Drug interactions
Bazedoxifene-conjugated estrogens + L-methylfolate
Severity: Minor
Bazedoxifene-conjugated estrogens and L-methylfolate: minor interaction.
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Summary
Oral estrogens may slightly lower folate status, which could modestly reduce L-methylfolate levels. This is of little clinical significance.
What this interaction means in plain words
Bazedoxifene-conjugated estrogens and L-methylfolate have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Bazedoxifene-conjugated estrogens belongs to Endocrine; L-methylfolate belongs to Miscellaneous.
Why it happens
Mechanism not established; possibly altered folate metabolism.
What to do
No action is needed unless folate deficiency is suspected.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Is there anything I should notice while taking both?
- Do I need to tell my doctor at the next visit?
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Other interactions of L-methylfolate
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Bazedoxifene-conjugated estrogens with L-methylfolate?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Bazedoxifene-conjugated estrogens and L-methylfolate have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Oral estrogens may slightly lower folate status, which could modestly reduce L-methylfolate levels. This is of little clinical significance.
How serious is the interaction between Bazedoxifene-conjugated estrogens and L-methylfolate?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: No action is needed unless folate deficiency is suspected.
What other medicines interact with Bazedoxifene-conjugated estrogens?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Bazedoxifene-conjugated estrogens with, for example, Anastrozole, Ospemifene, Antithrombin alfa. The full list is on the Bazedoxifene-conjugated estrogens page.
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