Possible Food and Drug interactions when taking Ortho Evra

If hormonal contraceptives are taken with certain other drugs, the effects of the two could be increased, decreased or altered. It is especially important with your doctor before taking Ortho Evra combination with the following check boxes:




Acetaminophen

Antibiotics such as ampicillin and rifampicin

Anticonvulsants such as carbamazepine, felbamate, oxcarbazepine, phenytoin, and topiramate

Aspirin

Atorvastatin

Barbiturates (phenobarbital, secobarbital)

Clofibrate

Cyclosporin

Diabetes medicines such as

Folic Acid

Griseofulvin

Itraconazole

Ketoconazole

Morphine

Phenylbutazone

Prednisolone

Protease inhibitors (HIV drugs such as indinavir and nelfinavir)

St. John's

Temazepam

Theophylline

Vitamin C

Also, remember that hormonal contraceptives may affect tests for blood sugar levels and thyroid function and could cause an increase in triglycerides in the blood.