Drug Interactions With Quasense

The following sections explain in detail the potentially negative interactions that can occur when Quasense is combined with any of the drugs listed above.

 

Aminoglutethimide can make Quasense less effective, possibly increasing your risk of pregnancy. Talk with your healthcare provider before using these medications together. You may need to use a backup method of contraception, such as condoms.

 

There have been reports of accidental pregnancy occurring in women taking birth control pills and certain antibiotics. However, the significance of this interaction is still uncertain. Some antibiotics may be more likely to cause problems than others. If you are taking an antibiotic, ask your healthcare provider if you need to use a backup method of contraception.

 

Aprepitant can make Quasense less effective, perhaps increasing your chance of pregnancy. Talk with your healthcare provider before using these medications together. You may need to use a backup method of contraception.

 

Atorvastatin may increase the level of Quasense in your blood, which can increase your risk of side effects of Quasense. Check with your healthcare provider before taking these medications together.

 

Barbiturates may cause your body to metabolize the hormones in Quasense too quickly, which could increase your risk of pregnancy. Ask your healthcare provider if you should use a different method of contraception while taking a barbiturate.

 

Quasense may increase the level of cyclosporine in your blood, possibly increasing the chance of side effects of cyclosporine. Talk with your healthcare provider before taking these medications together. You may need a lower cyclosporine dose, or you may need to switch to a different method of contraception.