Vitamin A

Also indexed as: Retinol (A)

Drug Interactions

Certain medicines interact with vitamin A: Some interactions may increase the need for vitamin A (Beneficial), other interactions may be negative (Avoid) and indicate vitamin A should not be taken without first speaking with your physician or pharmacist, others may require further explanation (Check). Refer to the individual drug article for specific details about an interaction.

Note: the following list only includes the generic or class name of a medicine—to find a specific brand name, use the Safetychecker index.

Anticonvulsants Beneficial

Atorvastatin Avoid

Bile Acid Sequestrants Beneficial

Chemotherapy Check

Cisplatin Check

Colestipol Beneficial

Cyclophosphamide Beneficial Check

Docetaxel Check

Fluorouracil Check

Fluvastatin Avoid

Gabapentin Beneficial

Isotretinoin Avoid

Lovastatin Check

Medroxyprogesterone Check

Methotrexate Check

Methyltestosterone Beneficial

Mineral Oil Beneficial

Minocycline Avoid

Neomycin Beneficial

Oral Contraceptives Check

Oral Corticosteroids Beneficial Check

Orlistat Beneficial

Paclitaxel Check

Phenobarbital Beneficial

Pravastatin Check

Simvastatin Avoid

Thioridazine Beneficial

Tretinoin Avoid

Valproic Acid Beneficial