Estradiol implants

How can this medicine affect other medicines?

The following medicines may potentially reduce the blood levels and effect of this medicine: - rifamycins such as rifabutin and rifampicin - protease inhibitors such as ritonavir and nelfinavir - antiepileptic medicines such as carbamazepine, phenytoin, phenobarbital and primidone - barbiturates such as amobarbital (amylobarbitone) - the herbal remedy St John's wort (Hypericum perforatum). This may result in recurrence of symptoms or irregular bleeding. Tell your doctor if you are taking any other medicines before starting HRT. Oestrogens may increase the blood levels of ropinirole used for Parkinson's disease. Some women with diabetes may need small adjustments in their dose of insulin or antidiabetic tablets while taking this medicine. You should monitor your blood sugar and seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist if your blood sugar control seems to be altered after starting this medicine.

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