Drug interactions
Damiana + Saxagliptin
Severity: Minor
Damiana and Saxagliptin: minor interaction.
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Summary
Damiana has been proposed to affect blood glucose, but any opposing effect on saxagliptin is theoretical with no good clinical data.
What this interaction means in plain words
Damiana and Saxagliptin 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
Mechanism not established; possible effect on glucose regulation.
What to do
No routine action needed. Monitor blood glucose if the patient uses damiana regularly.
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 Saxagliptin?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Damiana and Saxagliptin 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 proposed to affect blood glucose, but any opposing effect on saxagliptin is theoretical with no good clinical data.
How serious is the interaction between Damiana and Saxagliptin?
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 action needed. Monitor blood glucose if the patient uses damiana regularly.
What other medicines interact with Saxagliptin?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Saxagliptin with, for example, Albiglutide, Amlodipine-benazepril, Aripiprazole. The full list is on the Saxagliptin page.
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