Avandia Drug Interactions (Cont.)

 
Gemfibrozil (Lopid)
Taking Avandia with gemfibrozil can increase the level of Avandia in your blood, increasing your risk of side effects. Your healthcare provider may need to decrease your dose of Avandia.
 
Rifampin (Rifadin) or Rifapentine (Priftin)
Taking Avandia with rifampin or rifapentine can decrease the level of Avandia in your blood, perhaps making it less effective. Your healthcare provider may need to increase your dose of Avandia.
 
Ritonavir (Norvir)
Taking Avandia with ritonavir can increase the level of Avandia in your blood, increasing your risk of side effects. Your healthcare provider may need to decrease your dose of Avandia.
 

Final Thoughts on Avandia Interactions

It is possible that not every Avandia drug interaction was discussed in this article. Therefore, you should talk with your pharmacist or healthcare provider about the specific drug interactions with Avandia that may apply to your situation.

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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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