Progesterone has 29 known drug interactions based on U.S. FDA drug labeling data. 2 are classified as major interactions requiring close medical supervision. Notable interactions include combinations with Isotretinoin, Phenobarbital Sodium, Antifungal Products. Patients taking Progesterone should inform their healthcare provider of all current medications — including over-the-counter drugs and supplements — to avoid potentially harmful combinations. Data sourced from OpenFDA and the NIH National Library of Medicine.
- Total
- 29
- Major
- 2
- Moderate
- 5
Major (2)
- Progesterone + Isotretinoin— Micro-dosed Progesterone Preparations: Micro-dosed progesterone preparations ("minipills" that do not contain an estroge…
- Progesterone + Phenobarbital Sodium— Phenobarbital may decrease the effect of progesterone through induction of hepatic microsomal enzymes.
Moderate (5)
- Progesterone + Antifungal Products— Use with other vaginal products not recommended as this may alter progesterone release and absorption from the vaginal i…
- Progesterone + Carbamazepine— May increase elimination of progesterone through induction of hepatic cytochrome P450-3A4 system.
- Progesterone + Pentobarbital Sodium— Pretreatment with or concurrent barbiturate administration may decrease progesterone effects.
- Progesterone + Phenobarbital— Phenobarbital may decrease the effect of progesterone by increasing its metabolism.
- Progesterone + Rifampin— May increase elimination of progesterone through induction of hepatic cytochrome P450-3A4 system.