Drug Interaction Report

Short-acting formulations of octreotide may significantly reduce the blood levels of telotristat ethyl when both are given at the same time. If you are prescribed a short-acting octreotide with telotristat ethyl, you should administer the octreotide injection at least 30 minutes after taking telotristat ethyl to minimize the interaction. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns. 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.

Octreotide may affect the absorption of dietary nutrients and medications that you take by mouth, including some vitamin and nutritional supplements. Contact your doctor if your condition changes. 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.

Food increases the absorption of telotristat ethyl. To ensure adequate blood levels of the medication, telotristat ethyl should be administered with food or a meal.