Drug interactions
Clonazepam + Desogestrel-ethinyl estradiol
Severity: Minor
Clonazepam and Desogestrel-ethinyl estradiol: minor interaction.
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Summary
Clonazepam is metabolized mainly by nitroreduction and CYP3A4, and any effect of ethinyl estradiol is expected to be minimal. Mild increases in sedation are possible but not well documented.
What this interaction means in plain words
Clonazepam and Desogestrel-ethinyl estradiol have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Clonazepam belongs to Central Nervous System; Desogestrel-ethinyl estradiol belongs to Endocrine.
Why it happens
Possible weak inhibition of oxidative benzodiazepine metabolism by ethinyl estradiol.
What to do
No dose change is routinely needed; watch for excess sedation or drowsiness.
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 Desogestrel-ethinyl estradiol
- Desogestrel-ethinyl estradiol + Fezolinetant Contraindicated
- Aminocaproic acid + Desogestrel-ethinyl estradiol Major
- Amobarbital + Desogestrel-ethinyl estradiol Major
- Anastrozole + Desogestrel-ethinyl estradiol Major
- Apalutamide + Desogestrel-ethinyl estradiol Major
- Atazanavir + Desogestrel-ethinyl estradiol Major
Other interactions of Clonazepam
- Calcium / magnesium / potassium / sodium oxybates + Clonazepam Contraindicated
- Clonazepam + Sodium oxybate Contraindicated
- Alfentanil + Clonazepam Major
- Alprazolam + Clonazepam Major
- Amobarbital + Clonazepam Major
- Belladonna and opium + Clonazepam Major
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Clonazepam with Desogestrel-ethinyl estradiol?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Clonazepam and Desogestrel-ethinyl estradiol have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Clonazepam is metabolized mainly by nitroreduction and CYP3A4, and any effect of ethinyl estradiol is expected to be minimal. Mild increases in sedation are possible but not well documented.
How serious is the interaction between Clonazepam and Desogestrel-ethinyl estradiol?
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 dose change is routinely needed; watch for excess sedation or drowsiness.
What other medicines interact with Desogestrel-ethinyl estradiol?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Desogestrel-ethinyl estradiol with, for example, Fezolinetant, Aminocaproic acid, Amobarbital. The full list is on the Desogestrel-ethinyl estradiol page.
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