Drug interactions
Exenatide + Valsartan
Severity: Minor
Exenatide and Valsartan: minor interaction.
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Summary
Angiotensin receptor blockers may modestly improve insulin sensitivity and could slightly increase the glucose-lowering effect of antidiabetic drugs. Clinically significant hypoglycemia with exenatide is not expected.
What this interaction means in plain words
Exenatide and Valsartan have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Exenatide belongs to Endocrine; Valsartan belongs to Cardiovascular.
Why it happens
ARB-related improvement in insulin sensitivity gives a small additive glucose-lowering effect.
What to do
Routine glucose monitoring is sufficient. Adjust antidiabetic therapy only if glucose changes are observed.
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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- Amiloride + Valsartan Major
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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Exenatide with Valsartan?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Exenatide and Valsartan have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Angiotensin receptor blockers may modestly improve insulin sensitivity and could slightly increase the glucose-lowering effect of antidiabetic drugs. Clinically significant hypoglycemia with exenatide is not expected.
How serious is the interaction between Exenatide and Valsartan?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Routine glucose monitoring is sufficient. Adjust antidiabetic therapy only if glucose changes are observed.
What other medicines interact with Exenatide?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Exenatide with, for example, Chlorpropamide, Asenapine, Betamethasone. The full list is on the Exenatide page.
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