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Drug Interactions between sarecycline and Wilzin

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Interactions between your drugs

Moderate

zinc acetate sarecycline

Applies to: Wilzin (zinc acetate) and sarecycline

Sarecycline and zinc acetate should not be taken orally at the same time. Products that contain zinc may interfere with the absorption of sarecycline and reduce its effectiveness. If possible, it may be best to avoid taking zinc acetate while your are being treated with sarecycline. Otherwise, you should separate the dosing of sarecycline and zinc acetate by at least 3 to 4 hours. Contact your doctor if your condition worsens. 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

zinc acetate food

Applies to: Wilzin (zinc acetate)

You may experience reduced absorption of zinc acetate in the presence of certain foods. Bread, bran, hard boiled eggs, coffee, and milk may significantly decrease the absorption of zinc acetate. Take zinc acetate on an empty stomach 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal unless otherwise directed by your doctor. This will make it easier for your body to absorb the medication. Zinc acetate may be taken with small amounts of protein such as meat.

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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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