Drug Interactions between chenodeoxycholic acid and ethinyl estradiol / folic acid / levonorgestrel
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:
- chenodeoxycholic acid
- ethinyl estradiol/folic acid/levonorgestrel
Interactions between your drugs
ethinyl estradiol chenodeoxycholic acid
Applies to: ethinyl estradiol / folic acid / levonorgestrel and chenodeoxycholic acid
Talk to your doctor before using chenodeoxycholic acid together with ethinyl estradiol. Prolonged use of ethinyl estradiol can increase the risk for cholesterol gallstones and counteract the effectiveness of chenodeoxycholic acid in dissolving the stones. Your doctor may be able to suggest safer alternatives to ethinyl estradiol while you are being treated with chenodeoxycholic acid. Otherwise, you may require more frequent monitoring by your doctor 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.
Drug and food interactions
folic acid food
Applies to: ethinyl estradiol / folic acid / levonorgestrel
Talk to your doctor before using alcohol together with folic acid. Excessive consumption of alcohol may reduce the absorption and increase the elimination of folic acid. Contact your doctor if your symptoms worsen or your condition changes. Talk to your doctor if you have any questions or concerns. 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.
levonorgestrel food
Applies to: ethinyl estradiol / folic acid / 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.
ethinyl estradiol food
Applies to: ethinyl estradiol / folic acid / levonorgestrel
Information for this minor interaction is available on the professional version.
ethinyl estradiol food
Applies to: ethinyl estradiol / folic acid / levonorgestrel
Information for this minor interaction is available on the professional version.
levonorgestrel food
Applies to: ethinyl estradiol / folic acid / 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.
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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