Darunavir and Norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol interaction

Darunavir and Norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol: both prescribing labels describe an interaction that usually calls for monitoring, a dose change, or spacing the doses.

Moderate

Usually manageable with monitoring or a dose change. Tell your pharmacist you take both.

What the FDA labels say

From the Darunavir (PREZISTA) label · effective 2025-08-29

Moderate

Hormonal contraceptives : Effective alternative (non-hormonal) contraceptive method or a barrier method of contraception is recommended [see Use in Specific Populations (8.3) ] . ethinyl estradiol, norethindrone, drospirenone ↓ ethinyl estradiol ↓ norethindrone drospirenone: effects unknown For co-administration with drospirenone, clinical monitoring is recommended…

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Minor

No data are available to make recommendations on co-administration with other hormonal contraceptives.

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From the Norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol (Lo Loestrin Fe) label · effective 2025-03-07

Moderate

John’s wort topiramate HIV protease inhibitors and non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors : Significant changes (increase or decrease) in the plasma levels of the estrogen and progestin have been noted in some cases of co-administration of HIV protease inhibitors or of non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors.

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Moderate

CYP3A4 inhibitors such as itraconazole or ketoconazole may increase plasma hormone levels.

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