Ethinyl Estradiol and Etonogestrel and Saw Palmetto
Determining the interaction of Ethinyl Estradiol and Etonogestrel and Saw Palmetto and the possibility of their joint administration.
In the database of official manuals used in the service creation an interaction registered by statistical results of studies was found, which can either lead to negative consequences for the patient health or strengthen a mutual positive effect. A doctor should be consulted to address the issue of joint drug administration.
Consumer:Consumer information for this minor interaction is not currently available. Some minor drug interactions may not be clinically relevant in all patients. Minor drug interactions do not usually cause harm or require a change in therapy. However, your healthcare provider can determine if adjustments to your medications are needed.
Professional:Theoretically, coadministration with saw palmetto may interfere with the pharmacologic effects of estrogen-containing drugs including oral contraceptives. Saw palmetto has been observed in one study to possess antiestrogenic effects. However, the interaction has not been reported.
- Miller LG "Herbal medicinals: selected clinical considerations focusing on known or potential drug-herb interactions." Arch Intern Med 158 (1998): 2200-11
Generic Name: ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel
Brand name: NuvaRing
Synonyms: Ethinyl estradiol and etonogestrel (vaginal ring)
Generic Name: saw palmetto
Brand name: Prostate SR
Synonyms: n.a.
In the course of checking the drug compatibility and interactions, data from the following reference sources was used: Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com.
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