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Estradiol + Letermovir

Severity: Moderate

Estradiol and Letermovir: moderate interaction.

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Summary

Letermovir is a moderate CYP3A inhibitor and may raise estradiol exposure. This may increase estrogen-related adverse effects.

What this interaction means in plain words

Estradiol and Letermovir can affect each other. The combination is often manageable, but it may need a change of dose, a change of timing, or extra checks while both are taken.

Estradiol belongs to Endocrine; Letermovir belongs to Anti Virals.

Evidence level: Moderate

Why it happens

CYP3A4 inhibition reduces the oxidative metabolism of estradiol.

What to do

Monitor for estrogenic adverse effects during letermovir therapy and reduce the estradiol dose if they occur.

What to ask your pharmacist

  • Should I take them at different times of day?
  • Does the dose of either medicine need to change?
  • Is there anything I should avoid, such as alcohol or certain foods, while on both?

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Frequently asked questions

Can I take Estradiol with Letermovir?

MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Estradiol and Letermovir can affect each other. The combination is often manageable, but it may need a change of dose, a change of timing, or extra checks while both are taken. Letermovir is a moderate CYP3A inhibitor and may raise estradiol exposure. This may increase estrogen-related adverse effects.

How serious is the interaction between Estradiol and Letermovir?

MediHelp rates it moderate, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Monitor for estrogenic adverse effects during letermovir therapy and reduce the estradiol dose if they occur.

What other medicines interact with Estradiol?

MediHelp also lists interactions of Estradiol with, for example, Anastrozole, Fezolinetant, Ospemifene. The full list is on the Estradiol page.

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