This article describes possible interactions with Advair. Interactions can cause a drug to have a different effect on the body than expected. Interactions can occur due to medications, alcohol, or certain health conditions.
Advair comes in two inhaler forms namely Advair Diskus and Advair HFA. Interactions are expected to be the same for both forms of the drug.
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Other drugs and Advair
The drugs in the list below may interact with Advair. This article doesn’t include all drugs that may interact with Advair. You can talk with your doctor or pharmacist about what medications should not be taken with Advair.
Drug classes or drugs that may interact with Advair include:
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Questions about Advair and interactions
Here you’ll find answers to some common questions about Advair and possible interactions.
How long after Advair can you use albuterol?
You can use albuterol at any time as a rescue inhaler. Rescue inhalers treat sudden breathing problems. Advair is a long-acting treatment that won’t help sudden breathing problems. Be sure to tell your doctor if you’re using albuterol more often than usual. They may need to adjust your treatment.
Talk with your doctor or pharmacist to learn more about using rescue inhalers, such as albuterol, with Advair.
Can you take vitamin D with Advair?
Yes, you can take vitamin D with Advair. There’s no known interaction between vitamin D and Advair at this time.
However, be sure to tell your doctor about all the vitamins and supplements you take while using Advair. To learn more about other interactions with Advair, see the “Other interactions and Advair” section below.
Talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions about taking vitamin D with Advair.
Does ibuprofen interact with Advair?
Currently, there’s no known interaction between ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) and Advair. So you can likely take these drugs together if your doctor recommends it. (Ibruprofen is used for inflammation and certain types of pain.) Be sure to tell your doctor about all the medications you take, including over-the-counter drugs, while using Advair.
If you have questions about ibuprofen and Advair, talk with your doctor or pharmacist.
When to avoid Advair
Certain health conditions or other factors could increase some risks with Advair. Because of this, doctors may not prescribe Advair in these cases. These health conditions or other factors are called contraindications.
Here’s a list of Advair’s contraindications:
- Milk protein allergy: If you have a severe allergy to milk proteins, using Advair may cause a life threatening allergic reaction.
- Past allergic reaction to Advair: If you’ve ever had an allergic reaction to Advair, using it again may cause a life threatening allergic reaction.
- Rescue inhaler use: Advair should not be used as a rescue inhaler to relieve sudden breathing problems.
Before you start using Advair, tell your doctor if anything listed above relates to you. They can recommend whether you should use Advair.
Note: Advair should not be used as a rescue inhaler to relieve sudden breathing problems.
Alcohol and Advair
Advair is not known to interact with alcohol.
If you drink alcohol, talk with your doctor about whether it’s safe to consume it while using Advair.
Other interactions and Advair
Interactions can occur with supplements, foods, vaccines, and some lab tests. Below you can learn whether Advair has these interactions.
The information below doesn’t include all other possible interactions with Advair.
Advair and supplements
Before using Advair, tell your doctor and pharmacist about any herbs you take, as well as vitamins and supplements. Doing so may help you avoid interactions.
Advair may interact with dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA). This supplement is often used for sexual health, mood, pro-aging support, and more.
Taking Advair and DHEA can make DHEA less effective.
If you have questions about interactions that may affect you, talk with your doctor or pharmacist.
Advair interactions and herbs
Advair may interact with echinacea. This herb is often used to treat infections such as colds and strengthen the immune system.
Using Advair and echinacea may make Advair less effective. But this interaction doesn’t have a lot of evidence.
Because of this, ask your doctor or pharmacist before taking echinacea or other herbs while using Advair.
Advair interactions and vitamins
Advair isn’t known to interact with any vitamins. But this doesn’t mean interactions with vitamins can’t happen or won’t be identified later.
Because of this, ask your doctor or pharmacist before taking any of these products while using Advair.
Advair and food
It’s important that you avoid grapefruit and grapefruit juice while using Advair. If you have grapefruit or grapefruit juice while using Advair, the effects and risk of side effects of Advair could increase.
Because of this, talk with your doctor or pharmacist about what foods you should avoid while using Advair.
Advair and vaccines
Advair isn’t known to interact with any vaccines. But this doesn’t mean interactions with vaccines can’t happen or won’t be identified later.
Because of this, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before receiving any vaccines while using Advair.
Advair and lab tests
Advair may interact with several tests and cause inaccurate test results. These tests include:
Because of this, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before having any tests while using Advair.
Advair and cannabis or CBD
Advair isn’t known to interact with cannabis (commonly called marijuana) or cannabis products such as cannabidiol (CBD). But this doesn’t mean interactions can’t happen or won’t be identified later.
As with any drug or supplement, tell your doctor before taking cannabis with Advair.
Note: Cannabis is illegal at a federal level but is legal in many states to varying degrees.
Health factors and Advair
Certain medical conditions or other health factors may increase the risk of interactions with Advair. Keep in mind that interactions could lead to side effects or affect how well the drug works. Before using Advair, tell your doctor about your health history. They’ll determine whether Advair is right for you.
These health conditions or other factors might interact with Advair:
Preventing Advair interactions
You may be able to help avoid certain interactions with Advair. Before using this drug, you may want to discuss possible interactions with your doctor and pharmacist.
Things to consider include:
- Other medications and herbs you take, as well as vitamins and supplements. Your doctor or pharmacist can help you fill out a medication list.
- What to do if you’re prescribed a new drug while using Advair.
Using Advair exactly as prescribed can also help prevent interactions.
What to ask your doctor
If you have questions about Advair and possible interactions, talk with your doctor.
Questions you may want to ask your doctor include:
- What medications should not be taken with Advair?
- Could I still take Advair even if it interacts with a health condition I have?
- Should I tell you if I start taking another medication or supplement during my Advair treatment?
Disclaimer: Optum Perks has made every effort to make certain that all information is factually correct, comprehensive, and up to date. However, this article should not be used as a substitute for the knowledge and expertise of a licensed healthcare professional. You should always consult your doctor or another healthcare professional before taking any medication. The drug information contained herein is subject to change and is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, warnings, drug interactions, allergic reactions, or adverse effects. The absence of warnings or other information for a given drug does not indicate that the drug or drug combination is safe, effective, or appropriate for all patients or all specific uses.
