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Ethinyl estradiol and desogestrel and alcohol

Result of checker of drug Ethinyl estradiol and desogestrel interaction with alcohol. Whether they can be taken together or this combination is not allowed.

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Ethinyl estradiol and desogestrel <> Alcohol
Relevance: 01.01.2021

When checking interaction based on authoritative sources Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com there are contraindications or side effects that may cause harm or increase the negative effect from drug interaction with alcohol.

Consumer:

Consumer information for this minor interaction is not currently available. Some minor drug interactions may not be clinically relevant in all patients. Minor drug interactions do not usually cause harm or require a change in therapy. However, your healthcare provider can determine if adjustments to your medications are needed.

Professional:

The central nervous system effects and blood levels of ethanol may be increased in patients taking oral contraceptives, although data are lacking and reports are contradictory. The mechanism may be due to enzyme inhibition. Consider counseling women about this interaction which is unpredictable.

References:
  • Hobbes J, Boutagy J, Shenfield GM "Interactions between ethanol and oral contraceptive steroids." Clin Pharmacol Ther 38 (1985): 371-80
Ethinyl estradiol and desogestrel

Generic Name: desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol

Brand Name: Azurette, Cyclessa, Desogen, Isibloom, Kariva, Mircette, Reclipsen, Cyred

Synonyms: Ethinyl Estradiol and Desogestrel

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