Drug interactions
Cinnamon + Insulin degludec-liraglutide
Severity: Minor
Cinnamon and Insulin degludec-liraglutide: minor interaction.
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Summary
Cinnamon supplements may have a modest glucose-lowering effect. Taken with insulin and liraglutide, they could add to the risk of hypoglycemia, though the effect is uncertain.
What this interaction means in plain words
Cinnamon and Insulin degludec-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.
Why it happens
Cinnamon constituents may improve insulin sensitivity, producing an additive glucose-lowering effect; evidence is inconsistent.
What to do
Monitor blood glucose if cinnamon supplements are taken regularly. 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 Cinnamon with Insulin degludec-liraglutide?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Cinnamon and Insulin degludec-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. Cinnamon supplements may have a modest glucose-lowering effect. Taken with insulin and liraglutide, they could add to the risk of hypoglycemia, though the effect is uncertain.
How serious is the interaction between Cinnamon and Insulin degludec-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 blood glucose if cinnamon supplements are taken regularly. Reduce the insulin dose if hypoglycemia occurs.
What other medicines interact with Insulin degludec-liraglutide?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Insulin degludec-liraglutide with, for example, Albiglutide, Chlorpropamide, Clozapine. The full list is on the Insulin degludec-liraglutide page.
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