Drug interactions
Cornsilk + Glimepiride
Severity: Minor
Cornsilk and Glimepiride: minor interaction.
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Summary
Cornsilk has been reported to have glucose-lowering properties in preclinical work, so it could add to the effect of glimepiride and increase the chance of hypoglycemia. Clinical data are lacking.
What this interaction means in plain words
Cornsilk and Glimepiride 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 hypoglycemic effect; the mechanism is not well established.
What to do
Advise patients to report herbal use and monitor blood glucose if cornsilk is taken regularly. Reduce the glimepiride 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 Cornsilk with Glimepiride?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Cornsilk and Glimepiride have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Cornsilk has been reported to have glucose-lowering properties in preclinical work, so it could add to the effect of glimepiride and increase the chance of hypoglycemia. Clinical data are lacking.
How serious is the interaction between Cornsilk and Glimepiride?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Advise patients to report herbal use and monitor blood glucose if cornsilk is taken regularly. Reduce the glimepiride dose if hypoglycemia occurs.
What other medicines interact with Glimepiride?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Glimepiride with, for example, Fluconazole, Insulin degludec-liraglutide, Insulin glargine-lixisenatide. The full list is on the Glimepiride page.
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