Does Atazanavir Interact with Norethindrone And Ethinyl Estradiol?
CDI records a major classification for Atazanavir and Norethindrone And Ethinyl Estradiol. The stored summary is: HIV protease inhibitor (in combination with ritonavir) that may increase plasma concentrations of norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol. Patients taking both medications should consult their healthcare provider before starting, stopping, or changing the dosage of either drug. This record was extracted from drug labeling through openFDA. NIH/NLM RxNorm is used for drug identities. The summary and severity classification are CDI's processed information, not a verbatim source quotation. Product, route, and patient circumstances matter.
- Severity
- Major
- Norethindrone And Ethinyl Estradiol Class
- Estrogen
- Management
- Close medical supervision required
- Data Source
- U.S. FDA via OpenFDA
What To Tell Your Doctor or Pharmacist
If you are taking Atazanavir and your doctor is considering prescribing Norethindrone And Ethinyl Estradiol (or vice versa), make sure to:
- Inform your doctor and pharmacist of all current medications, including over-the-counter drugs and supplements
- Ask whether the benefits of combining these medications outweigh the risks for your specific situation
- Ask what symptoms to watch for that would indicate the interaction is causing problems
- Ask how frequently you should be monitored while these are co-prescribed
- Ask whether any dosage adjustments are needed
- Never stop or change either medication without first consulting your healthcare provider