Drug interactions
Fenofibrate micronized + Insulin degludec-liraglutide
Severity: Minor
Fenofibrate micronized and Insulin degludec-liraglutide: minor interaction.
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Summary
Fenofibrate can have a modest glucose-lowering effect and may improve insulin sensitivity. The effect is small, but it could slightly increase the risk of low glucose when added to insulin and liraglutide.
What this interaction means in plain words
Fenofibrate micronized and Insulin degludec-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
Possible additive glucose-lowering through PPAR-alpha mediated improvement in insulin sensitivity.
What to do
No routine dose change is needed. Monitor glucose after starting fenofibrate and reduce insulin if hypoglycemia occurs.
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 Fenofibrate micronized with Insulin degludec-liraglutide?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Fenofibrate micronized and Insulin degludec-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. Fenofibrate can have a modest glucose-lowering effect and may improve insulin sensitivity. The effect is small, but it could slightly increase the risk of low glucose when added to insulin and liraglutide.
How serious is the interaction between Fenofibrate micronized and Insulin degludec-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: No routine dose change is needed. Monitor glucose after starting fenofibrate and reduce insulin if hypoglycemia occurs.
What other medicines interact with Insulin degludec-liraglutide?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Insulin degludec-liraglutide with, for example, Albiglutide, Chlorpropamide, Clozapine. The full list is on the Insulin degludec-liraglutide page.
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