Drug Interaction Report
6 potential interactions and/or warnings found for the following 2 drugs:
- armodafinil
- Tri-Sprintec (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate)
Interactions between your drugs
ethinyl estradiol armodafinil
Applies to: Tri-Sprintec (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate), armodafinil
Using ethinyl estradiol together with armodafinil may decrease the effectiveness of ethinyl estradiol. If you are using low-dose oral contraceptives you may have an increased risk of breakthrough bleeding and unintended pregnancy. You should discuss the use of alternative or additional methods of birth control with your healthcare provider. If you take hormone replacement for menopause, notify your doctor if you have decreased efficacy of your hormones such as increased hot flashes, vaginal dryness or menstrual problems. 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.
norgestimate armodafinil
Applies to: Tri-Sprintec (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate), armodafinil
Using norgestimate together with armodafinil may decrease the effectiveness of norgestimate. If you are using low-dose oral contraceptives you may have an increased risk of breakthrough bleeding and unintended pregnancy. You should discuss the use of alternative or additional methods of birth control with your healthcare provider. If you take hormone replacement for menopause, notify your doctor if you have decreased efficacy of your hormones such as increased hot flashes, vaginal dryness or menstrual problems. 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.
Drug and food interactions
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.
ethinyl estradiol food
Applies to: Tri-Sprintec (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate)
Information for this minor interaction is available on the professional version.
armodafinil food
Applies to: armodafinil
Information for this minor interaction is available on the professional version.
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.
Drug Interaction Classification
Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. | |
Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. | |
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. | |
No interaction information available. |
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