Drug interactions
Devil's claw + Insulin detemir
Severity: Minor
Devil's claw and Insulin detemir: minor interaction.
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Summary
Devil's claw has shown possible hypoglycemic activity in animal studies, so it might add to the effect of insulin. Human evidence is lacking.
What this interaction means in plain words
Devil's claw and Insulin detemir 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
Theoretical additive glucose lowering; mechanism not established.
What to do
Monitor blood glucose if devil's claw is used and reduce insulin detemir 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 Devil's claw with Insulin detemir?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Devil's claw and Insulin detemir have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Devil's claw has shown possible hypoglycemic activity in animal studies, so it might add to the effect of insulin. Human evidence is lacking.
How serious is the interaction between Devil's claw and Insulin detemir?
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 devil's claw is used and reduce insulin detemir if hypoglycemia occurs.
What other medicines interact with Insulin detemir?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Insulin detemir with, for example, Alogliptin-pioglitazone, Ethanol, Glimepiride-pioglitazone. The full list is on the Insulin detemir page.
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