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Drug Interaction Report

4 potential interactions and/or warnings found for the following 2 drugs:

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Interactions between your drugs

Moderate

ethinyl estradiol tigecycline

Applies to: Tri-Sprintec (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate), tigecycline

Antibiotics, such as tigecycline, may reduce the effects of ethinyl estradiol in some women. If you are using ethinyl estradiol for birth control, you may be at increased risk for pregnancy or breakthrough bleeding. Be sure to alert your doctor if you are having any vomiting and/or diarrhea as this too can impact how well ethinyl estradiol works. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist to determine if you should use an alternative or additional form of birth control during or after treatment with tigecycline. If you are using ethinyl estradiol for another purpose, speak with your doctor if you have any questions or notice any changes in how well ethinyl estradiol is working. 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

norgestimate food

Applies to: Tri-Sprintec (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate)

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

ethinyl estradiol food

Applies to: Tri-Sprintec (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate)

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

Minor

ethinyl estradiol food

Applies to: Tri-Sprintec (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate)

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

Therapeutic duplication warnings

No duplication 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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