Drug interactions
Elderberry + Insulin glulisine
Severity: Minor
Elderberry and Insulin glulisine: minor interaction.
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Summary
Elderberry extracts have shown glucose-lowering effects in laboratory studies, so an additive effect with insulin is theoretically possible. Clinical evidence is lacking.
What this interaction means in plain words
Elderberry and Insulin glulisine 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
Theoretical additive glucose lowering based on in vitro findings.
What to do
Monitor blood glucose if elderberry products are used regularly and reduce the insulin dose 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?
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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Elderberry with Insulin glulisine?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Elderberry and Insulin glulisine have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Elderberry extracts have shown glucose-lowering effects in laboratory studies, so an additive effect with insulin is theoretically possible. Clinical evidence is lacking.
How serious is the interaction between Elderberry and Insulin glulisine?
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 elderberry products are used regularly and reduce the insulin dose if hypoglycemia occurs.
What other medicines interact with Insulin glulisine?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Insulin glulisine with, for example, Alogliptin-pioglitazone, Ethanol, Pentamidine. The full list is on the Insulin glulisine page.
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