Zovia Drug Interactions

If you are taking antibiotics, barbiturates, or certain seizure medications while taking Zovia, drug interactions could occur. These negative interactions could increase your risk of developing side effects or cause an unintentional pregnancy. Tell your healthcare provider about all other medications you are taking so that you can discuss any possible Zovia drug interactions that may apply to you.

 

An Overview of Zovia Drug Interactions

Zovia® (ethynodiol diacetate/ethinyl estradiol) can potentially interact with several other medicines. Sometimes, these interactions can be severe enough to lead to unintentional pregnancy. In many situations, a backup method of birth control, such as condoms, may be advised. Some of the medicines that can lead to Zovia drug interactions include:
 
  • Aminoglutethimide (Cytadren®)
  • Antibiotics
  • Aprepitant (Emend®)
  • Barbiturates, such as:
 
    • Amobarbital (Amytal®)
    • Butalbital (Fioricet®, Fiorinal®)
    • Pentobarbital (Nembutal®)
    • Phenobarbital (Luminal®)
    • Primidone (Mysoline®)
    • Secobarbital (Seconal®)
 
  • Cyclosporine (Gengraf®, Neoral®, Sandimmune®)
  • Modafinil (Provigil®)
  • Protease inhibitors, such as:
 
 
 
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;