Drug interactions
Amoxapine + Glibenclamide
Severity: Minor
Amoxapine and Glibenclamide: minor interaction.
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Summary
Tricyclic-type antidepressants have been linked to altered glucose levels and occasional hypoglycemia in patients taking antidiabetic drugs. The interaction is inconsistently documented and the mechanism is unclear.
What this interaction means in plain words
Amoxapine and Glibenclamide 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 effect on glucose regulation; the mechanism is not clearly established.
What to do
Monitor blood glucose when amoxapine is started or stopped. Adjust the glyburide dose if glucose changes.
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 Amoxapine with Glibenclamide?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Amoxapine and Glibenclamide have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Tricyclic-type antidepressants have been linked to altered glucose levels and occasional hypoglycemia in patients taking antidiabetic drugs. The interaction is inconsistently documented and the mechanism is unclear.
How serious is the interaction between Amoxapine and Glibenclamide?
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 amoxapine is started or stopped. Adjust the glyburide dose if glucose changes.
What other medicines interact with Glibenclamide?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Glibenclamide with, for example, Bosentan, Cholic acid, Ciprofloxacin. The full list is on the Glibenclamide page.
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