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Drug Interactions between Depo Provera and Oriahnn

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

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Interactions between your drugs

Moderate

medroxyPROGESTERone elagolix

Applies to: Depo Provera (medroxyprogesterone) and Oriahnn (elagolix / estradiol / norethindrone)

Elagolix may decrease the blood levels and effects of medroxyPROGESTERone. You may need a dose adjustment if you have been taking medroxyPROGESTERone and are starting treatment with elagolix. Contact your doctor if your condition changes during treatment with these medications. The interaction is not expected to occur if you are getting medroxyPROGESTERone by shot for birth control. However, let your doctor know if you experience bleeding outside of your menstrual cycle, since it may indicate reduced effectiveness of medroxyPROGESTERone. 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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Moderate

estradiol elagolix

Applies to: Oriahnn (elagolix / estradiol / norethindrone) and Oriahnn (elagolix / estradiol / norethindrone)

Estradiol and other estrogen-containing medications may reduce the effectiveness of elagolix in treating your condition. If you require contraception, it is recommended that you use a non-hormonal form of contraception during treatment with elagolix and for one week after its discontinuation. Talk to your doctor if you have any questions or concerns. Your doctor may be able to prescribe alternatives that do not interact. 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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Moderate

norethindrone elagolix

Applies to: Oriahnn (elagolix / estradiol / norethindrone) and Oriahnn (elagolix / estradiol / norethindrone)

Elagolix may reduce the blood levels and effects of norethindrone. If you are using low-dose oral contraceptives, you may have an increased risk of breakthrough bleeding and unintended pregnancy. You should discuss the use of alternative or additional methods of birth control with your healthcare provider. If you take hormone replacement for menopause, notify your doctor if your medication is no longer controlling your symptoms or you experience abnormal bleeding. You may need a dose adjustment or 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.

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Drug and food interactions

Moderate

norethindrone food

Applies to: Oriahnn (elagolix / 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

estradiol food

Applies to: Oriahnn (elagolix / estradiol / norethindrone)

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

Minor

norethindrone food

Applies to: Oriahnn (elagolix / estradiol / norethindrone)

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

Therapeutic duplication warnings

Therapeutic duplication is the use of more than one medicine from the same drug category or therapeutic class to treat the same condition. This can be intentional in cases where drugs with similar actions are used together for demonstrated therapeutic benefit. It can also be unintentional in cases where a patient has been treated by more than one doctor, or had prescriptions filled at more than one pharmacy, and can have potentially adverse consequences.

Duplication

Progestins

Therapeutic duplication

The recommended maximum number of medicines in the 'progestins' category to be taken concurrently is usually one. Your list includes two medicines belonging to the 'progestins' category:

  • Depo Provera (medroxyprogesterone)
  • Oriahnn (elagolix/estradiol/norethindrone)

Note: In certain circumstances, the benefits of taking this combination of drugs may outweigh any risks. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your medications or dosage.

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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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