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from eMedTV.comMore Information on Climara Pro Interactions
The following sections explain in detail the potentially negative interactions that can occur when Climara Pro is combined with any of the drugs listed above.
Barbiturate Medications
Barbiturates may cause your body to metabolize the hormones in Climara Pro too rapidly, possibly leading to low levels of Climara Pro in the body. This can make Climara Pro less effective, but it is not a serious drug interaction.
Certain Antifungals or Antibiotics
Some antibiotic or antifungal medications may decrease the ability of your liver to metabolize Climara Pro, which could lead to high levels of Climara Pro in the body. This may increase the risk of Climara Pro side effects. Check with your healthcare provider before combining Climara Pro with certain antibiotics or antifungals.
Certain Seizure Medications
Some seizure medications may cause your body to metabolize the hormones in Climara Pro too quickly, possibly leading to low levels of Climara Pro in the body. Although this can make Climara Pro less effective, it is not a dangerous drug interaction.
Cyclosporine (Gengraf, Neoral, Sandimmune)
Climara Pro may increase the level of cyclosporine in your blood, potentially increasing the chance of side effects of cyclosporine. Talk with your healthcare provider before taking these medications together. You may need a lower cyclosporine dose, or you may need to switch to one of the many Climara Pro alternatives.
Protease Inhibitors
Protease inhibitors may decrease the ability of your liver to metabolize Climara Pro, which could lead to high levels of Climara Pro in the body. This may increase the risk of Climara Pro side effects. Check with your healthcare provider before combining these two medications.
Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD