Drug Interactions between Junel Fe 1/20 and spironolactone
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:
- Junel Fe 1/20 (ethinyl estradiol/norethindrone)
- spironolactone
Interactions between your drugs
No interactions were found between Junel Fe 1/20 and spironolactone. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
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.
spironolactone
A total of 382 drugs are known to interact with spironolactone.
- Spironolactone is in the following drug classes: aldosterone receptor antagonists, potassium-sparing diuretics.
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Spironolactone is used to treat the following conditions:
- Acne (off-label)
- Alcohol Use Disorder (off-label)
- Alopecia (off-label)
- Edema
- Gender Dysphoria (off-label)
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hirsutism
- Hypokalemia
- Primary Hyperaldosteronism
- Primary Hyperaldosteronism Diagnosis
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.
spironolactone food
Applies to: spironolactone
Spironolactone and ethanol may have additive effects in lowering your blood pressure. You may experience headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, and/or changes in pulse or heart rate. These side effects are most likely to be seen at the beginning of treatment, following a dose increase, or when treatment is restarted after an interruption. Let your doctor know if you develop these symptoms and they do not go away after a few days or they become troublesome. Avoid driving or operating hazardous machinery until you know how the medications affect you, and use caution when getting up from a sitting or lying position. 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.
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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