Drug interactions
American ginseng + Sitagliptin
Severity: Minor
American ginseng and Sitagliptin: minor interaction.
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Summary
American ginseng may have modest glucose-lowering effects, which could add to those of sitagliptin. Clinically significant hypoglycemia is unlikely with sitagliptin alone but is possible with other agents.
What this interaction means in plain words
American ginseng and Sitagliptin 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 pharmacodynamic glucose lowering; the mechanism is not firmly established.
What to do
Monitor blood glucose if the patient starts or stops American ginseng. Take extra care when other hypoglycemic agents are also used.
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 Sitagliptin?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. American ginseng and Sitagliptin 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 have modest glucose-lowering effects, which could add to those of sitagliptin. Clinically significant hypoglycemia is unlikely with sitagliptin alone but is possible with other agents.
How serious is the interaction between American ginseng and Sitagliptin?
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 if the patient starts or stops American ginseng. Take extra care when other hypoglycemic agents are also used.
What other medicines interact with Sitagliptin?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Sitagliptin with, for example, Albiglutide, Amlodipine-benazepril, Aripiprazole. The full list is on the Sitagliptin page.
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