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Desogestrel-ethinyl estradiol + Elagolix

Gravité: Majeure

Desogestrel-ethinyl estradiol and Elagolix: major interaction.

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Résumé

Elagolix lowers estrogen levels, while estrogen-containing contraceptives are expected to oppose this effect and reduce its efficacy. Elagolix is also not a reliable contraceptive and may reduce hormonal contraceptive exposure.

Ce que signifie cette interaction, en termes simples

Desogestrel-ethinyl estradiol and Elagolix can interact in a way that may be serious. Using them together is sometimes necessary, but it needs a deliberate decision by the prescriber, a plan for monitoring, and clear advice on the warning signs to watch for.

Desogestrel-ethinyl estradiol belongs to Endocrine; Elagolix belongs to Musculoskeletal.

Niveau de preuve: Moderate

Pourquoi elle survient

Pharmacodynamic antagonism between exogenous estrogen and elagolix-induced estrogen suppression.

Conduite à tenir

Avoid estrogen-containing contraceptives and use non-hormonal contraception during elagolix therapy and for 1 week after stopping.

Questions à poser à votre pharmacien

  • Does the benefit of taking both outweigh the risk in my case?
  • Do I need any blood test, ECG or other check while on both?
  • What early warning signs should I watch for, and what should I do if they appear?

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Questions fréquentes

Can I take Desogestrel-ethinyl estradiol with Elagolix?

MediHelp rates the interaction as major. Desogestrel-ethinyl estradiol and Elagolix can interact in a way that may be serious. Using them together is sometimes necessary, but it needs a deliberate decision by the prescriber, a plan for monitoring, and clear advice on the warning signs to watch for. Elagolix lowers estrogen levels, while estrogen-containing contraceptives are expected to oppose this effect and reduce its efficacy. Elagolix is also not a reliable contraceptive and may reduce hormonal contraceptive exposure.

How serious is the interaction between Desogestrel-ethinyl estradiol and Elagolix?

MediHelp rates it major, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Avoid estrogen-containing contraceptives and use non-hormonal contraception during elagolix therapy and for 1 week after stopping.

What other medicines interact with Desogestrel-ethinyl estradiol?

MediHelp also lists interactions of Desogestrel-ethinyl estradiol with, for example, Fezolinetant, Aminocaproic acid, Amobarbital. The full list is on the Desogestrel-ethinyl estradiol page.

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