Drug interactions
Alprazolam + Desogestrel-ethinyl estradiol
Severity: Minor
Alprazolam and Desogestrel-ethinyl estradiol: minor interaction.
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Summary
Oral contraceptives containing ethinyl estradiol may reduce the clearance of alprazolam, raising its levels.
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Other interactions of Desogestrel-ethinyl estradiol
Other interactions of Alprazolam
- Alprazolam + Calcium / magnesium / potassium / sodium oxybates Contraindicated
- Alprazolam + Itraconazole Contraindicated
- Alprazolam + Ketoconazole Contraindicated
Drug class
- Alprazolam
- Central Nervous System
- Desogestrel-ethinyl estradiol
- Endocrine
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