Ogen Interactions Explained
The following sections explain in detail the potentially negative interactions that can occur when
Ogen is combined with any of the substances listed above.
Barbiturate Medications
Barbiturates may cause your body to metabolize the hormones in Ogen too rapidly, possibly leading to low levels of Ogen in the body. This can make Ogen 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 Ogen, possibly leading to high levels of Ogen in the body. This may increase the risk of
Ogen side effects. Check with your healthcare provider before combining Ogen with certain antibiotics or antifungals.
Certain Seizure Medications
Some
seizure medications may cause your body to metabolize the hormones in Ogen too quickly, possibly leading to low levels of Ogen in the body. Although this can make Ogen less effective, it is not a dangerous drug interaction.
Cyclosporine (Gengraf, Neoral, Sandimmune)
Ogen 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
Ogen alternatives.
Grapefruit Juice
Grapefruit juice may decrease the ability of your liver to metabolize Ogen, possibly leading to high levels of Ogen in the body. This may increase the risk of side effects of Ogen.
Protease Inhibitors
Protease inhibitors may decrease the ability of your liver to metabolize Ogen, possibly leading to high levels of Ogen in the body. This may increase the risk of side effects. Check with your healthcare provider before combining these medications.
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