Drug interactions
DHEA herbal + Saxagliptin
Severity: Minor
DHEA herbal and Saxagliptin: minor interaction.
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Summary
DHEA has been suggested to affect CYP3A4 activity, which could change saxagliptin exposure. Evidence is limited and clinical relevance is unclear.
What this interaction means in plain words
DHEA herbal 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
Possible modulation of CYP3A4 activity by DHEA; not well established.
What to do
No routine adjustment needed. Monitor glycemic control if DHEA is used 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 DHEA herbal with Saxagliptin?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. DHEA herbal 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. DHEA has been suggested to affect CYP3A4 activity, which could change saxagliptin exposure. Evidence is limited and clinical relevance is unclear.
How serious is the interaction between DHEA herbal 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 adjustment needed. Monitor glycemic control if DHEA is used 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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