Drug interactions
American ginseng + Insulin glargine
Severity: Minor
American ginseng and Insulin glargine: minor interaction.
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Summary
American ginseng may lower postprandial glucose and could add to the effect of insulin, increasing hypoglycemia risk in some patients.
What this interaction means in plain words
American ginseng and Insulin glargine have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Why it happens
Possible additive glucose-lowering effect through improved insulin sensitivity and secretion.
What to do
Monitor blood glucose when ginseng is started or stopped and adjust the insulin dose if needed.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Is there anything I should notice while taking both?
- Do I need to tell my doctor at the next visit?
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Frequently asked questions
Can I take American ginseng with Insulin glargine?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. American ginseng and Insulin glargine have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. American ginseng may lower postprandial glucose and could add to the effect of insulin, increasing hypoglycemia risk in some patients.
How serious is the interaction between American ginseng and Insulin glargine?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Monitor blood glucose when ginseng is started or stopped and adjust the insulin dose if needed.
What other medicines interact with Insulin glargine?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Insulin glargine with, for example, Alogliptin-pioglitazone, Ethanol, Glimepiride-pioglitazone. The full list is on the Insulin glargine page.
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