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Can Acitretin And Cyclosporine Be Taken Together For Psoriasis?
Question: Hello,
My dermatologist has prescribed Acitretin & Cyclosporine for treatment of my newly developed Psoriasis.
Both drugs appear strong. Is it ok to be on these drugs at the same time?
Thank you,
My dermatologist has prescribed Acitretin & Cyclosporine for treatment of my newly developed Psoriasis.
Both drugs appear strong. Is it ok to be on these drugs at the same time?
Thank you,
Brief Answer:
no interactions with each other
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
Cyclosporine and acitretin are not known to interact with each other according to medical drug interaction checkers.
They can interact with other agents however so if you are on additional medications, you can let me know so that these could also be assessed.
Grape fruit juice should be avoided with cyclosporine because it can cause increased levels of this drug.
Red wine can cause decreased levels.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
no interactions with each other
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
Cyclosporine and acitretin are not known to interact with each other according to medical drug interaction checkers.
They can interact with other agents however so if you are on additional medications, you can let me know so that these could also be assessed.
Grape fruit juice should be avoided with cyclosporine because it can cause increased levels of this drug.
Red wine can cause decreased levels.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you DR.
I am on Amlodipine as well for high blood pressure.
Is it ok to have a 4-5 drinks a week while on these medications?
I heard it's not a good idea while on Acitretin.
Thanks, XXXXXXX
I am on Amlodipine as well for high blood pressure.
Is it ok to have a 4-5 drinks a week while on these medications?
I heard it's not a good idea while on Acitretin.
Thanks, XXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
amlodipine can cause increase cyclosporine
Detailed Answer:
HI
Alcohol is not generally good with the acitretin but this is mainly for women not men.
Alcohol causes the build up of a breakdown product called etretinate, in women it can cause potential problems (cause fetal abnormalities).
It would cause build up in males as well but the consequences are not clear
Alcohol can decrease cyclosporine levels as mentioned , this may be limited to red wine but it is possible other types may do this as well
Amlodipine can potentially increase the levels of cyclosporine in some persons, not all may have this problem, but this should be kept in mind.
There is a minor counter reaction where cyclosporine can increase amlodipine but this is normally not significant
If anything else unclear, feel free to ask
amlodipine can cause increase cyclosporine
Detailed Answer:
HI
Alcohol is not generally good with the acitretin but this is mainly for women not men.
Alcohol causes the build up of a breakdown product called etretinate, in women it can cause potential problems (cause fetal abnormalities).
It would cause build up in males as well but the consequences are not clear
Alcohol can decrease cyclosporine levels as mentioned , this may be limited to red wine but it is possible other types may do this as well
Amlodipine can potentially increase the levels of cyclosporine in some persons, not all may have this problem, but this should be kept in mind.
There is a minor counter reaction where cyclosporine can increase amlodipine but this is normally not significant
If anything else unclear, feel free to ask
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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