Drug interactions
Damiana + Insulin aspart
Severity: Minor
Damiana and Insulin aspart: minor interaction.
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Summary
Damiana has been reported to have hypoglycemic activity in animal studies, so an enhanced insulin effect is theoretical. The legacy direction of effect is unclear.
What this interaction means in plain words
Damiana and Insulin aspart 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; the mechanism is not established.
What to do
Monitor blood glucose in patients using damiana and adjust insulin if glucose control changes.
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 Damiana with Insulin aspart?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Damiana and Insulin aspart have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Damiana has been reported to have hypoglycemic activity in animal studies, so an enhanced insulin effect is theoretical. The legacy direction of effect is unclear.
How serious is the interaction between Damiana and Insulin aspart?
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 in patients using damiana and adjust insulin if glucose control changes.
What other medicines interact with Insulin aspart?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Insulin aspart with, for example, Alogliptin-pioglitazone, Ethanol, Glimepiride-pioglitazone. The full list is on the Insulin aspart page.
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