Drug interactions
Chlordiazepoxide-clidinium + Elagolix
Severity: Minor
Chlordiazepoxide-clidinium and Elagolix: minor interaction.
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Summary
Elagolix is a weak-to-moderate CYP3A4 inducer and may lower chlordiazepoxide concentrations, potentially reducing its effect.
What this interaction means in plain words
Chlordiazepoxide-clidinium and Elagolix have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Chlordiazepoxide-clidinium belongs to Gastrointestinal Tract; Elagolix belongs to Musculoskeletal.
Why it happens
Induction of CYP3A4 by elagolix increases chlordiazepoxide metabolism.
What to do
Monitor for reduced benzodiazepine efficacy and adjust the dose if needed.
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 Chlordiazepoxide-clidinium
- Alfentanil + Chlordiazepoxide-clidinium Major
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- Benzhydrocodone / acetaminophen + Chlordiazepoxide-clidinium Major
- Brexanolone + Chlordiazepoxide-clidinium Major
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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Chlordiazepoxide-clidinium with Elagolix?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Chlordiazepoxide-clidinium and Elagolix have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Elagolix is a weak-to-moderate CYP3A4 inducer and may lower chlordiazepoxide concentrations, potentially reducing its effect.
How serious is the interaction between Chlordiazepoxide-clidinium and Elagolix?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Monitor for reduced benzodiazepine efficacy and adjust the dose if needed.
What other medicines interact with Chlordiazepoxide-clidinium?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Chlordiazepoxide-clidinium with, for example, Alfentanil, Alprazolam, Amobarbital. The full list is on the Chlordiazepoxide-clidinium page.
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