Drug interactions
Clonazepam + Elagolix
Severity: Minor
Clonazepam and Elagolix: minor interaction.
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Summary
Elagolix is a weak-to-moderate CYP3A4 inducer and may modestly lower clonazepam levels, possibly reducing its effect.
What this interaction means in plain words
Clonazepam 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.
Clonazepam belongs to Central Nervous System; Elagolix belongs to Musculoskeletal.
Why it happens
Induction of CYP3A4 by elagolix increases clonazepam clearance.
What to do
Monitor clinical response to clonazepam and adjust the dose if effect is diminished.
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 Clonazepam
- Calcium / magnesium / potassium / sodium oxybates + Clonazepam Contraindicated
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- Alfentanil + Clonazepam Major
- Alprazolam + Clonazepam Major
- Amobarbital + Clonazepam Major
- Belladonna and opium + Clonazepam Major
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- Elagolix + Erythromycin Major
- Elagolix + Ethinyl estradiol-drospirenone Major
- Elagolix + Ethinyl estradiol-levonorgestrel Major
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Clonazepam with Elagolix?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Clonazepam 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 modestly lower clonazepam levels, possibly reducing its effect.
How serious is the interaction between Clonazepam 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 clinical response to clonazepam and adjust the dose if effect is diminished.
What other medicines interact with Clonazepam?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Clonazepam with, for example, Calcium / magnesium / potassium / sodium oxybates, Sodium oxybate, Alfentanil. The full list is on the Clonazepam page.
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