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Drug Interactions between Demulen 1/50 and Incivek

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Interactions between your drugs

Major

ethinyl estradiol telaprevir

Applies to: Demulen 1 / 50 (ethinyl estradiol / ethynodiol) and Incivek (telaprevir)

Telaprevir may reduce the blood levels and effects of ethinyl estradiol, which may make it less reliable as a form of birth control. You may continue to use ethinyl estradiol if desired, but two alternative, non-hormonal methods of birth control should be used during and for two weeks after treatment with telaprevir to avoid unintended pregnancy. This is particularly important because one of the other hepatitis C medications that you must use, ribavirin, is known to cause major birth defects or even death in the unborn child. Examples of non-hormonal methods of birth control include: a male condom with spermicidal jelly OR a female condom with spermicidal jelly--a combination of a male condom and a female condom is not suitable; a diaphragm with spermicidal jelly; a cervical cap with spermicidal jelly; or an intrauterine device (IUD). Talk to your gynecologist or other healthcare professional for help in selecting effective methods of birth control that work best for you. If you take hormone replacement for menopause, you should contact your doctor if you experience increased frequency or worsening of your symptoms such as hot flashes, vaginal dryness, or abnormal bleeding. 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

ethynodiol telaprevir

Applies to: Demulen 1 / 50 (ethinyl estradiol / ethynodiol) and Incivek (telaprevir)

Telaprevir may reduce the blood levels and effects of ethynodiol, which may make it less reliable as a form of birth control. You may continue to use ethynodiol if desired, but two alternative, non-hormonal methods of birth control should be used during and for two weeks after treatment with telaprevir to avoid unintended pregnancy. This is particularly important because one of the other hepatitis C medications that you must use, ribavirin, is known to cause major birth defects or even death in the unborn child. Examples of non-hormonal methods of birth control include: a male condom with spermicidal jelly OR a female condom with spermicidal jelly--a combination of a male condom and a female condom is not suitable; a diaphragm with spermicidal jelly; a cervical cap with spermicidal jelly; or an intrauterine device (IUD). Talk to your gynecologist or other healthcare professional for help in selecting effective methods of birth control that work best for you. If you take hormone replacement for menopause, you should contact your doctor if you experience increased frequency or worsening of your symptoms such as hot flashes, vaginal dryness, or abnormal bleeding. 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

telaprevir food

Applies to: Incivek (telaprevir)

Food significantly increases the absorption of telaprevir. Within 30 minutes before you take each dose of telaprevir, you should eat a meal or snack containing approximately 20 grams of fat. Taking it on an empty stomach may lead to inadequate blood levels and reduced effectiveness of the medication. Examples of some foods that could be taken with telaprevir include: bagel with cream cheese; half cup of nuts; 3 tablespoons of peanut butter; 1 cup of ice cream; 2 ounces of American or cheddar cheese; 2 ounces of potato chips; or half cup of trail mix. Talk to your healthcare provider if you have additional questions about how to take telaprevir.

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Minor

ethinyl estradiol food

Applies to: Demulen 1 / 50 (ethinyl estradiol / ethynodiol)

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

Minor

ethinyl estradiol food

Applies to: Demulen 1 / 50 (ethinyl estradiol / ethynodiol)

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

Minor

ethynodiol food

Applies to: Demulen 1 / 50 (ethinyl estradiol / ethynodiol)

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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