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Drug Interactions between elagolix / estradiol / norethindrone and indinavir

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

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Interactions between your drugs

Major

indinavir elagolix

Applies to: indinavir and elagolix / estradiol / norethindrone

Indinavir may significantly increase the blood levels of elagolix. This can increase the risk and/or severity of side effects such as bone loss, depression, mood changes, suicidal thoughts, and liver problems. Talk to your doctor if you have any questions or concerns. Your doctor may be able to prescribe alternatives that do not interact. If both medications are necessary, it is generally recommended that the duration of concurrent use be limited to either 1 month or up to 6 months, depending on the dosage of elagolix you are prescribed. 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.

Moderate

estradiol elagolix

Applies to: elagolix / estradiol / norethindrone and 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.

Moderate

norethindrone elagolix

Applies to: elagolix / estradiol / norethindrone and 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.

Minor

estradiol indinavir

Applies to: elagolix / estradiol / norethindrone and indinavir

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

Minor

norethindrone indinavir

Applies to: elagolix / estradiol / norethindrone and indinavir

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

Drug and food interactions

Moderate

norethindrone food

Applies to: 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.

Moderate

indinavir food

Applies to: indinavir

Large amounts of food decreases the levels of indinavir in your body. Indinavir should be taken on an empty stomach, at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal. This will make it easier for your body to absorb the medication. Take indinavir with a full glass (8 ounces) of water or skim milk. You may also drink juice, coffee, or tea with this medication. Drink at least 6 glasses of water each day to prevent kidney stones while you are taking indinavir. If you prefer to take the medication with food, eat only a light meal, such as dry toast with jelly, or corn flakes with skim milk and sugar. Avoid eating a high-fat meal.

Minor

estradiol food

Applies to: elagolix / estradiol / norethindrone

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

Minor

norethindrone food

Applies to: elagolix / 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.

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