Drug interactions
Armodafinil + Estrogens conjugated synthetic
Severity: Moderate
Armodafinil and Estrogens conjugated synthetic: moderate interaction.
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Summary
Armodafinil is a weak CYP3A4 inducer and may reduce exposure to estrogens metabolized by this enzyme. This may reduce efficacy of hormone therapy or cause breakthrough bleeding.
What this interaction means in plain words
Armodafinil and Estrogens conjugated synthetic can affect each other. The combination is often manageable, but it may need a change of dose, a change of timing, or extra checks while both are taken.
Why it happens
Induction of CYP3A4 by armodafinil increases estrogen metabolism.
What to do
Monitor for loss of estrogenic effect or breakthrough bleeding and increase the estrogen dose if needed. Continue monitoring for a period after armodafinil is stopped.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Should I take them at different times of day?
- Does the dose of either medicine need to change?
- Is there anything I should avoid, such as alcohol or certain foods, while on both?
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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Armodafinil with Estrogens conjugated synthetic?
MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Armodafinil and Estrogens conjugated synthetic can affect each other. The combination is often manageable, but it may need a change of dose, a change of timing, or extra checks while both are taken. Armodafinil is a weak CYP3A4 inducer and may reduce exposure to estrogens metabolized by this enzyme. This may reduce efficacy of hormone therapy or cause breakthrough bleeding.
How serious is the interaction between Armodafinil and Estrogens conjugated synthetic?
MediHelp rates it moderate, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Monitor for loss of estrogenic effect or breakthrough bleeding and increase the estrogen dose if needed. Continue monitoring for a period after armodafinil is stopped.
What other medicines interact with Armodafinil?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Armodafinil with, for example, Avapritinib, Elacestrant, Elbasvir / grazoprevir. The full list is on the Armodafinil page.
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