Drug interactions
Aspirin / citric acid / sodium bicarbonate + Insulin glargine
Severity: Minor
Aspirin / citric acid / sodium bicarbonate and Insulin glargine: minor interaction.
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Summary
Large doses of aspirin in this effervescent product may lower glucose and enhance the effect of insulin, increasing hypoglycemia risk. Occasional use at standard doses has limited effect.
What this interaction means in plain words
Aspirin / citric acid / sodium bicarbonate and Insulin glargine 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
High-dose salicylate enhances insulin secretion and sensitivity and reduces hepatic glucose output.
What to do
Monitor glucose with regular high-dose use and reduce 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 Aspirin / citric acid / sodium bicarbonate with Insulin glargine?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Aspirin / citric acid / sodium bicarbonate and Insulin glargine have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Large doses of aspirin in this effervescent product may lower glucose and enhance the effect of insulin, increasing hypoglycemia risk. Occasional use at standard doses has limited effect.
How serious is the interaction between Aspirin / citric acid / sodium bicarbonate and Insulin glargine?
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 glucose with regular high-dose use and reduce the insulin dose if hypoglycemia occurs.
What other medicines interact with Insulin glargine?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Insulin glargine with, for example, Alogliptin-pioglitazone, Ethanol, Glimepiride-pioglitazone. The full list is on the Insulin glargine page.
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