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Drug Interactions between Alesse and Concerta

This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:

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Interactions between your drugs

No interactions were found between Alesse and Concerta. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

Alesse

A total of 466 drugs are known to interact with Alesse.

Concerta

A total of 198 drugs are known to interact with Concerta.

Drug and food interactions

Moderate

levonorgestrel food

Applies to: Alesse (ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel)

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

methylphenidate food

Applies to: Concerta (methylphenidate)

Do not use alcohol or medications that contain alcohol while you are receiving treatment with methylphenidate. This may increase nervous system side effects such as drowsiness, anxiety, depression, and seizures. In addition, with certain long-acting forms of methylphenidate, alcohol can cause too much of the drug to be released at one time. High blood levels of the drug may increase the risk of side effects. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions on how to take this or other medications you are prescribed. 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: Alesse (ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel)

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

Minor

ethinyl estradiol food

Applies to: Alesse (ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel)

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

Minor

levonorgestrel food

Applies to: Alesse (ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel)

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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