Drug interactions
Aripiprazole + Pramlintide
Severity: Minor
Aripiprazole and Pramlintide: minor interaction.
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Summary
Atypical antipsychotics can alter glucose control, though aripiprazole has a relatively low metabolic risk. This may affect glycemic management in patients using pramlintide with insulin.
What this interaction means in plain words
Aripiprazole and Pramlintide have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Aripiprazole belongs to Central Nervous System; Pramlintide belongs to Endocrine.
Why it happens
Antipsychotic-related changes in insulin sensitivity and glucose regulation oppose antidiabetic therapy.
What to do
Monitor blood glucose and HbA1c after starting or changing aripiprazole. Adjust insulin or antidiabetic doses as 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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Other interactions of Aripiprazole
- Aripiprazole + Pimozide Contraindicated
- Aripiprazole + Thioridazine Contraindicated
- Amisulpride + Aripiprazole Major
- Aripiprazole + Arsenic trioxide Major
- Aripiprazole + Calcium / magnesium / potassium / sodium oxybates Major
- Aripiprazole + Carbamazepine Major
Other interactions of Pramlintide
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Aripiprazole with Pramlintide?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Aripiprazole and Pramlintide have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Atypical antipsychotics can alter glucose control, though aripiprazole has a relatively low metabolic risk. This may affect glycemic management in patients using pramlintide with insulin.
How serious is the interaction between Aripiprazole and Pramlintide?
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 and HbA1c after starting or changing aripiprazole. Adjust insulin or antidiabetic doses as needed.
What other medicines interact with Aripiprazole?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Aripiprazole with, for example, Pimozide, Thioridazine, Amisulpride. The full list is on the Aripiprazole page.
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