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Drug Interactions between Epiduo Forte and Ortho Tri-Cyclen

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

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Interactions between your drugs

Moderate

benzoyl peroxide topical adapalene topical

Applies to: Epiduo Forte (adapalene / benzoyl peroxide topical) and Epiduo Forte (adapalene / benzoyl peroxide topical)

Application of adapalene topical and benzoyl peroxide topical to the same areas may cause excessive irritation or drying of the skin. Talk to your doctor if you have any questions or concerns. It may be advisable in some cases to have a rest period in between use of these products to minimize dermatologic reactions. 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

norgestimate food

Applies to: Ortho Tri-Cyclen (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate)

Grapefruit juice may increase the blood levels of certain medications such as norgestimate. You may want to limit your consumption of grapefruit and grapefruit juice during treatment with norgestimate. 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: Ortho Tri-Cyclen (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate)

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

Minor

ethinyl estradiol food

Applies to: Ortho Tri-Cyclen (ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate)

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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