Drug interactions
Doxepin + Insulin neutral human
Severity: Minor
Doxepin and Insulin neutral human: minor interaction.
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Summary
Tricyclic antidepressants may alter glucose control and have been associated with hypoglycemia in patients taking antidiabetic drugs. Effects are variable and usually small.
What this interaction means in plain words
Doxepin 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.
Doxepin belongs to Dermatology; Insulin neutral human belongs to Endocrine.
Why it happens
Possible additive glucose lowering; the mechanism is not clearly established.
What to do
Monitor blood glucose when doxepin is started or stopped and adjust insulin if needed.
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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Other interactions of Insulin neutral human
Other interactions of Doxepin
- Doxepin + Isocarboxazid Contraindicated
- Doxepin + Phenelzine Contraindicated
- Doxepin + Procarbazine Contraindicated
- Doxepin + Safinamide Contraindicated
- Doxepin + Selegiline Contraindicated
- Doxepin + Tranylcypromine Contraindicated
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Doxepin with Insulin neutral human?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Doxepin 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. Tricyclic antidepressants may alter glucose control and have been associated with hypoglycemia in patients taking antidiabetic drugs. Effects are variable and usually small.
How serious is the interaction between Doxepin 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 when doxepin is started or stopped and adjust insulin if needed.
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.
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