Drug interactions
Canagliflozin-metformin + Opuntia ficus indica
Severity: Minor
Canagliflozin-metformin and Opuntia ficus indica: minor interaction.
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Summary
Prickly pear has been reported to lower blood glucose in small studies. Taken with canagliflozin-metformin it could add to the glucose-lowering effect. Hypoglycemia is unlikely with this combination alone, but glucose may fall more than expected.
What this interaction means in plain words
Canagliflozin-metformin and Opuntia ficus indica 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
Additive glucose-lowering effects, possibly through slowed carbohydrate absorption and improved insulin sensitivity; the evidence is limited.
What to do
Monitor blood glucose when the supplement is started or stopped. Adjust antidiabetic therapy if glucose falls lower than intended.
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 Opuntia ficus indica?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Canagliflozin-metformin and Opuntia ficus indica have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Prickly pear has been reported to lower blood glucose in small studies. Taken with canagliflozin-metformin it could add to the glucose-lowering effect. Hypoglycemia is unlikely with this combination alone, but glucose may fall more than expected.
How serious is the interaction between Canagliflozin-metformin and Opuntia ficus indica?
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 the supplement is started or stopped. Adjust antidiabetic therapy if glucose falls lower than intended.
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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