Drug interactions
Elderberry + Metformin-sitagliptin
Severity: Minor
Elderberry and Metformin-sitagliptin: minor interaction.
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Summary
Elderberry has shown glucose-lowering effects in laboratory studies, so it could add to antidiabetic therapy. Clinical evidence is lacking.
What this interaction means in plain words
Elderberry and Metformin-sitagliptin 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 additive hypoglycemic effect based on in vitro data; the mechanism is not established.
What to do
Monitor blood glucose if elderberry products are 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 Elderberry with Metformin-sitagliptin?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Elderberry and Metformin-sitagliptin 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 has shown glucose-lowering effects in laboratory studies, so it could add to antidiabetic therapy. Clinical evidence is lacking.
How serious is the interaction between Elderberry and Metformin-sitagliptin?
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.
What other medicines interact with Metformin-sitagliptin?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Metformin-sitagliptin with, for example, Clozapine, Contrast media, Diatrizoate meglumine / diatrizoate. The full list is on the Metformin-sitagliptin page.
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