Does Efavirenz Lamivudine And Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate Interact with Felodipine?
Efavirenz Lamivudine And Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate and Felodipine have a unknown drug interaction according to U.S. FDA drug labeling data. Calcium channel blockers: Diltiazem Others (e.g., felodipine, nicardipine, nifedipine, verapamil) ↓diltiazem* ↓desacetyl diltiazem* ↓N-monodesmethyldiltiazem* ↓calcium channel blocker Diltiazem dose adjustments should be guided by clinical response (refer to the full prescribing information for diltiazem). Patients taking both medications should consult their healthcare provider before starting, stopping, or changing the dosage of either drug. This information is based on official FDA drug labeling sourced from OpenFDA and the NIH National Library of Medicine.
- Severity
- Unknown
- Efavirenz Lamivudine And Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate Class
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus 1 Non-Nucleoside Analog Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor
- Felodipine Class
- Dihydropyridine Calcium Channel Blocker
- Management
- Consult your pharmacist
- Data Source
- U.S. FDA via OpenFDA
What To Tell Your Doctor or Pharmacist
If you are taking Efavirenz Lamivudine And Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate and your doctor is considering prescribing Felodipine (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
- Never stop or change either medication without first consulting your healthcare provider