Drug interactions
Cortisone + Donepezil
Severity: Minor
Cortisone and Donepezil: minor interaction.
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Summary
Corticosteroids may weakly induce CYP3A4 and could slightly reduce donepezil exposure. A clinically meaningful change in effect is unlikely.
What this interaction means in plain words
Cortisone and Donepezil 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
Weak CYP3A4 induction increasing donepezil clearance.
What to do
No routine action needed. Monitor cognitive response if long-term high-dose corticosteroids are used.
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 Donepezil
- Donepezil + Dronedarone Contraindicated
- Donepezil + Pimozide Contraindicated
- Donepezil + Thioridazine Contraindicated
- Donepezil + Vandetanib Contraindicated
- Amiodarone + Donepezil Major
- Amisulpride + Donepezil Major
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Cortisone with Donepezil?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Cortisone and Donepezil have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Corticosteroids may weakly induce CYP3A4 and could slightly reduce donepezil exposure. A clinically meaningful change in effect is unlikely.
How serious is the interaction between Cortisone and Donepezil?
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 needed. Monitor cognitive response if long-term high-dose corticosteroids are used.
What other medicines interact with Donepezil?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Donepezil with, for example, Dronedarone, Pimozide, Thioridazine. The full list is on the Donepezil page.
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