Does Ritonavir Interact with Norethindrone And Ethinyl Estradiol?
Ritonavir and Norethindrone And Ethinyl Estradiol have a contraindicated drug interaction according to U.S. FDA drug labeling data. Do not co-administer with HCV combination therapy containing ombitasvir/paritaprevir/ritonavir due to potential for ALT elevations. 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
- Contraindicated
- Ritonavir Class
- Cytochrome P450 3A Inhibitor
- Norethindrone And Ethinyl Estradiol Class
- Estrogen
- Management
- Do not take together
- Data Source
- U.S. FDA via OpenFDA
What To Tell Your Doctor or Pharmacist
If you are taking Ritonavir 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 about alternative medications that do not interact with your current regimen
- Ask how frequently you should be monitored while these are co-prescribed
- Never stop or change either medication without first consulting your healthcare provider