Veozah Interactions: Alcohol, Medications, and Others

Does Veozah interact with other drugs?

Before you start taking Veozah, tell your doctor and pharmacist about any prescription, over-the-counter, or other drugs you take. Sharing this information with them may help prevent possible interactions. (To learn whether Veozah interacts with herbs or vitamins and supplements, see the “Are there other interactions with Veozah?” section below.)

If you have questions about drug interactions that may affect you, talk with your doctor or pharmacist.

The table below lists drugs that may have an adverse effect on people taking Veozah. For more information, see the “When should I avoid Veozah?” section below.

When should I avoid Veozah?

Certain health conditions or other factors could raise your risk of harm if you take Veozah. In such cases, your doctor may not prescribe Veozah for you. These are known as contraindications. The list below includes contraindications of Veozah.

If you have cirrhosis: If you have cirrhosis (severe liver scarring), your doctor likely will not prescribe Veozah. This is because Veozah may cause liver problems as a side effect. By taking Veozah, you could worsen cirrhosis.

If you have cirrhosis, your doctor can recommend a different treatment option for you.

If you have a severe kidney problem: Your body relies on your kidneys to help remove Veozah from your system. Doctors typically will not prescribe Veozah for people who have severe kidney problems, including kidney failure. This is because taking Veozah while having this condition could lead to high levels of Veozah in your body. And this could increase your risk of side effects from the drug.

If you have a severe kidney problem, your doctor can recommend a different treatment option for you.

If you take medications that slow the activity of a certain enzyme: Your body relies on a specific enzyme (protein) to break down Veozah. Doctors typically will not prescribe Veozah if you’re taking medications that slow the activity of this enzyme. This is because taking Veozah with these drugs could raise the level of Veozah in your body. In turn, this could increase your risk of side effects.

Examples of these medications include:

• the H2 receptor blocker drug cimetidine (Tagamet HB)
• the antidepressant drug fluvoxamine (Luvox)
• the irregular heart rhythm drug mexiletine

Before you start Veozah treatment, tell your doctor all the medications you’re taking. They can advise you on any possible interactions with Veozah. Also, discuss whether any of the factors above apply to you. They can determine whether Veozah is safe for you to take.

Does Veozah interact with alcohol?

Veozah is not known to interact with alcohol. But Veozah and large amounts of alcohol can cause liver damage. So drinking large amounts of alcohol during Veozah treatment could make you more likely to experience this side effect.

Alcohol also may trigger the vasomotor symptoms of menopause, such as hot flashes. And Veozah is taken to treat these symptoms. That means drinking alcohol during Veozah treatment could make it harder to manage these symptoms.

If you have questions about consuming alcohol while taking Veozah, talk with your doctor or pharmacist.

Are there other interactions with Veozah?

Veozah may have other interactions. They could occur with supplements, foods, vaccines, or even lab tests. See below for details. Note that the information below does not include all other interactions possible with Veozah.

Does Veozah interact with supplements?

Before you start taking Veozah, talk with your doctor and pharmacist about any herbs or vitamins and supplements you take. Sharing this information with them may help you avoid possible interactions.

If you have questions about interactions that may affect you, talk with your doctor or pharmacist.

Veozah interactions with herbs

Veozah currently has no reports of interacting with herbs. But this doesn’t mean that interactions with herbs won’t be recognized in the future.

For this reason, it’s still important to check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking any of these products while taking Veozah.

Veozah interactions with vitamins

Veozah currently has no reports of interacting with vitamins. But this doesn’t mean that vitamin interactions won’t be recognized in the future.

For this reason, it’s still important to check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking any of these products while taking Veozah.

Does Veozah interact with food?

Veozah currently has no reports of interacting with food. If you have questions about eating certain foods during your treatment with Veozah, talk with your doctor.

Does Veozah interact with vaccines?

Veozah currently has no reports of interacting with vaccines. If you have questions about getting certain vaccines during your Veozah treatment, talk with your doctor.

Does Veozah interact with lab tests?

Veozah currently has no reports of Veozah interacting with lab tests. If you have questions about having certain lab tests during your treatment with Veozah, talk with the healthcare professional ordering the test.

Does Veozah interact with cannabis or CBD?

Veozah currently has no reports of interacting with cannabis (commonly called marijuana) or cannabis products such as cannabidiol (CBD). But as with any drug or supplement, talk with your doctor before using cannabis with Veozah.

Note: Cannabis is illegal at a federal level but is legal in many states to varying degrees.

Does my health history affect whether I should take Veozah?

Certain medical conditions or other health factors may raise the risk of interactions with Veozah. Before taking Veozah, talk with your doctor about your health history. They’ll determine whether Veozah is right for you.

Health conditions or other factors that might interact with Veozah include:

Severe liver problems: If you have a severe liver problem, such as liver failure, talk with your doctor before taking Veozah. Veozah could cause liver damage as a side effect, which may worsen your liver problem. Your doctor can tell you whether Veozah is a safe treatment option.

Your doctor likely won’t prescribe Veozah if you have cirrhosis (severe liver scarring). For details, see the “When should I avoid Veozah?” section above.

Severe kidney problems: Your doctor likely won’t prescribe Veozah if you have a severe kidney problem, including kidney failure. For details, see the “When should I avoid Veozah?” section above.

Pregnancy: It’s not known whether Veozah is safe to take during pregnancy. If you’re pregnant or planning a pregnancy, talk with your doctor before taking Veozah.

Breastfeeding: It’s not known whether it’s safe to take Veozah while breastfeeding. It’s also not known whether the drug passes into breast milk or causes side effects in a child who’s breastfed. If you’re breastfeeding or planning to breastfeed, talk with your doctor about your options.

Allergic reaction: If you’ve had an allergic reaction to Veozah or any of its ingredients, your doctor will likely not prescribe Veozah. This is because taking the drug could cause another allergic reaction. You can ask your doctor about other treatments that may be better choices for you.

How can I prevent interactions?

Taking certain steps can help you avoid interactions with Veozah. Before starting treatment, talk with your doctor and pharmacist. Things to discuss with them include:

• Whether you drink alcohol or use cannabis.
• Other medications you take, as well as any vitamins, supplements, and herbs. Your doctor or pharmacist can help you fill out a medication list.
• What to do if you start taking a new drug during your Veozah treatment.

It’s also important to understand Veozah’s label and other paperwork that may come with the drug. Colored stickers that describe interactions may be on the label. And the paperwork (sometimes called the patient package insert or medication guide) may have other details about interactions. (If you did not get paperwork with Veozah, ask your pharmacist to print a copy for you.)

If you have difficulty reading or understanding this information, your doctor or pharmacist can help.

Taking Veozah exactly as prescribed also can help prevent interactions.

What should I ask my doctor?

If you still have questions about Veozah and its possible interactions, talk with your doctor.

Questions you may want to ask your doctor include:

• What should I do if I suspect a possible drug interaction with Veozah?
• Do I have any health conditions that interact with Veozah?
• Do I need to tell you if I start taking another medication during my Veozah treatment?

To learn more about Veozah, see this “Veozah (fezolinetant)” article.

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