Accelis Interactions Explained
The following sections explain in detail the potentially negative interactions that can occur when
Accelis is combined with any of the drugs listed above.
Alcohol
Combining alcohol with Accelis can increase your risk of side effects, such as drowsiness, confusion, memory loss, or difficulty breathing. Serious side effects may also occur.
Antidepressant Medications
Combining an
antidepressant with Accelis can increase your risk of side effects, such as drowsiness, confusion, memory loss, or difficulty breathing. Serious side effects may also occur. Make sure to talk to your healthcare provider before taking Accelis with an antidepressant, as you may need to be monitored more closely.
Barbiturates
Combining a barbiturate with Accelis can increase your risk of side effects, such as drowsiness, confusion, memory loss, or difficulty breathing. Serious side effects may also occur. Make sure to talk to your healthcare provider before taking Accelis with a barbiturate.
Benzodiazepines
Combining Accelis with benzodiazepines can increase your risk of side effects, such as drowsiness, confusion, memory loss, or difficulty breathing. Serious side effects may also occur. Make sure to talk to your healthcare provider before taking Accelis with a benzodiazepine.
Diabetes Medications
Because Accelis may decrease blood sugar levels, your healthcare provider may recommend that you monitor your blood sugar more often when starting or stopping Accelis. Your healthcare provider may need to adjust your dose of
diabetes medications.
Estrogen-Containing Medications
Theoretically, Accelis may interfere with estrogens, perhaps making them less effective (which could increase the risk of pregnancy in the case of
birth control pills, patches, or rings).