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Drug Interactions between atazanavir / cobicistat and Viibryd

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

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Interactions between your drugs

Major

atazanavir vilazodone

Applies to: atazanavir / cobicistat and Viibryd (vilazodone)

Atazanavir may increase the blood levels and effects of vilazodone. You may need a dose adjustment or more frequent monitoring by your doctor to safely use both medications. Contact your doctor if your condition changes or you experience increased side effects of vilazodone such as diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, dizziness, or sleep disturbances. 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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Major

vilazodone cobicistat

Applies to: Viibryd (vilazodone) and atazanavir / cobicistat

Cobicistat may increase the blood levels and effects of vilazodone. You may need a dose adjustment or more frequent monitoring by your doctor to safely use both medications. Contact your doctor if your condition changes or you experience increased side effects of vilazodone such as diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, dizziness, or sleep disturbances. 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

atazanavir food

Applies to: atazanavir / cobicistat

Food can enhance the levels of atazanavir in your body. To ensure maximal oral absorption, atazanavir should be administered with or immediately after a meal. This will make it easier for your body to absorb the medication.

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Moderate

vilazodone food

Applies to: Viibryd (vilazodone)

Do not drink alcohol while you are taking vilazodone. It can increase some of the side effects including dizziness, drowsiness, and difficulty concentrating. Food significantly increases the absorption of vilazodone. You should take vilazodone with a meal, preferably at the same time each day. Taking it on an empty stomach may lead to inadequate blood levels and reduced effectiveness of the medication. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns.

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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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