Drug interactions
Estrogens esterified + Liraglutide
Severity: Minor
Estrogens esterified and Liraglutide: minor interaction.
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Summary
Esterified estrogens can alter glucose tolerance and may slightly weaken the glucose-lowering effect of liraglutide. Clinically important loss of control is uncommon.
What this interaction means in plain words
Estrogens esterified and Liraglutide 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
Estrogens may alter insulin sensitivity, pharmacodynamically opposing antidiabetic action.
What to do
Check glucose control after starting or stopping estrogen therapy and adjust diabetes treatment 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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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Estrogens esterified with Liraglutide?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Estrogens esterified and Liraglutide have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Esterified estrogens can alter glucose tolerance and may slightly weaken the glucose-lowering effect of liraglutide. Clinically important loss of control is uncommon.
How serious is the interaction between Estrogens esterified and Liraglutide?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Check glucose control after starting or stopping estrogen therapy and adjust diabetes treatment if needed.
What other medicines interact with Liraglutide?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Liraglutide with, for example, Insulin degludec-liraglutide, Insulin glargine-lixisenatide, Alogliptin-metformin. The full list is on the Liraglutide page.
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