Cautions with other medicines
There are some medicines that do not mix well with clarithromycin.
Tell your doctor if you're taking any of these medicines before you start clarithromycin:
- ergotamine or dihydroergotamine, used to treat migraines
- medicines for epilepsy, such as carbamazepine or phenytoin
- theophylline for asthma
- colchicine for gout
- digoxin, for some heart problems
- warfarin, used to help prevent blood clots (sometimes called a blood thinner)
- a statin medicine to lower your cholesterol, such as simvastatin or atorvastatin
Mixing clarithromycin with herbal remedies and supplements
Clarithromycin may not mix well with some complementary and herbal remedies.
It's best to check with your doctor or a pharmacist before taking any herbal remedies or supplements while taking clarithromycin.
There's not enough information to say that complementary medicines and herbal remedies are safe to take with clarithromycin. They're not tested in the same way as pharmacy and prescription medicines. They're generally not tested for the effect they have on other medicines.
Important: Medicine safety
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you're taking any other medicines, including herbal remedies, vitamins or supplements.