Drug Interactions between escitalopram and Junel Fe 1/20
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:
- escitalopram
- Junel Fe 1/20 (ethinyl estradiol/norethindrone)
Interactions between your drugs
No interactions were found between escitalopram and Junel Fe 1/20. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
escitalopram
A total of 694 drugs are known to interact with escitalopram.
- Escitalopram is in the drug class selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors.
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Escitalopram is used to treat the following conditions:
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder (off-label)
- Body Dysmorphic Disorder (off-label)
- Borderline Personality Disorder (off-label)
- Depression
- Fibromyalgia (off-label)
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (off-label)
- Major Depressive Disorder
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (off-label)
- Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (off-label)
- Somatoform Pain Disorder (off-label)
- Trichotillomania (off-label)
- Vulvodynia (off-label)
Junel Fe 1/20
A total of 468 drugs are known to interact with Junel Fe 1/20.
- Junel fe 1/20 is in the following drug classes: contraceptives, sex hormone combinations.
- Junel fe 1/20 is used to treat Birth Control.
Drug and food interactions
norethindrone food
Applies to: Junel Fe 1 / 20 (ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone)
Grapefruit juice may increase the blood levels of certain medications such as norethindrone. You may want to limit your consumption of grapefruit and grapefruit juice during treatment with norethindrone. However, if you have been regularly consuming grapefruit or grapefruit juice with the medication, then it is advisable for you to talk with your doctor before changing the amounts of these products in your diet, as this may alter the effects of your medication. Contact your doctor if your condition changes or you experience increased side effects. Orange juice is not expected to interact.
escitalopram food
Applies to: escitalopram
Alcohol can increase the nervous system side effects of escitalopram such as dizziness, drowsiness, and difficulty concentrating. Some people may also experience impairment in thinking and judgment. You should avoid or limit the use of alcohol while being treated with escitalopram. Do not use more than the recommended dose of escitalopram, and avoid activities requiring mental alertness such as driving or operating hazardous machinery until you know how the medication affects you. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns.
ethinyl estradiol food
Applies to: Junel Fe 1 / 20 (ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone)
Information for this minor interaction is available on the professional version.
ethinyl estradiol food
Applies to: Junel Fe 1 / 20 (ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone)
Information for this minor interaction is available on the professional version.
norethindrone food
Applies to: Junel Fe 1 / 20 (ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone)
Information for this minor interaction is available on the professional version.
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.
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 interaction information available. |
Further information
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