Drug interactions
Clonidine + Dulaglutide
Severity: Minor
Clonidine and Dulaglutide: minor interaction.
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Summary
Dulaglutide delays gastric emptying, which could in theory alter the rate of absorption of oral clonidine. No clinically meaningful effect on clonidine has been established.
What this interaction means in plain words
Clonidine and Dulaglutide have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Clonidine belongs to Cardiovascular; Dulaglutide belongs to Endocrine.
Why it happens
Delayed gastric emptying by GLP-1 receptor agonism may slow oral drug absorption.
What to do
No routine adjustment needed. Monitor blood pressure when dulaglutide is started or the dose is increased.
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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Other interactions of Dulaglutide
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Clonidine with Dulaglutide?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Clonidine and Dulaglutide have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Dulaglutide delays gastric emptying, which could in theory alter the rate of absorption of oral clonidine. No clinically meaningful effect on clonidine has been established.
How serious is the interaction between Clonidine and Dulaglutide?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: No routine adjustment needed. Monitor blood pressure when dulaglutide is started or the dose is increased.
What other medicines interact with Clonidine?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Clonidine with, for example, Acebutolol, Amifostine, Amiodarone. The full list is on the Clonidine page.
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