Estratest Interactions Explained
The following sections explain in detail the potentially negative interactions that can occur when
Estratest is combined with any of the substances listed above.
Barbiturates
Barbiturates may cause your body to metabolize the hormones in Estratest too quickly, possibly leading to low levels of Estratest in the body. Although this can make Estratest less effective, it is not considered a dangerous or serious drug interaction.
Certain Seizure Medications
Some
seizure medications may cause your body to metabolize the hormones in Estratest too quickly, which could lead to low levels of Estratest in the body. Although this can make Estratest less effective, it is not a dangerous drug interaction.
Cyclosporine (Gengraf, Neoral, Sandimmune)
Estratest may increase the level of cyclosporine in your blood, possibly 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
Estratest alternatives.
Grapefruit Juice
Grapefruit juice may decrease the ability of your liver to metabolize Estratest, which could lead to high levels of Estratest in the body. This may increase the risk of
Estratest side effects.
Insulin
Testosterone medications (such as the one in Estratest) may decrease your blood sugar. Your healthcare provider may need to decrease your
insulin dosage while you are on Estratest.
Protease Inhibitors
Protease inhibitors may decrease the ability of your liver to metabolize Estratest, possibly leading to high levels of Estratest in the body. This may increase the risk of Estratest side effects. Check with your healthcare provider before combining Estratest with a protease inhibitor.
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