How does Glivec interact with other drugs?
Like many medications, Glivec can affect, or be affected by, other products you may be taking. When this happens, Glivec or the other drugs may lose their effectiveness or produce more severe side effects. Some drugs that can cause interactions are commonly used over-the-counter medications, such as paracetamol (acetaminophen) or herbal products such as St. John’s Wort. Also, birth control pills (oral contraceptives), blood thinners (especially warfarin), and anticonvulsants might interact with Glivec. In addition, Glivec should not be taken with grapefruit juice. Therefore, it is very important to talk to your physician about all medications and supplements you are currently taking or are planning to take in the future.
Like many medications, Glivec can affect, or be affected by, other products you may be taking. When this happens, Glivec or the other drugs may lose their effectiveness or produce more severe side-effects. Some drugs that can cause interactions are commonly used over-the-counter medications, such as paracetamol (acetaminophen) or herbal products such as St. John’s Wort. Also, birth control pills (oral contraceptives), blood thinners (especially warfarin), and anticonvulsants might interact with Glivec. In addition, Glivec should not be taken with grapefruit juice. Therefore, it is very important to talk to your physician about all medications and supplements you are currently taking or are planning to take in the future.
