Can I take Creon with cholestryamine?
Question posted by rcallahan6 on 14 June 2024
Last updated on 14 June 2024
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Drug Interaction Report
2 potential interactions and/or warnings found for the following 2 drugs:
Cholestyramine Light (cholestyramine)
Creon (pancrelipase)
Interactions between your drugs
No drug ⬌ drug interactions were found between the drugs in your list. However, this does not necessarily mean no drug interactions exist. Always consult your health care provider.
Drug and food interactions
Moderate
cholestyramine food
Applies to: Cholestyramine Light (cholestyramine)
Using cholestyramine together with multivitamin with minerals may decrease the effects of multivitamin with minerals. Multivitamin with minerals should be administered at least 4 hours before cholestyramine. If your doctor does prescribe these medications together, you may need a dose adjustment or special test 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.
Switch to professional interaction data
Moderate
pancrelipase food
Applies to: Creon (pancrelipase)
Pancrelipase may reduce the effectiveness of folic acid and iron by interfering with their absorption. To prevent or minimize the interaction, you should separate the dosing times of pancrelipase and any product containing folic acid or iron by as much as possible. 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.
Source: https://www.drugs.com/interactions-check.php?drug_list=648-3266,1787-14033
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 health care 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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Further information
- Creon uses and safety info
- Creon prescribing info & package insert (for Health Professionals)
- Side effects of Creon (detailed)
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