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  • remove Flovent Diskus
    fluticasone propionate inhaled
  • remove norgestimate/ ethinyl estradiol
    generic
  • remove Topamax
    topiramate

multicheck MultiCheck Results - 2 Interactions

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Avoid/Use Alternative

Smiley face Smiley face norgestimate/ethinyl estradiol (generic) + Topamax (topiramate)

Avoid/Use Alternative


ethinyl estradiol (contraceptive) + topiramate

use additional non-hormonal or alternative contraception during and x28 days after topiramate tx, especially w/ topiramate doses >200 mg/day: combo may decr. ethinyl estradiol levels, contraceptive efficacy (hepatic metabolism induced)

norgestimate (contraceptive) + topiramate

use additional non-hormonal or alternative contraception during and x28 days after topiramate tx, especially w/ topiramate doses >200 mg/day: combo may decr. norgestimate and active metabolites levels, contraceptive efficacy (hepatic metabolism induced)

Additional Considerations

Smiley face Smiley face topiramate in Topamax

beverages or products containing ethanol are contraindicated within 6h of topiramate extended-release (ER) capsules administration; combo may incr. topiramate release rate, levels, risk of adverse effects, decr. duration of efficacy

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