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Drug Interactions between Blisovi 24 Fe and melatonin

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Interactions between your drugs

Moderate

ethinyl estradiol melatonin

Applies to: Blisovi 24 Fe (ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone) and melatonin

Ethinyl estradiol may increase the blood levels of melatonin. You may experience increased side effects such as excessive drowsiness, headache, lethargy, dizziness, irritability, nervousness, restlessness, anxiety, abdominal pain, and upset stomach. 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. 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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Drug and food interactions

Moderate

norethindrone food

Applies to: Blisovi 24 Fe (ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone)

Grapefruit juice may increase the blood levels of certain medications such as norethindrone. You may want to limit your consumption of grapefruit and grapefruit juice during treatment with norethindrone. 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

melatonin food

Applies to: melatonin

Both smoking and excessive caffeine consumption can alter the blood levels of melatonin, which may affect the dosing. Tobacco smoking reduces, while caffeine increases melatonin blood levels. If you start smoking or undergo smoking cessation, your doctor may need to adjust the dose of melatonin. In addition, alcohol may reduce the effect of melatonin on sleep. It is best to avoid alcohol consumption during melatonin therapy. Talk to a healthcare professional if you have any questions or concerns. 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: Blisovi 24 Fe (ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone)

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

Minor

ethinyl estradiol food

Applies to: Blisovi 24 Fe (ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone)

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

Minor

norethindrone food

Applies to: Blisovi 24 Fe (ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone)

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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