Sarafem Interactions Explained
The following sections explain in detail the potentially negative interactions that can occur when
Sarafem is combined with any of the drugs listed above.
Alprazolam (Xanax)
Taking Sarafem with
alprazolam can increase the level of alprazolam in your blood, increasing your risk of side effects. Your healthcare provider may need to decrease your dose of alprazolam.
Aspirin
Taking Sarafem and aspirin together can increase your risk of stomach bleeding. Talk to your healthcare provider before taking aspirin and Sarafem together.
Certain Antipsychotic Medications
Sarafem can increase the level of certain
antipsychotic medications in your blood and can increase your risk of side effects. Your healthcare provider may need to lower your dose of the antipsychotic medicine.
Pimozide and
thioridazine should never be taken with Sarafem. In fact, you should not take thioridazine if you have taken Sarafem within the past five weeks.
Certain Seizure Medications
Taking Sarafem with certain
seizure medications (
carbamazepine and
phenytoin) can increase the level of the
seizure medication in your blood, increasing your risk of side effects. Your healthcare provider may need to decrease your dose of the seizure medication.
Diazepam (Valium)
Taking Sarafem with
diazepam can increase the level of diazepam in your blood, increasing your risk of side effects. Your healthcare provider may need to decrease your dose of diazepam.
Digoxin (Digitek, Lanoxin)
Taking Sarafem and
digoxin together can increase your risk of
digoxin side effects. Your healthcare provider may need to adjust your digoxin dose when starting or stopping Sarafem.
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