Pattyannruss

Here is a print for the combo of Yasmin,GlucXR,WelbuterinSR
For me I should not have ANY alcohol,(no prob-quit 9yrs ago)No caffene and I need to take GlucXR on an empty stomach.(1hr before dinner)


WELLBUTRIN SR (BUPROPION HYDROCHLORIDE) and ALCOHOL
Severity: Major

Description: Drinking ALCOHOL (or taking any product containing alcohol) while being treated with BUPROPION may result in an increased risk of seizures.
Drinking alcohol while being treated with bupropion is not recommended. If you are being treated with bupropion while drinking alcohol (or taking any product containing alcohol) and are experiencing confusion, changes in mental awareness, sudden muscle spasms, or seizures, contact your physician immediately.

GLUCOPHAGE XR (METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE) and ALCOHOL
Severity: Moderate

Description: Drinking ALCOHOL (or taking any product containing alcohol) while being treated with METFORMIN may result in an increased risk of a serious condition that may cause extreme weakness and heavy breathing.

Drinking alcohol while being treated with metformin is not recommended. If you are drinking alcohol while being treated with metformin, and are experiencing extreme weakness and heavy breathing, contact your physician immediately.

YASMIN (ETHINYL ESTRADIOL) and FOOD (CAFFEINE)
Severity: Moderate

Description: Eating foods or drinking beverages that contain CAFFEINE while being treated with ORAL CONTRACEPTIVES may result in changes in your nervous system.

Some foods and beverages that contain caffeine include but are not limited to coffee, soft drinks, and chocolate. Caffeine may interact with a group of medications called oral contraceptives (or birth control pills). These medications are often called birth control pills even though they may be used for different reasons as well. Birth control pills include but are not limited to Ortho-Cyclen(R), Ovcon(R), Ortho-Novum(R), Levlen(R), and Demulen(R). If you are not sure if your medication is considered a birth control pill, consult your pharmacist or physician. Eating foods or drinking beverages containing caffeine while taking birth control pills may not be recommended. If you are taking birth control pills and consuming caffeine, and are experiencing severe anxiety, racing or pounding heartbeat, difficulty sleeping, restlessness, or changes in mental awareness, contact your physician.

GLUCOPHAGE XR (METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE) and FOOD
Severity: Moderate

Description: Taking METFORMIN with FOOD may cause the metformin in your blood to be too low.

If you take metformin with food, your metformin may not work as well as taking it without food. Your doctor may want you to take metformin with food, Your doctor may change the amount of medicine you take. Keep track of your blood sugar level. Take your metformin the same way each time, either with or without food. Call your doctor immediately for the following problems. 1. Your blood sugar level is very different each time you check it. 2. You feel dizzy or lightheaded. 3. You have trouble thinking. 4. You have blurred vision. 5. You have abdominal pain. 6. Your skin is cold and sweaty.

YASMIN (ETHINYL ESTRADIOL) and TOBACCO
Severity: Minor

Description: Using TOBACCO products while taking ORAL CONTRACEPTIVES may result in an increased risk of heart disease.

Tobacco products may interact with a group of medications called oral contraceptives (or birth control pills). These medications are often called birth control pills even though they may be used for other reasons as well. Birth control pills include but are not limited to Ortho-Cyclen(R), Ovcon(R), Ortho-Novum(R), Levlen(R), and Demulen(R). It is recommended to avoid tobacco products while being treated with birth control pills. Tobacco products include but are not limited to cigarettes, nicotine patches, nicotine gum, nicotine spray, and chewing tobacco. If you are not sure if your product is a birth control pill or tobacco product, contact your pharmacist or physician.




IMPORTANT: This tool doesn't include every possible interaction or account for individual responses to medicines. For example, very few studies examine how herbs, vitamins, and other supplements interact with medicines or each other. In addition, this tool doesn't list the increased effect you may experience when combining medicines with similar side effects. We recommend that you discuss this information with your doctor or pharmacist.





Severity rating definitions

What does "major" mean? The interaction may be life-threatening. Call your doctor immediately to discuss whether you should be taking these medicines together. Your doctor may need to change your therapy to reduce or prevent serious side effects.

What does "moderate" mean? The interaction may make your condition worse. Your doctor may need to change your therapy. Please talk to your doctor or pharmacist about using these medicines together.

What does "minor" mean? The interaction may increase the side effects of each drug. You can usually continue taking both drugs. If you experience any unusual or bothersome side effects, please report them to your doctor.