Drug interactions
Fludrocortisone + Metformin-pioglitazone
Severity: Minor
Fludrocortisone and Metformin-pioglitazone: minor interaction.
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Summary
Fludrocortisone is primarily a mineralocorticoid with some glucocorticoid activity and can raise blood glucose, opposing antidiabetic therapy. It also causes sodium and fluid retention, which may add to the edema risk of pioglitazone.
What this interaction means in plain words
Fludrocortisone and Metformin-pioglitazone have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Fludrocortisone belongs to Endocrine; Metformin-pioglitazone belongs to Endocrine.
Why it happens
Glucocorticoid-like effects reduce insulin sensitivity, and mineralocorticoid-driven fluid retention adds to pioglitazone-related edema.
What to do
Monitor blood glucose and for edema or weight gain, 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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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Fludrocortisone with Metformin-pioglitazone?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Fludrocortisone and Metformin-pioglitazone have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Fludrocortisone is primarily a mineralocorticoid with some glucocorticoid activity and can raise blood glucose, opposing antidiabetic therapy. It also causes sodium and fluid retention, which may add to the edema risk of pioglitazone.
How serious is the interaction between Fludrocortisone and Metformin-pioglitazone?
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 and for edema or weight gain, and adjust antidiabetic therapy if needed.
What other medicines interact with Metformin-pioglitazone?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Metformin-pioglitazone with, for example, Contrast media, Diatrizoate meglumine / diatrizoate, Diatrizoate. The full list is on the Metformin-pioglitazone page.
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