Segesterone and Clopidogrel: Interaction Details
AI-assisted, pharmacist-reviewed · Source data updated Aug 8, 2026 · Sources: FDA labeling, DDInter 2.0, cited literature
Clopidogrel
Segesterone
No brand names on record
How we grade severity & evidence
Severity levels
- Contraindicated: These should generally not be used together.
- Major: Potentially serious — often needs a change or close monitoring.
- Moderate: Can be significant — usually manageable with monitoring.
- Minor: Usually limited clinical impact.
Evidence grades
- Established: Well documented — supported by controlled studies or strong clinical data.
- Probable: Good supporting evidence, though not definitively proven.
- Suspected: Some evidence suggests this interaction, but it is not well established.
- Possible: Limited or conflicting evidence; the interaction may occur.
- Theoretical: Predicted from the drugs' pharmacology; not yet confirmed in people.
Ratings come from the documented interaction literature and are reviewed by a pharmacist. They describe the documented risk of the combination, not what will necessarily happen to you — your dose, timing, and health picture all matter.
What happens
Reduced clopidogrel active metabolite exposure and reduced platelet inhibition
Interaction Deep Dive
Concomitant use of clopidogrel with CYP2C19 inhibitors, such as hormonal contraceptives may cause reduced exposure of the active metabolite of clopidogrel and a reduction in platelet inhibition1.
Why it happens (mechanism)
Inhibition of CYP2C19-mediated metabolism of clopidogrel
Common questions
Can I take Segesterone and Clopidogrel together?
Reduced clopidogrel active metabolite exposure and reduced platelet inhibition Always confirm with your pharmacist or prescriber before making any change.
How serious is the Segesterone and Clopidogrel interaction?
It is rated moderate. Can be significant — usually manageable with monitoring.
How quickly could this interaction happen?
The documented onset is "unspecified". The timing of this interaction is not well characterized.
How strong is the evidence for this interaction?
The evidence is graded "theoretical". Predicted from the drugs' pharmacology; not yet confirmed in people.
From our Q&A
Real reader questions about these medications, each personally answered by our pharmacist:
Questions for your pharmacist
- Does my dose of Segesterone or Clopidogrel need adjusting while I take them together?
- What symptoms should prompt me to call you or my prescriber right away?
- Does the timing of my doses matter for this combination?
- Is there anything you'd monitor while I'm on both?
References (1)
- Product Information: PLAVIX(R) oral tablets, clopidogrel bisulfate oral tablets. sanofi-aventis US LLC (per FDA), Bridgewater, NJ, 2022. DailyMed
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