Drug interactions
Escitalopram + Metformin-sitagliptin
Severity: Minor
Escitalopram and Metformin-sitagliptin: minor interaction.
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Summary
SSRIs such as escitalopram may alter glucose levels, occasionally causing hypoglycemia in patients on antidiabetic drugs. The effect is usually small.
What this interaction means in plain words
Escitalopram 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.
Escitalopram belongs to Central Nervous System; Metformin-sitagliptin belongs to Endocrine.
Why it happens
Possible pharmacodynamic effect on insulin sensitivity; mechanism not firmly established.
What to do
Monitor blood glucose when starting or stopping escitalopram. Adjust antidiabetic therapy 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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Other interactions of Metformin-sitagliptin
Other interactions of Escitalopram
- Cisapride + Escitalopram Contraindicated
- Citalopram + Escitalopram Contraindicated
- Escitalopram + Isocarboxazid Contraindicated
- Escitalopram + Methylene blue Contraindicated
- Escitalopram + Phenelzine Contraindicated
- Escitalopram + Pimozide Contraindicated
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Escitalopram with Metformin-sitagliptin?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Escitalopram 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. SSRIs such as escitalopram may alter glucose levels, occasionally causing hypoglycemia in patients on antidiabetic drugs. The effect is usually small.
How serious is the interaction between Escitalopram 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 when starting or stopping escitalopram. Adjust antidiabetic therapy only if control changes.
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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