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Drug Interactions between Cyclafem 0.5/35 and flurazepam

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

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Interactions between your drugs

Minor

ethinyl estradiol flurazepam

Applies to: Cyclafem 0.5 / 35 (ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone) and flurazepam

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

Drug and food interactions

Moderate

flurazepam food

Applies to: flurazepam

Alcohol can increase the nervous system side effects of flurazepam such as dizziness, drowsiness, and difficulty concentrating. Some people may also experience impairment in thinking and judgment. You should avoid or limit the use of alcohol while being treated with flurazepam. Do not use more than the recommended dose of flurazepam, and avoid activities requiring mental alertness such as driving or operating hazardous machinery until you know how the medication affects you. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns.

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Moderate

norethindrone food

Applies to: Cyclafem 0.5 / 35 (ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone)

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

ethinyl estradiol food

Applies to: Cyclafem 0.5 / 35 (ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone)

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

Minor

ethinyl estradiol food

Applies to: Cyclafem 0.5 / 35 (ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone)

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

Minor

norethindrone food

Applies to: Cyclafem 0.5 / 35 (ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone)

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.

Further information

Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.