Does Levonorgestrelethinyl Estradiol And Ethinyl Estradiol Interact with Temazepam?
CDI records a moderate classification for Levonorgestrelethinyl Estradiol And Ethinyl Estradiol and Temazepam. The stored summary is: Oral contraceptives may increase clearance of temazepam. 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
- Moderate
- Levonorgestrelethinyl Estradiol And Ethinyl Estradiol Class
- Estrogen
- Temazepam Class
- Benzodiazepine
- Management
- Monitor for effects
- Data Source
- U.S. FDA via OpenFDA
What To Tell Your Doctor or Pharmacist
If you are taking Levonorgestrelethinyl Estradiol And Ethinyl Estradiol and your doctor is considering prescribing Temazepam (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 whether any dosage adjustments are needed
- Never stop or change either medication without first consulting your healthcare provider