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Medicines estradiol hemihydrate + norethisterone acetateQuestion & answer

estradiol hemihydrate + norethisterone acetate · Medicine question

Can it be taken with lamotrigine?

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Answer

It may lower lamotrigine concentrations and reduce seizure control. The prescriber should review monitoring and whether adjustment is needed.

Sources for this answer

Estradot Conti 30/95 transdermal patch, 30 micrograms/24 hours and 95 micrograms/24 hours — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics
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Evorel Conti — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics

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