Drug interactions between raloxifene and Soltamox
| Results for the following 2 drugs: |
|---|
| raloxifene |
| Soltamox (tamoxifen) |
Interactions between your drugs
There were no interactions found in our database between raloxifene and Soltamox - however, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult with your doctor or pharmacist.
raloxifene
A total of 63 drugs (560 brand and generic names) are known to interact with raloxifene.
- Raloxifene is in the following drug classes: hormones/antineoplastics, selective estrogen receptor modulators.
- Raloxifene is used to treat the following conditions:
Soltamox
A total of 452 drugs (1720 brand and generic names) are known to interact with Soltamox.
- Soltamox is a member of the following drug classes: hormones/antineoplastics, selective estrogen receptor modulators.
- Soltamox is used to treat the following conditions:
Drug and food interactions
tamoxifen food
Applies to: Soltamox (tamoxifen)
Talk to your doctor before using tamoxifen with soy products. There is some evidence that substances present in soy may stimulate breast tumor growth and interfere with the action of tamoxifen, although this has not been proven. Whether soy products are effective for hot flashes is also uncertain. 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.
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.
Antineoplastic hormones
Therapeutic duplication
The recommended maximum number of medicines in the 'antineoplastic hormones' category to be taken concurrently is usually one. Your list includes two medicines belonging to the 'antineoplastic hormones' category:
- raloxifene
- tamoxifen
Note: The benefits of taking this combination of medicines may outweigh any risks associated with therapeutic duplication. This information does not take the place of talking to your doctor. Always check with your healthcare provider to determine if any adjustments to your medications are needed.
Selective estrogen receptor modulators
Therapeutic duplication
The recommended maximum number of medicines in the 'selective estrogen receptor modulators' category to be taken concurrently is usually one. Your list includes two medicines belonging to the 'selective estrogen receptor modulators' category:
- raloxifene
- tamoxifen
Note: The benefits of taking this combination of medicines may outweigh any risks associated with therapeutic duplication. This information does not take the place of talking to your doctor. Always check with your healthcare provider to determine if any adjustments to your medications are needed.
See Also
Drug Interaction Classification
| Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. | |
| Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. | |
| 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. | |
| No information available. |
Do not stop taking any medications without consulting your healthcare provider.
Further information
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.
