Drug interactions
Devil's claw + Insulin neutral human
Severity: Minor
Devil's claw and Insulin neutral human: minor interaction.
Last updated
For healthcare professionals — reference only. This page is a brief summary, not medical advice and not a substitute for official labeling or clinical judgement. Always verify before prescribing or dispensing.
Summary
Devil's claw has shown glucose-lowering activity in animal studies. Clinically significant additive hypoglycemia with insulin has not been demonstrated.
What this interaction means in plain words
Devil's claw and Insulin neutral human 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 established.
What to do
Monitor blood glucose if the patient starts devil's claw and reduce insulin 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?
Pro+ members
Unlock the full page
Create an account and start a Pro+ trial to unlock the full management advice for Devil's claw and Insulin neutral human, the additional notes, the evidence detail and the whole-prescription interaction checker.
- Full clinical management advice
- Additional notes
- Evidence detail
- Interaction checker for a whole prescription
Try Pro+ free for 7 days on the web. No card needed.
Other interactions of Insulin neutral human
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Devil's claw with Insulin neutral human?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Devil's claw and Insulin neutral human 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 glucose-lowering activity in animal studies. Clinically significant additive hypoglycemia with insulin has not been demonstrated.
How serious is the interaction between Devil's claw and Insulin neutral human?
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 the patient starts devil's claw and reduce insulin if hypoglycemia occurs.
What other medicines interact with Insulin neutral human?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Insulin neutral human with, for example, Chlorpropamide, Ethanol, Mecasermin. The full list is on the Insulin neutral human page.
Full monographs, dosing and an interaction checker in the MediHelp app
Open the complete reference, check multi-drug interactions and use dosing tools in the MediHelp app.
