Drug Interactions between acitretin and Xanax
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:
- acitretin
- Xanax (alprazolam)
Interactions between your drugs
No interactions were found between acitretin and Xanax. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
acitretin
A total of 67 drugs are known to interact with acitretin.
- Acitretin is in the drug class antipsoriatics.
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Acitretin is used to treat the following conditions:
- Pityriasis rubra pilaris (off-label)
- Psoriasis
- Psoriatic Arthritis (off-label)
Xanax
A total of 559 drugs are known to interact with Xanax.
- Xanax is in the drug class benzodiazepines.
- Xanax is used to treat the following conditions:
Drug and food interactions
acitretin food
Applies to: acitretin
Take acitretin with food. Women must avoid all drinks, food, and medicines (including over-the-counter products) that contain alcohol while taking acitretin or for 2 months after stopping treatment. Alcoholic beverages increase the risk for birth defects while taking acitretin. Acitretin can cause severe, life-threatening birth defects if the mother takes the medication during pregnancy. Never use acitretin if you are pregnant. Both a primary and a secondary form of birth control must be used together and for at least 3 years after stopping therapy. Talk with your doctor about other possible birth control methods while you are taking acitretin. 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.
ALPRAZolam food
Applies to: Xanax (alprazolam)
Grapefruit and grapefruit juice may interact with ALPRAZolam and lead to potentially dangerous side effects. Discuss the use of grapefruit products with your doctor. Do not increase or decrease the amount of grapefruit products in your diet without first talking to your doctor. Do not drink alcohol while taking ALPRAZolam. This medication can increase the effects of alcohol. You may feel more drowsy, dizzy, or tired if you take ALPRAZolam with alcohol. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns.
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.
See also
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. |
Further information
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