Drug interactions
Conjugated estrogens + Cyanocobalamin
Severity: Minor
Conjugated estrogens and Cyanocobalamin: minor interaction.
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Summary
Estrogen therapy has been associated with slightly lower serum B12 concentrations, but this has not been shown to cause clinically important deficiency.
What this interaction means in plain words
Conjugated estrogens and Cyanocobalamin have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Why it happens
Mechanism not established; possible changes in B12 binding proteins or distribution.
What to do
No routine action is needed. Check B12 only if symptoms or other risk factors for deficiency exist.
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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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Conjugated estrogens with Cyanocobalamin?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Conjugated estrogens and Cyanocobalamin have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Estrogen therapy has been associated with slightly lower serum B12 concentrations, but this has not been shown to cause clinically important deficiency.
How serious is the interaction between Conjugated estrogens and Cyanocobalamin?
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 routine action is needed. Check B12 only if symptoms or other risk factors for deficiency exist.
What other medicines interact with Cyanocobalamin?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Cyanocobalamin with, for example, Chloramphenicol, Dichlorphenamide, Metformin. The full list is on the Cyanocobalamin page.
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