Drug interactions
American ginseng + Insulin lispro
Severity: Minor
American ginseng and Insulin lispro: minor interaction.
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Summary
American ginseng has shown modest lowering of postprandial glucose in some studies. With insulin lispro it could add to the glucose-lowering effect and raise the risk of hypoglycemia.
What this interaction means in plain words
American ginseng and Insulin lispro 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, with the mechanism not fully established.
What to do
Monitor blood glucose when American ginseng is started or stopped. Adjust the insulin dose if hypoglycemia occurs.
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 lispro?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. American ginseng and Insulin lispro 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 has shown modest lowering of postprandial glucose in some studies. With insulin lispro it could add to the glucose-lowering effect and raise the risk of hypoglycemia.
How serious is the interaction between American ginseng and Insulin lispro?
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 American ginseng is started or stopped. Adjust the insulin dose if hypoglycemia occurs.
What other medicines interact with Insulin lispro?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Insulin lispro with, for example, Alogliptin-pioglitazone, Ethanol, Metreleptin. The full list is on the Insulin lispro page.
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