Drug interactions
Candesartan + Liraglutide
Severity: Minor
Candesartan and Liraglutide: minor interaction.
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Summary
Angiotensin receptor blockers may slightly improve insulin sensitivity, which could add to the glucose-lowering effect of liraglutide. Liraglutide alone rarely causes hypoglycemia, so the clinical effect is expected to be small. Liraglutide-related vomiting or diarrhea may also cause volume depletion and renal impairment in patients on an ARB.
What this interaction means in plain words
Candesartan and Liraglutide have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Candesartan belongs to Cardiovascular; Liraglutide belongs to Endocrine.
Why it happens
Possible additive improvement in glycemic control through ARB-related insulin sensitization; GI fluid loss from liraglutide can add renal risk.
What to do
Monitor glucose when starting either drug, and advise temporary candesartan interruption if severe vomiting or dehydration develops.
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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- Amlodipine-hydrochlorothiazide-valsartan + Candesartan Major
Other interactions of Liraglutide
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Candesartan with Liraglutide?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Candesartan and Liraglutide have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Angiotensin receptor blockers may slightly improve insulin sensitivity, which could add to the glucose-lowering effect of liraglutide. Liraglutide alone rarely causes hypoglycemia, so the clinical effect is expected to be small. Liraglutide-related vomiting or diarrhea may also cause volume depletion and renal impairment in patients on an ARB.
How serious is the interaction between Candesartan and Liraglutide?
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 when starting either drug, and advise temporary candesartan interruption if severe vomiting or dehydration develops.
What other medicines interact with Candesartan?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Candesartan with, for example, Aliskiren, Sparsentan, Amifostine. The full list is on the Candesartan page.
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