Drug interactions
Dulaglutide + Phenobarbital
Severity: Minor
Dulaglutide and Phenobarbital: minor interaction.
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Summary
Dulaglutide slows gastric emptying and could modestly change the absorption timing of oral phenobarbital. No clinically significant effect has been established.
What this interaction means in plain words
Dulaglutide and Phenobarbital 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
Delayed gastric emptying may alter the rate of oral absorption.
What to do
Monitor seizure control and sedation when dulaglutide is started. Check phenobarbital levels 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 Dulaglutide with Phenobarbital?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Dulaglutide and Phenobarbital have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Dulaglutide slows gastric emptying and could modestly change the absorption timing of oral phenobarbital. No clinically significant effect has been established.
How serious is the interaction between Dulaglutide and Phenobarbital?
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 seizure control and sedation when dulaglutide is started. Check phenobarbital levels if control changes.
What other medicines interact with Dulaglutide?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Dulaglutide with, for example, Insulin degludec-liraglutide, Insulin glargine-lixisenatide, Alogliptin-metformin. The full list is on the Dulaglutide page.
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