Drug interactions
Etonogestrel + Glyburide-metformin
Severity: Minor
Etonogestrel and Glyburide-metformin: minor interaction.
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Summary
Etonogestrel contraceptives have small effects on glucose metabolism, and clinically significant loss of glycemic control is uncommon.
What this interaction means in plain words
Etonogestrel and Glyburide-metformin have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Etonogestrel belongs to Endocrine; Glyburide-metformin belongs to Endocrine.
Why it happens
Progestins may cause mild insulin resistance, slightly opposing antidiabetic drugs.
What to do
Monitor blood glucose after starting or removing the implant or ring and adjust antidiabetic therapy 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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Other interactions of Glyburide-metformin
Other interactions of Etonogestrel
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Etonogestrel with Glyburide-metformin?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Etonogestrel and Glyburide-metformin have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Etonogestrel contraceptives have small effects on glucose metabolism, and clinically significant loss of glycemic control is uncommon.
How serious is the interaction between Etonogestrel and Glyburide-metformin?
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 after starting or removing the implant or ring and adjust antidiabetic therapy if needed.
What other medicines interact with Glyburide-metformin?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Glyburide-metformin with, for example, Bosentan, Cholic acid, Clarithromycin. The full list is on the Glyburide-metformin page.
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