Drug interactions
Dienogest / estradiol valerate + Insulin degludec-liraglutide
Severity: Minor
Dienogest / estradiol valerate and Insulin degludec-liraglutide: minor interaction.
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Summary
Estrogen and progestogen combinations may modestly impair glucose tolerance and reduce the effect of insulin. The effect is usually small.
What this interaction means in plain words
Dienogest / estradiol valerate and Insulin degludec-liraglutide 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
Sex steroids can alter insulin sensitivity and hepatic glucose metabolism, slightly opposing antidiabetic therapy.
What to do
Monitor blood glucose when starting or stopping the hormonal product. Adjust the insulin dose only if 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 Dienogest / estradiol valerate with Insulin degludec-liraglutide?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Dienogest / estradiol valerate and Insulin degludec-liraglutide have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Estrogen and progestogen combinations may modestly impair glucose tolerance and reduce the effect of insulin. The effect is usually small.
How serious is the interaction between Dienogest / estradiol valerate and Insulin degludec-liraglutide?
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 when starting or stopping the hormonal product. Adjust the insulin dose only if control changes.
What other medicines interact with Insulin degludec-liraglutide?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Insulin degludec-liraglutide with, for example, Albiglutide, Chlorpropamide, Clozapine. The full list is on the Insulin degludec-liraglutide page.
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