Drug interactions
Canagliflozin-metformin + Lycopus
Severity: Minor
Canagliflozin-metformin and Lycopus: minor interaction.
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Summary
Lycopus (bugleweed) has been suggested to have glucose-lowering activity, so it could add to the effect of metformin and canagliflozin. This is largely theoretical and no meaningful clinical reports exist.
What this interaction means in plain words
Canagliflozin-metformin and Lycopus 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 glucose-lowering effect; the mechanism is not well established.
What to do
Check blood glucose more often if the patient starts taking lycopus products regularly. Adjust antidiabetic therapy only if lower-than-expected glucose readings appear.
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 Canagliflozin-metformin with Lycopus?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Canagliflozin-metformin and Lycopus have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Lycopus (bugleweed) has been suggested to have glucose-lowering activity, so it could add to the effect of metformin and canagliflozin. This is largely theoretical and no meaningful clinical reports exist.
How serious is the interaction between Canagliflozin-metformin and Lycopus?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Check blood glucose more often if the patient starts taking lycopus products regularly. Adjust antidiabetic therapy only if lower-than-expected glucose readings appear.
What other medicines interact with Canagliflozin-metformin?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Canagliflozin-metformin with, for example, Contrast media, Diatrizoate, Diatrizoate meglumine / diatrizoate. The full list is on the Canagliflozin-metformin page.
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