Drug interactions
Cinnamon + Sitagliptin
Severity: Minor
Cinnamon and Sitagliptin: minor interaction.
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Summary
Cinnamon may have modest glucose-lowering activity and could add to sitagliptin's effect. Clinically important hypoglycemia is unlikely unless other agents such as insulin or sulfonylureas are also used.
What this interaction means in plain words
Cinnamon and Sitagliptin 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; evidence for cinnamon's activity is inconsistent.
What to do
Monitor blood glucose if the patient takes cinnamon supplements regularly. Adjust other antidiabetic therapy if glucose falls.
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 Sitagliptin?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Cinnamon and Sitagliptin 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 may have modest glucose-lowering activity and could add to sitagliptin's effect. Clinically important hypoglycemia is unlikely unless other agents such as insulin or sulfonylureas are also used.
How serious is the interaction between Cinnamon and Sitagliptin?
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 the patient takes cinnamon supplements regularly. Adjust other antidiabetic therapy if glucose falls.
What other medicines interact with Sitagliptin?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Sitagliptin with, for example, Albiglutide, Amlodipine-benazepril, Aripiprazole. The full list is on the Sitagliptin page.
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