Pattyannruss

This is only basic listings.
It doesn't go into detail.

Interesting reading though.

http://www.drugstore.com/pharmacy/dr...=Glucophage+XR

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.

Pattyannruss

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Shelly30

Thanks for posting about the xr being taken on any empty stomach.

I posted it on a different message board and everyone disagreed with me, all I said was to talk to their pharmacist. I wasnt told initially to take it on an empty stomach and I was taking it with food. My insulin levels were better but still high. I was able to cut back on my dose because of taking it on an empty stomach.

Pattyannruss

I even surprised my DR with that one.
All the other basic info stats to take it with/after dinner.

But some women here have been told to take it in the morning then they can't figure out why they get so tired.

So I have been trying to remember to take it BEFORE dinner.
It has been hard. Most times I forget and endup taking it after.

All I can say is try. If it doesn't work or there is a prob,go back to what your used to.

Have a good day,
Patty

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Endometriosis (Infertility Cause)
Andnomyosis (Infertility/Miscarry Cause)
Fibroid tummores(One reason for Non stop AF)
Tubal ligation syndrome(Sister of PCOS)

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StaciM

Thanks for the info Patty! It's amazing how often we don't know the dangerous interactions with other meds. Seems like people tend to think that Pharmacists and Doctors know when in actuality then don't! We should ALWAYS know what we are taking and especially how it reacts with the other things we are taking, including Vitamins, Minerals and Herbs.

TennGirl

Patty-thanks for posting. I'm scared to death now, and I'm waiting for my doc to call me back. I'm on Paxil, Klonopin, and Meridia, and the severity of Paxil and Meridia is major. So, I'm waiting for him to get back to me. Thank you again for posting.

dreamy28

What an excellent resource! Thanks so much for posting this!

*BIG HUGS FROM CANADA*

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amy_578

SO, u can't even drink a few beers every once in a while when i told me doctor that i drank she didn't seem to concerned and out me on the medication
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DarlingBri

Effexor XR, Yasmin and Spiro is a perfectly fine combo if you watch the alcohol and caffine. Hurrah!

girlfriend

Hey just wanted to know if you can take vitex and parlodel at the same time.

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50mg + 100mg clomid no O
O on 150mg + 1000mg glucophage
Lap and Dye in Aug 02 found endo.
HSG unblocked, blocked tube Feb 03
May 1 big follie on r/side 20mm
All blood work seems in order
Cycles are regular
cd1 8th Aug 03
Vitex 1200-1600mg daily
off parlodel and clomid for now
cd1 9th sept 03
started charting
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nobimbo

I found this site the other day when I was researching interactions with guar gum (Benefiber). It does the same things as drugstore.com's tool, but with alternative medicines. This link will show you the type of info you can get, but it looks like you have to join to use the tool (I reached this particular page through a google search on guar gum and Met):

http://www.genesishealth.com/microme...nt/ci0064.aspx

Linda

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dx pcos 1984, type II diabetes 2001, also hypertension
Met 2000mg since 2001, started Glucophage XR 4/22/04, then switched to Met ER 6/04; also: multi, Vit. C, Vit. E, B12/folic acid combo, fish oil & borage oil combo, garlic capsules, cinnamon, Vitex, calcium with magnesium/zinc, biotin, CoQ10, selenium,iron
Other meds: Verapamil and Altace(for blood pressure)
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UAE for fibroid 3/24/03 and 3/16/04

PeacefulAngel

How wonderful!!

Thank you so much for posting this!!!

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Joanne cira 1973

I went to the site Pattyannrus listed. Quite happy with it, except I could find any info about Dianne 35.

I did find out my blood pressure tablets and met are not a good combo though. Could explain a few things....

Dotsia

Hi Ladies,
I just came back from my dermatologist who prescribed Dynacin, an antibiotic to treat the sudden flareups of acne on my chest and back. I found out later today that antibiotics my lessen the effect of bcps. He knows that I am on the bcp Mircette and still prescribed Dynacin. Any of you ladies on bcps and antibiotics at the same time? I wrote my doctor to ask him about this and he just replied saying that the risks are minimal. Do any of you have any experience with this. I've seen this mentioned somewhere on the board but because I was not concerned with it at that time I don't remember what it said and now I can't find it. Thanks in advance for you suggestions.
Dotsia