Megestrol interactions
Megestrol (Megace), a progestin has 112 documented interactions across the FDA labels and fact sheets we index: 10 major, 73 moderate, 23 minor, and 6 where a label reports no significant interaction. Each entry below quotes the sentence behind it. This drug page is a starting point, not a verdict for your situation.
Major interactions (10)
- Conjugated estrogensestrogenMajor
Adding a progestin to estrogen therapy has been shown to reduce the risk of endometrial hyperplasia, which may be a precursor to endometrial cancer. (Conjugated estrogens label, Boxed warning)
- DofetilideantiarrhythmicMajor
In addition, other known inhibitors of the renal cation transport system such as prochlorperazine, dolutegravir and megestrol should not be used in patients on dofetilide. (Dofetilide label, Contraindications)
CARDIOVASCULAR AND OTHER RISKS Estrogens and progestins should not be used for the prevention of cardiovascular disease [see WARNINGS , Cardiovascular disorders ]. (Estradiol label, Boxed warning)
- GriseofulvinantifungalMajor
Women taking estrogen-containing oral contraceptives may be at increased risk of becoming pregnant while on griseofulvin (see also PRECAUTIONS, Drug Interactions ) . (Griseofulvin label, Contraindications)
- LevonorgestrelprogestinMajor
…Precautions ( 5.4 )] • Postpartum endometritis or infected abortion in the past 3 months • Known or suspected uterine or cervical malignancy • Known or suspected breast cancer or other progestin-sensitive cancer, now or in the past • Uterine bleeding of unknown etiology • Untreated acute cervicitis or vaginitis, including bacterial vaginosis or other lower genital… (Levonorgestrel label, Contraindications)
…symptoms, migraine headaches with aura, or over age 35 with any migraine headaches [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7) ] Current or history of breast cancer or other estrogen- or progestin-sensitive cancer Liver tumors, acute viral hepatitis, or severe (decompensated) cirrhosis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] Undiagnosed abnormal uterine bleeding [see… (Levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol label, Contraindications)
St. John's wort can make birth control pills less effective. (NCCIH, St. John's Wort)
Moderate or Weak CYP1A2 Inhibitors Concomitant use of Zanaflex with moderate or weak CYP1A2 inhibitors (e.g., zileuton, antiarrhythmics [amiodarone, mexiletine, propafenone, and verapamil], cimetidine, famotidine, oral contraceptives, acyclovir, and ticlopidine) should be avoided. (Tizanidine label, Drug interactions)
- Tranexamic acidantifibrinolyticMajor
Concomitant use of combined hormonal contraceptives ( 4.1 ) (Tranexamic acid label, Contraindications)
- Voriconazoleazole antifungalMajor
John's Wort (CYP450 inducer; P-gp inducer) Significantly Reduced Contraindicated Oral Contraceptives containing ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone (CYP2C19 Inhibition) Increased Monitoring for adverse reactions and toxicity related to voriconazole is recommended for concomitant administration with oral contraceptives. (Voriconazole label, Drug interactions)
Moderate interactions (73)
- Amoxicillinpenicillin antibioticModerate
Amoxicillin may reduce the efficacy of oral contraceptives. (Amoxicillin label, Drug interactions)
- Amoxicillin and clavulanatepenicillin antibioticModerate
Amoxicillin and Clavulanate Potassium Extended Release Tablets may reduce efficacy of oral contraceptives. (Amoxicillin and clavulanate label, Drug interactions)
- Ampicillinpenicillin antibioticModerate
Oral Contraceptives : May be less effective and increased breakthrough bleeding may occur. (Ampicillin label, Drug interactions)
- AprepitantCYP3A4 inhibitorModerate
Hormonal Contraceptives : Efficacy of contraceptives may be reduced during and for 28 days following administration of aprepitant. (Aprepitant label, Warnings and precautions)
- AtorvastatinstatinModerate
• Oral Contraceptives: May increase plasma levels of norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol; consider this effect when selecting an oral contraceptive ( 7.3 ). (Atorvastatin label, Drug interactions)
- BeclomethasonecorticosteroidModerate
Laboratory evaluation for adrenal insufficiency and consideration of replacement or stress doses of a rapidly acting glucocorticoid are strongly recommended in such patients. (Megestrol label, Warnings and precautions)
- BetamethasonecorticosteroidModerate
Laboratory evaluation for adrenal insufficiency and consideration of replacement or stress doses of a rapidly acting glucocorticoid are strongly recommended in such patients. (Megestrol label, Warnings and precautions)
- BosentanCYP3A4 inducerModerate
Hormonal contraceptives: TRACLEER use decreases contraceptive exposure and reduces effectiveness ( 7.2 ). (Bosentan label, Drug interactions)
- BudesonidecorticosteroidModerate
Laboratory evaluation for adrenal insufficiency and consideration of replacement or stress doses of a rapidly acting glucocorticoid are strongly recommended in such patients. (Megestrol label, Warnings and precautions)
- Budesonide and formoterolcorticosteroidModerate
Laboratory evaluation for adrenal insufficiency and consideration of replacement or stress doses of a rapidly acting glucocorticoid are strongly recommended in such patients. (Megestrol label, Warnings and precautions)
- CarbamazepineanticonvulsantModerate
EQUETRO can reduce the effectiveness of hormonal contraceptives. (Carbamazepine label, Warnings and precautions)
- CenobamateanticonvulsantModerate
Oral Contraceptives: Effectiveness of hormonal oral contraceptives may be reduced when administered concomitantly with XCOPRI. (Cenobamate label, Drug interactions)
- Cholestyraminebile acid sequestrantModerate
Drug Interactions Cholestyramine for Oral Suspension USP may delay or reduce the absorption of concomitant oral medication such as phenylbutazone, warfarin, thiazide diuretics (acidic), or propranolol (basic), as well as tetracycline, penicillin G, phenobarbital, thyroid and thyroxine preparations, estrogens and progestins, and digitalis. (Cholestyramine label, Drug interactions)
- ClobetasolcorticosteroidModerate
Laboratory evaluation for adrenal insufficiency and consideration of replacement or stress doses of a rapidly acting glucocorticoid are strongly recommended in such patients. (Megestrol label, Warnings and precautions)
- Colesevelambile acid sequestrantModerate
Concomitant use with colesevelam hydrochloride may decrease the exposure of the following drugs: Drugs with a narrow therapeutic index (e.g., cyclosporine), phenytoin, thyroid hormone replacement therapy, warfarin, oral contraceptives containing ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone, olmesartan medoxomil, and sulfonylureas (glimepiride, glipizide, glyburide). (Colesevelam label, Drug interactions)
- CyclosporineimmunosuppressantModerate
…itraconazole clarithromycin Amiodarone verapamil ketoconazole erythromycin Bromocriptine voriconazole quinupristin/ dalfopristin colchicine danazol imatinib metoclopramide nefazodone oral contraceptives HIV Protease Inhibitors The HIV protease inhibitors (e.g., indinavir, nelfinavir, ritonavir, and saquinavir) are known to inhibit cytochrome P-450 3A and thus could… (Cyclosporine label, Drug interactions)
- Deferasiroxiron supplementModerate
…budesonide, buspirone, conivaptan, cyclosporine, darifenacin, darunavir, dasatinib, dihydroergotamine, dronedarone, eletriptan, eplerenone, ergotamine, everolimus, felodipine, fentanyl, hormonal contraceptive agents, indinavir, fluticasone, lopinavir, lovastatin, lurasidone, maraviroc, midazolam, nisoldipine, pimozide, quetiapine, quinidine, saquinavir, sildenafil,… (Deferasirox label, Drug interactions)
- DesonidecorticosteroidModerate
Laboratory evaluation for adrenal insufficiency and consideration of replacement or stress doses of a rapidly acting glucocorticoid are strongly recommended in such patients. (Megestrol label, Warnings and precautions)
- DexamethasonecorticosteroidModerate
Laboratory evaluation for adrenal insufficiency and consideration of replacement or stress doses of a rapidly acting glucocorticoid are strongly recommended in such patients. (Megestrol label, Warnings and precautions)
- Divalproex (valproate)anticonvulsantModerate
Aspirin, carbapenem antibiotics, estrogen-containing hormonal contraceptives, methotrexate: Monitoring of valproate concentrations is recommended ( 7.1 ) (Divalproex (valproate) label, Drug interactions)
- DolutegravirantiretroviralModerate
…following drugs can be coadministered with dolutegravir without a dose adjustment: atazanavir/ritonavir, darunavir/ritonavir, elbasvir/grazoprevir, methadone, midazolam, omeprazole, oral contraceptives containing norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol, prednisone, rifabutin, rilpivirine, sofosbuvir/velpatasvir, and tenofovir [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] . (Dolutegravir label, Drug interactions)
- Drospirenone and ethinyl estradioloral contraceptiveModerate
COCs containing DRSP may be associated with a higher risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) than COCs containing levonorgestrel or some other progestins. (Drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol label, Warnings and precautions)
- DuloxetineSNRIModerate
Therefore, an increase or decrease in the metabolism of CYP3A substrates (e.g., oral contraceptives and other steroidal agents) resulting from induction or inhibition is not anticipated, although clinical studies have not been performed. (Duloxetine label, Drug interactions)
- Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftorModerate
For patients with CF taking hormonal contraceptives who develop rash, consider interrupting TRIKAFTA and hormonal contraceptives. (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Drug interactions)
- EslicarbazepineanticonvulsantModerate
Hormonal Contraceptives: APTIOM may decrease the effectiveness of hormonal contraceptives. (Eslicarbazepine label, Drug interactions)
- FelbamateanticonvulsantModerate
Effects of Felbatol ® on Low-Dose Combination Oral Contraceptives A group of 24 nonsmoking, healthy white female volunteers established on an oral contraceptive regimen containing 30 µg ethinyl estradiol and 75 µg gestodene for at least 3 months received 2400 mg/day of felbamate from midcycle (day 15) to midcycle (day 14) of two consecutive oral contraceptive… (Felbamate label, Drug interactions)
- FlibanserinCNS depressantModerate
Weak CYP3A4 Inhibitors Examples Oral contraceptives, cimetidine, fluoxetine, ginkgo, ranitidine Clinical Implications The concomitant use of ADDYI with multiple weak CYP3A4 inhibitors may increase the risk of adverse reactions. (Flibanserin label, Drug interactions)
- Fluconazoleazole antifungalModerate
Oral contraceptives Two pharmacokinetic studies with a combined oral contraceptive have been performed using multiple doses of fluconazole. (Fluconazole label, Drug interactions)
- FludrocortisonecorticosteroidModerate
Laboratory evaluation for adrenal insufficiency and consideration of replacement or stress doses of a rapidly acting glucocorticoid are strongly recommended in such patients. (Megestrol label, Warnings and precautions)
- FluocinonidecorticosteroidModerate
Laboratory evaluation for adrenal insufficiency and consideration of replacement or stress doses of a rapidly acting glucocorticoid are strongly recommended in such patients. (Megestrol label, Warnings and precautions)
- FluticasonecorticosteroidModerate
Laboratory evaluation for adrenal insufficiency and consideration of replacement or stress doses of a rapidly acting glucocorticoid are strongly recommended in such patients. (Megestrol label, Warnings and precautions)
- Fluticasone and salmeterolcorticosteroidModerate
Laboratory evaluation for adrenal insufficiency and consideration of replacement or stress doses of a rapidly acting glucocorticoid are strongly recommended in such patients. (Megestrol label, Warnings and precautions)
- GabapentinanticonvulsantModerate
Oral Contraceptive Based on AUC and half-life, multiple-dose pharmacokinetic profiles of norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol following administration of tablets containing 2.5 mg of norethindrone acetate and 50 mcg of ethinyl estradiol were similar with and without coadministration of gabapentin (400 mg three times a day; N=13). (Gabapentin label, Drug interactions)
- GlimepiridesulfonylureaModerate
…somatropin, protease inhibitors, atypical antipsychotic medications (e.g., olanzapine and clozapine), barbiturates, diazoxide, laxatives, rifampin, thiazides and other diuretics, corticosteroids, phenothiazines, thyroid hormones, estrogens, oral contraceptives, phenytoin, nicotinic acid, sympathomimetics (e.g., epinephrine, albuterol, terbutaline), and isoniazid. (Glimepiride label, Drug interactions)
- GlipizidesulfonylureaModerate
…GLUCOTROL XL, leading to worsening glycemic control: atypical antipsychotics (e.g., olanzapine and clozapine), corticosteroids, danazol, diuretics, estrogens, glucagon, isoniazid, niacin, oral contraceptives, phenothiazines, progestogens (e.g., in oral contraceptives), protease inhibitors, somatropin, sympathomimetic agents (e.g., albuterol, epinephrine, terbutaline),… (Glipizide label, Drug interactions)
- HalobetasolcorticosteroidModerate
Laboratory evaluation for adrenal insufficiency and consideration of replacement or stress doses of a rapidly acting glucocorticoid are strongly recommended in such patients. (Megestrol label, Warnings and precautions)
- HydrocortisonecorticosteroidModerate
Laboratory evaluation for adrenal insufficiency and consideration of replacement or stress doses of a rapidly acting glucocorticoid are strongly recommended in such patients. (Megestrol label, Warnings and precautions)
- Insulin aspartinsulinModerate
…Glucose Lowering Effect of Insulin Aspart Drugs: Atypical antipsychotics (e.g., olanzapine and clozapine), corticosteroids, danazol, diuretics, estrogens, glucagon, isoniazid, niacin, oral contraceptives, phenothiazines, progestogens (e.g., in oral contraceptives), protease inhibitors, somatropin, sympathomimetic agents (e.g., albuterol, epinephrine, terbutaline),… (Insulin aspart label, Drug interactions)
- Insulin degludecinsulinModerate
…Glucose Lowering Effect of Insulin Degludec Drugs: Atypical antipsychotics (e.g., olanzapine and clozapine), corticosteroids, danazol, diuretics, estrogens, glucagon, isoniazid, niacin, oral contraceptives, phenothiazines, progestogens (e.g., in oral contraceptives), protease inhibitors, somatropin, sympathomimetic agents (e.g., albuterol, epinephrine, terbutaline),… (Insulin degludec label, Drug interactions)
- Insulin detemirinsulinModerate
…Blood Glucose Lowering Effect of LEVEMIR Drugs: Atypical antipsychotics (e.g., olanzapine and clozapine), corticosteroids, danazol, diuretics, estrogens, glucagon, isoniazid, niacin, oral contraceptives, phenothiazines, progestogens (e.g., in oral contraceptives), protease inhibitors, somatropin, sympathomimetic agents (e.g., albuterol, epinephrine, terbutaline),… (Insulin detemir label, Drug interactions)
- Insulin glargineinsulinModerate
…Lowering Effect of Insulin Glargine-yfgn Drugs: Atypical antipsychotics (e.g., olanzapine and clozapine), corticosteroids, danazol, diuretics, estrogens, glucagon, isoniazid, niacin, oral contraceptives, phenothiazines, progestogens (e.g., in oral contraceptives), protease inhibitors, somatropin, sympathomimetic agents (e.g., albuterol, epinephrine, terbutaline),… (Insulin glargine label, Drug interactions)
- Insulin lisproinsulinModerate
…Blood Glucose Lowering Effect of LYUMJEV Drugs: Atypical antipsychotics (e.g., olanzapine and clozapine), corticosteroids, danazol, diuretics, estrogens, glucagon, isoniazid, niacin, oral contraceptives, phenothiazines, progestogens (e.g., in oral contraceptives), protease inhibitors, somatropin, sympathomimetic agents (e.g., albuterol, epinephrine, terbutaline),… (Insulin lispro label, Drug interactions)
- LamotrigineanticonvulsantModerate
Concomitant Use with Estrogen-Containing Products, Including Oral Contraceptives Some estrogen-containing oral contraceptives have been shown to decrease serum concentrations of lamotrigine [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] . (Lamotrigine label, Warnings and precautions)
- LeflunomideimmunosuppressantModerate
Effect on Oral Contraceptives Teriflunomide may increase the systemic exposures of ethinylestradiol and levonorgestrel. (Leflunomide label, Drug interactions)
- Levothyroxinethyroid hormoneModerate
…Drugs That May Alter T 4 and Triiodothyronine (T 3 ) Serum Transport Without Effecting Free Thyroxine (FT 4 ) Concentration (Euthyroidism) Drug or Drug Class Effect Clofibrate Estrogen-containing oral contraceptives Estrogens (oral) Heroin/Methadone 5-Fluorouracil Mitotane Tamoxifen These drugs may increase serum thyroxine-binding globulin (TBG) concentration. (Levothyroxine label, Drug interactions)
- Liothyroninethyroid hormoneModerate
Table 2: Drugs That May Alter Triiodothyronine (T3) Serum Transport Without Affecting Free Thyroxine (FT4) Concentration (Euthyroidism) Drug or Drug Class Effect Clofibrate Estrogen-containing oral contraceptives Estrogens (oral) Heroin/Methadone 5-Fluorouracil Mitotane Tamoxifen These drugs may increase serum thyroxine-binding globulin (TBG) concentration. (Liothyronine label, Drug interactions)
- MethylprednisolonecorticosteroidModerate
Laboratory evaluation for adrenal insufficiency and consideration of replacement or stress doses of a rapidly acting glucocorticoid are strongly recommended in such patients. (Megestrol label, Warnings and precautions)
- MometasonecorticosteroidModerate
Laboratory evaluation for adrenal insufficiency and consideration of replacement or stress doses of a rapidly acting glucocorticoid are strongly recommended in such patients. (Megestrol label, Warnings and precautions)
- MycophenolateimmunosuppressantModerate
MYHIBBIN may reduce effectiveness of oral contraceptives. (Mycophenolate label, Drug interactions)
- NintedanibModerate
Advise women taking oral hormonal contraceptives experiencing vomiting, diarrhea, or other conditions where the drug absorption may be reduced to use alternative highly effective contraception. (Nintedanib label, Warnings and precautions)
- Norgestimate and ethinyl estradioloral contraceptiveModerate
Effects of Other Drugs on Combined Oral Contraceptives Substances decreasing the plasma concentrations of COCs Drugs or herbal products that induce certain enzymes, including cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4), may decrease the plasma concentrations of COCs and potentially diminish the effectiveness of COCs or increase breakthrough bleeding. (Norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol label, Drug interactions)
- OxcarbazepineanticonvulsantModerate
Oral Contraceptive: TRILEPTAL may decrease the effectiveness of hormonal contraceptives ( 7.3 ) (Oxcarbazepine label, Drug interactions)
- PerampanelanticonvulsantModerate
Contraceptives: 12 mg once daily may decrease the effectiveness of hormonal contraceptives containing levonorgestrel ( 7.1 ) (Perampanel label, Drug interactions)
- Phentermine and topiramateCNS stimulantModerate
Oral Contraceptives Clinical Impact Co-administration of multiple-dose phentermine and topiramate extended-release capsules 15 mg/92 mg once daily with a single dose of oral contraceptive containing 35 µg ethinyl estradiol (estrogen component) and 1 mg norethindrone (progestin component), in obese otherwise healthy volunteers, decreased the exposure of ethinyl… (Phentermine and topiramate label, Drug interactions)
- PhenytoinanticonvulsantModerate
Warfarin Increased and decreased PT/INR responses have been reported when phenytoin is coadministered with warfarin Other Corticosteroids, doxycycline, estrogens, furosemide, oral contraceptives, paroxetine, quinidine, rifampin, sertraline, theophylline, and vitamin D Drugs whose level is decreased by phenytoin Anticoagulants Apixaban, dabigatran, edoxaban, rivaroxaban… (Phenytoin label, Drug interactions)
- PitolisantQT-prolonging drugModerate
Sensitive CYP3A4 Substrates (including hormonal contraceptives): WAKIX may reduce effectiveness of sensitive CYP3A4 substrates. (Pitolisant label, Drug interactions)
- PrednisolonecorticosteroidModerate
Laboratory evaluation for adrenal insufficiency and consideration of replacement or stress doses of a rapidly acting glucocorticoid are strongly recommended in such patients. (Megestrol label, Warnings and precautions)
- PrednisonecorticosteroidModerate
Laboratory evaluation for adrenal insufficiency and consideration of replacement or stress doses of a rapidly acting glucocorticoid are strongly recommended in such patients. (Megestrol label, Warnings and precautions)
- Raloxifeneselective estrogen receptor modulatorModerate
History of Hypertriglyceridemia when Treated with Estrogens Limited clinical data suggest that some women with a history of marked hypertriglyceridemia (>5.6 mmol/L or >500 mg/dL) in response to treatment with oral estrogen or estrogen plus progestin may develop increased levels of triglycerides when treated with EVISTA. (Raloxifene label, Warnings and precautions)
- RifampinantibioticModerate
Telaprevir Decrease AUC by 92% Systemic Hormonal Contraceptives Prevention or Management: Advise patients to change to non-hormonal methods of birth control during rifampin therapy Estrogens Decrease exposure Progestins Anticonvulsants Phenytoin Administered with rifampin 450 mg daily Decrease exposure Antiarrhythmics Disopyramide Decrease exposure Mexiletine… (Rifampin label, Drug interactions)
- RiluzoleModerate
The concomitant use of strong or moderate CYP1A2 inhibitors (e.g., ciprofloxacin, enoxacin, fluvoxamine, methoxsalen, mexiletine, oral contraceptives, thiabendazole, vemurafenib, zileuton) with TIGLUTIK may increase the risk of TIGLUTIK - associated adverse reactions [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ]. (Riluzole label, Drug interactions)
- RoflumilastPDE4 inhibitorModerate
Oral Contraceptives Containing Gestodene and Ethinyl Estradiol The co-administration of DALIRESP (500 mcg) with oral contraceptives containing gestodene and ethinyl estradiol may increase roflumilast systemic exposure and may result in increased side effects. (Roflumilast label, Drug interactions)
- TeriflunomideimmunosuppressantModerate
Effect of AUBAGIO on Oral Contraceptives AUBAGIO may increase the systemic exposures of ethinylestradiol and levonorgestrel. (Teriflunomide label, Drug interactions)
- TheophyllinemethylxanthineModerate
Estrogen Estrogen containing oral contraceptives decrease theophylline clearance in a dose-dependent fashion. (Theophylline label, Drug interactions)
- TirzepatideGLP-1 receptor agonistModerate
Advise patients using oral hormonal contraceptives to switch to a non-oral contraceptive method, or add a barrier method of contraception for 4 weeks after initiation with ZEPBOUND and for 4 weeks after each dose escalation. (Tirzepatide label, Drug interactions)
- TocilizumabimmunosuppressantModerate
Exercise caution when coadministering TOFIDENCE with CYP3A4 substrate drugs where decrease in effectiveness is undesirable, e.g., oral contraceptives, lovastatin, atorvastatin, etc. (Tocilizumab label, Drug interactions)
- TopiramateanticonvulsantModerate
Patients taking estrogen-containing or progestin-only contraceptives should be asked to report any change in their bleeding patterns. (Topiramate label, Drug interactions)
- TriamcinolonecorticosteroidModerate
Laboratory evaluation for adrenal insufficiency and consideration of replacement or stress doses of a rapidly acting glucocorticoid are strongly recommended in such patients. (Megestrol label, Warnings and precautions)
- UrsodiolModerate
Drugs Affecting Lipid Metabolism Estrogens, oral contraceptives, and clofibrate (and perhaps other lipid-lowering drugs) increase hepatic cholesterol secretion and encourage cholesterol gallstone formation and hence may counteract the effectiveness of URSO 250 and URSO Forte. (Ursodiol label, Drug interactions)
- Valproic acidanticonvulsantModerate
Aspirin, carbapenem antibiotics, estrogen-containing hormonal contraceptives: Monitoring of valproate concentrations is recommended (7.1) (Valproic acid label, Drug interactions)
- WarfarinanticoagulantModerate
…carbamazepine, phenobarbital, rifampin CYP1A2 acyclovir, allopurinol, caffeine, cimetidine, ciprofloxacin, disulfiram, enoxacin, famotidine, fluvoxamine, methoxsalen, mexiletine, norfloxacin, oral contraceptives, phenylpropanolamine, propafenone, propranolol, terbinafine, thiabendazole, ticlopidine, verapamil, zileuton montelukast, moricizine, omeprazole, phenobarbital,… (Warfarin label, Drug interactions)
Minor mentions (23)
- AcarboseantidiabeticMinor
These drugs include the thiazides and other diuretics, corticosteroids, phenothiazines, thyroid products, estrogens, oral contraceptives, phenytoin, nicotinic acid, sympathomimetics, calcium channel-blocking drugs, and isoniazid. (Acarbose label, Drug interactions)
- ClobazambenzodiazepineMinor
Effect of SYMPAZAN ® on Other Drugs Hormonal Contraceptives SYMPAZAN ® is a weak CYP3A4 inducer. (Clobazam label, Drug interactions)
- ClozapineantipsychoticMinor
Moderate or weak CYP1A2 inhibitors include oral contraceptives and caffeine. (Clozapine label, Drug interactions)
- Dihydroergotamineergot alkaloidMinor
Oral Contraceptives The effect of oral contraceptives on the pharmacokinetics of Dihydroergotamine Mesylate Injection, USP has not been studied. (Dihydroergotamine label, Drug interactions)
- Doxycyclinetetracycline antibioticMinor
Concurrent use of tetracyclines, including doxycycline hyclate may render oral contraceptives less effective. (Doxycycline label, Drug interactions)
- Empagliflozin and metforminSGLT2 inhibitorMinor
These drugs include the thiazides and other diuretics, corticosteroids, phenothiazines, thyroid products, estrogens, oral contraceptives, phenytoin, nicotinic acid, sympathomimetics, calcium channel blocking drugs, and isoniazid. (Empagliflozin and metformin label, Drug interactions)
- GlyburidesulfonylureaMinor
These drugs include the thiazides and other diuretics, corticosteroids, phenothiazines, thyroid products, estrogens, oral contraceptives, phenytoin, nicotinic acid, sympathomimetics, calcium channel blocking drugs, and isoniazid. (Glyburide label, Drug interactions)
- Glyburide and metforminsulfonylureaMinor
Examples: Thiazides and other diuretics, corticosteroids, phenothiazines, thyroid products, estrogens, oral contraceptives, phenytoin, nicotinic acid, sympathomimetics, calcium channel blockers, and isoniazid. (Glyburide and metformin label, Drug interactions)
- Insulin regular (human)insulinMinor
Atypical Antipsychotics (e.g., olanzapine and clozapine), Corticosteroids, Danazol, Diuretics, Estrogens, Glucagon, Isoniazid, Niacin, Oral Contraceptives, Phenothiazines, Progestogens (e.g., in oral contraceptives), Protease inhibitors, Somatropin, Sympathomimetic Agents (e.g., albuterol, epinephrine, terbutaline) and Thyroid Hormones. (Insulin regular (human) label, Drug interactions)
- IsotretinoinretinoidMinor
Oral Contraceptives Isotretinoin Capsules did not result in clinically significant changes in the pharmacokinetics of norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol when used concomitantly with a norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol oral contraceptive [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )]. (Isotretinoin label, Drug interactions)
- LevetiracetamanticonvulsantMinor
Potential pharmacokinetic interactions of or with levetiracetam were assessed in clinical pharmacokinetic studies (phenytoin, valproate, warfarin, digoxin, oral contraceptive, probenecid) and through pharmacokinetic screening in the placebo-controlled clinical studies in epilepsy patients. (Levetiracetam label, Drug interactions)
- MedroxyprogesteroneprogestinMinor
Changes in Contraceptive Effectiveness Associated with Co-Administration of Other Products If a woman on hormonal contraceptives takes a drug or herbal product that induces enzymes, including CYP3A4, that metabolize contraceptive hormones, counsel her to use additional contraception or a different method of contraception. (Medroxyprogesterone label, Drug interactions)
- MetforminbiguanideMinor
Examples: Thiazides and other diuretics, corticosteroids, phenothiazines, thyroid products, estrogens, oral contraceptives, phenytoin, nicotinic acid, sympathomimetics, calcium channel blockers, and isoniazid. (Metformin label, Drug interactions)
- Mirabegronbeta-adrenergic agonistMinor
Drug interaction studies were conducted in adult patients to investigate the effect of coadministered drugs on the pharmacokinetics of mirabegron and the effect of mirabegron on the pharmacokinetics of coadministered drugs (e.g., ketoconazole, rifampin, solifenacin succinate, tamsulosin, and oral contraceptives) [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] . (Mirabegron label, Drug interactions)
- Norethindrone and ethinyl estradioloral contraceptiveMinor
Changes in Contraceptive Effectiveness Associated with Co-Administration of Other Products If a woman on hormonal contraceptives takes a drug or herbal product that induces enzymes, including CYP3A4, that metabolize contraceptive hormones, counsel her to use additional contraception or a different method of contraception. (Norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol label, Drug interactions)
- Pioglitazone and metforminthiazolidinedioneMinor
These drugs include the thiazides and other diuretics, corticosteroids, phenothiazines, thyroid products, estrogens, oral contraceptives, phenytoin, nicotinic acid, sympathomimetics, calcium channel blockers, and isoniazid. (Pioglitazone and metformin label, Drug interactions)
- PregabalinanticonvulsantMinor
No pharmacokinetic interactions were observed between LYRICA and carbamazepine, gabapentin, lamotrigine, oral contraceptive, phenobarbital, phenytoin, topiramate, and valproic acid. (Pregabalin label, Drug interactions)
- RepaglinidemeglitinideMinor
Examples: Atypical antipsychotics (e.g., olanzapine and clozapine), calcium channel antagonists, corticosteroids, danazol, diuretics, estrogens, glucagon, isoniazid, niacin, oral contraceptives, phenothiazines, progestogens (e.g., in oral contraceptives), protease inhibitors, somatropin, sympathomimetic agents (e.g., albuterol, epinephrine, terbutaline), and… (Repaglinide label, Drug interactions)
- RufinamideanticonvulsantMinor
Hormonal contraceptives may be less effective with BANZEL; use additional non-hormonal forms of contraception ( 7.3 ) (Rufinamide label, Drug interactions)
- Sitagliptin and metforminDPP-4 inhibitorMinor
Examples: Thiazides and other diuretics, corticosteroids, phenothiazines, thyroid products, estrogens, oral contraceptives, phenytoin, nicotinic acid, sympathomimetics, calcium channel blockers, and isoniazid. (Sitagliptin and metformin label, Drug interactions)
- TerbinafineantifungalMinor
There is no information available from adequate drug-drug interaction studies with the following classes of drugs: oral contraceptives, hormone replacement therapies, hypoglycemics, phenytoins, thiazide diuretics, and calcium channel blockers. (Terbinafine label, Drug interactions)
- Tetracyclinetetracycline antibioticMinor
Concurrent use of tetracycline may render oral contraceptives less effective. (Tetracycline label, Drug interactions)
- ZiprasidoneantipsychoticMinor
Oral Contraceptives In vivo studies have revealed no effect of ziprasidone on the pharmacokinetics of estrogen or progesterone components. (Ziprasidone label, Drug interactions)
No significant interaction reported (6)
- AlosetronNo interaction
Another study showed that alosetron had no clinically significant effect on plasma concentrations of the oral contraceptive agents ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel (CYP3A4 substrates). (Alosetron label, Drug interactions)
- DarifenacinanticholinergicNo interaction
Combination oral contraceptives Darifenacin (10 mg three times daily) had no effect on the pharmacokinetics of the combination oral contraceptives containing levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)] . (Darifenacin label, Drug interactions)
- FesoterodineanticholinergicNo interaction
Oral Contraceptives In the presence of fesoterodine, there are no clinically significant changes in the plasma concentrations of combined oral contraceptives containing ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . (Fesoterodine label, Drug interactions)
- Montelukastleukotriene receptor antagonistNo interaction
No dose adjustment is needed when SINGULAIR is co-administered with theophylline, prednisone, prednisolone, oral contraceptives, fexofenadine, digoxin, warfarin, gemfibrozil, itraconazole, thyroid hormones, sedative hypnotics, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents, benzodiazepines, decongestants, and Cytochrome P450 (CYP) enzyme inducers [see Clinical Pharmacology… (Montelukast label, Drug interactions)
- TiagabineanticonvulsantNo interaction
Oral Contraceptives : Multiple dose administration of tiagabine (8 mg/day monotherapy) did not alter the pharmacokinetics of oral contraceptives in healthy women of child-bearing age. (Tiagabine label, Drug interactions)
- Zafirlukastleukotriene receptor antagonistNo interaction
In a single-blind, parallel-group, 3-week study in 39 healthy female subjects taking oral contraceptives, 40 mg twice daily of zafirlukast had no significant effect on ethinyl estradiol plasma concentrations or contraceptive efficacy. (Zafirlukast label, Precautions)
Check Megestrol against everything you take. Add your full list; every pair is checked at once.
Open in the checkerNot medical advice. Severity reflects the label's wording, not your circumstances. A "major" flag can be routine under supervision and a "minor" one can matter at high doses. Ask a pharmacist.