doctor if you have decreased efficacy of your hormones. You may notice symptoms of increased hot flashes, vaginal dryness or menstrual abnormalities. It is important that you tell your healthcare provider about all other medications that you are using including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using your medications without first talking to your doctor.

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Minor

aspirin caffeine

Applies to: Ascomp with Codeine (aspirin / butalbital / caffeine / codeine) and Ascomp with Codeine (aspirin / butalbital / caffeine / codeine)

Information for this minor interaction is available on the professional version.

Drug and food interactions

Major

butalbital food

Applies to: Ascomp with Codeine (aspirin / butalbital / caffeine / codeine)

Ask your doctor before using butalbital together with ethanol, this can add to dizziness, drowsiness and other side effects of butalbital. Be careful if you drive or do activities that require you to be awake and alert. Talk with your doctor before using any medications together, or drinking alcohol with butalbital. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.

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Moderate

levonorgestrel food

Applies to: Amethia Lo (ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel)

Grapefruit juice may increase the blood levels of certain medications such as levonorgestrel. You may want to limit your consumption of grapefruit and grapefruit juice during treatment with levonorgestrel. However, if you have been regularly consuming grapefruit or grapefruit juice with the medication, then it is advisable for you to talk with your doctor before changing the amounts of these products in your diet, as this may alter the effects of your medication. Contact your doctor if your condition changes or you experience increased side effects. Orange juice is not expected to interact.

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Moderate

codeine food

Applies to: Ascomp with Codeine (aspirin / butalbital / caffeine / codeine)

Do not use alcohol or medications that contain alcohol while you are receiving treatment with codeine. This may increase nervous system side effects such as drowsiness, dizziness, lightheadedness, difficulty concentrating, and impairment in thinking and judgment. In severe cases, low blood pressure, respiratory distress, fainting, coma, or even death may occur. With certain long-acting formulations of narcotic pain medication, consumption of alcohol may also cause rapid release of the drug, resulting in high blood levels that may be potentially lethal. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions on how to take this or other medications you are prescribed. Do not use more than the recommended dose of codeine, and avoid activities requiring mental alertness such as driving or operating hazardous machinery until you know how the medication affects you. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medication without first talking to your doctor.

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Moderate

aspirin food

Applies to: Ascomp with Codeine (aspirin / butalbital / caffeine / codeine)

Ask your doctor before using aspirin together with ethanol. Do not drink alcohol while taking aspirin. Alcohol can increase your risk of stomach bleeding caused by aspirin. Call your doctor at once if you have symptoms of bleeding in your stomach or intestines. This includes black, bloody, or tarry stools, or coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.

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Minor

ethinyl estradiol food

Applies to: Amethia Lo (ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel)

Information for this minor interaction is available on the professional version.

Minor

caffeine food

Applies to: Ascomp with Codeine (aspirin / butalbital / caffeine / codeine)

Information for this minor interaction is available on the professional version.

Minor

ethinyl estradiol food

Applies to: Amethia Lo (ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel)

Information for this minor interaction is available on the professional version.

Minor

levonorgestrel food

Applies to: Amethia Lo (ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel)

Information for this minor interaction is available on the professional version.

Minor

aspirin food

Applies to: Ascomp with Codeine (aspirin / butalbital / caffeine / codeine)

Information for this minor interaction is available on the professional version.

Therapeutic duplication warnings

No warnings were found for your selected drugs.

Therapeutic duplication warnings are only returned when drugs within the same group exceed the recommended therapeutic duplication maximum.


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Drug Interaction Classification

These classifications are only a guideline. The relevance of a particular drug interaction to a specific individual is difficult to determine. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting or stopping any medication.
Major Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit.
Moderate Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances.
Minor Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan.
Unknown No interaction information available.

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