Drug interactions
Fludrocortisone + Pioglitazone
Severity: Minor
Fludrocortisone and Pioglitazone: minor interaction.
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Summary
Fludrocortisone has some glucocorticoid activity that can raise blood glucose, which may weaken pioglitazone's effect. Both drugs can also cause fluid retention, so edema may be additive.
What this interaction means in plain words
Fludrocortisone and 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; Pioglitazone belongs to Endocrine.
Why it happens
Pharmacodynamic antagonism of glucose lowering plus additive sodium and fluid retention.
What to do
Monitor blood glucose, weight and signs of edema or heart failure, and adjust 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 Fludrocortisone
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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Fludrocortisone with Pioglitazone?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Fludrocortisone and 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 has some glucocorticoid activity that can raise blood glucose, which may weaken pioglitazone's effect. Both drugs can also cause fluid retention, so edema may be additive.
How serious is the interaction between Fludrocortisone and 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, weight and signs of edema or heart failure, and adjust therapy if needed.
What other medicines interact with Fludrocortisone?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Fludrocortisone with, for example, Mifepristone, Aldesleukin, Amphotericin b. The full list is on the Fludrocortisone page.
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