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Amlodipine-benazepril + Liraglutide

Severity: Minor

Amlodipine-benazepril and Liraglutide: minor interaction.

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For healthcare professionals — reference only. This page is a brief summary, not medical advice and not a substitute for official labeling or clinical judgement. Always verify before prescribing or dispensing.

Summary

ACE inhibitors may slightly enhance glucose lowering in diabetic patients, and with liraglutide this could occasionally contribute to hypoglycemia. The risk is low because liraglutide alone rarely causes hypoglycemia.

What this interaction means in plain words

Amlodipine-benazepril and Liraglutide have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.

Amlodipine-benazepril belongs to Cardiovascular; Liraglutide belongs to Endocrine.

Evidence level: Low

Why it happens

ACE inhibitors may improve insulin sensitivity; the mechanism of any interaction with liraglutide is not well established.

What to do

Monitor blood glucose, particularly when starting benazepril. Reduce any concurrent sulfonylurea or 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 Amlodipine-benazepril with Liraglutide?

MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Amlodipine-benazepril and Liraglutide have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. ACE inhibitors may slightly enhance glucose lowering in diabetic patients, and with liraglutide this could occasionally contribute to hypoglycemia. The risk is low because liraglutide alone rarely causes hypoglycemia.

How serious is the interaction between Amlodipine-benazepril and Liraglutide?

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, particularly when starting benazepril. Reduce any concurrent sulfonylurea or insulin dose if hypoglycemia occurs.

What other medicines interact with Amlodipine-benazepril?

MediHelp also lists interactions of Amlodipine-benazepril with, for example, Aliskiren, Sacubitril / valsartan, Aldesleukin. The full list is on the Amlodipine-benazepril page.

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