Drug Interactions With Halcinonide

Some medications, such as aldesleukin and corticorelin, may become less effective when used in combination with halcinonide. Potential interactions with these and other drugs should be reviewed with your healthcare provider before using this prescription skin medicine. To reduce your risk for complications, tell your healthcare provider about all other medications, vitamins, and supplements you are taking.

Halcinonide Drug Information

An Overview of Halcinonide Interactions

Halcinonide (Halog^®) is unlikely to react with other medications. However, there are a few potential drug interactions that may occur. Some of the products that can interfere with halcinonide include but are not limited to:

Aldesleukin (Proleukin^®)
Corticorelin (Acthrel^®).

More Detail on Drug Interactions With Halcinonide

The following sections explain in detail the potentially negative interactions that can occur when halcinonide is combined with any of the drugs listed above.

Aldesleukin

Corticosteroids, including halcinonide, can make aldesleukin (a chemotherapy medication) less effective. In general, these medications should not be used together.

Corticorelin

Corticosteroids, including halcinonide, can make corticorelin less effective. Corticorelin is used as a diagnostic agent in tests for Cushing's syndrome or other similar problems. If you are being tested for Cushing's disease, make sure your healthcare provider knows you have been using halcinonide.

Final Thoughts

It is possible that not all drug interactions with halcinonide were discussed in this article.

Therefore, you should talk with your pharmacist or healthcare provider about the specific interactions that may apply to you.