Drug Interactions With Rosiglitazone (Cont.)

 
Gemfibrozil (Lopid)
Taking rosiglitazone with gemfibrozil can increase the level of rosiglitazone in your blood, increasing your risk of side effects. Your healthcare provider may need to decrease your dose of rosiglitazone.
 
Rifampin (Rifadin) or Rifapentine (Priftin)
Taking rosiglitazone with rifampin or rifapentine can decrease the level of rosiglitazone in your blood, perhaps making it less effective. Your healthcare provider may need to increase your dose of rosiglitazone.
 
Ritonavir (Norvir)
Taking rosiglitazone with ritonavir can increase the level of rosiglitazone in your blood, increasing your risk of side effects. Your healthcare provider may need to decrease your dose of rosiglitazone.
 

Final Thoughts on Rosiglitazone Interactions

It is possible that not every rosiglitazone drug interaction was discussed in this article. Therefore, you should talk with your pharmacist or healthcare provider about the specific drug interactions that may apply to your situation.
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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