Drug interactions
Cortisone + Ergotamine
Severity: Minor
Cortisone and Ergotamine: minor interaction.
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Summary
Corticosteroids are weak CYP3A4 inducers, and any reduction in ergotamine levels is likely small. Clinical significance is minimal.
What this interaction means in plain words
Cortisone and Ergotamine 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 induction of CYP3A4 may slightly increase ergotamine metabolism.
What to do
No specific action needed; monitor migraine response.
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 Ergotamine
- Almotriptan + Ergotamine Contraindicated
- Atazanavir + Ergotamine Contraindicated
- Clarithromycin + Ergotamine Contraindicated
- Cobicistat + Ergotamine Contraindicated
- Darunavir + Ergotamine Contraindicated
- Dihydroergotamine intranasal + Ergotamine Contraindicated
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Cortisone with Ergotamine?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Cortisone and Ergotamine 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 are weak CYP3A4 inducers, and any reduction in ergotamine levels is likely small. Clinical significance is minimal.
How serious is the interaction between Cortisone and Ergotamine?
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 specific action needed; monitor migraine response.
What other medicines interact with Ergotamine?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Ergotamine with, for example, Almotriptan, Atazanavir, Clarithromycin. The full list is on the Ergotamine page.
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