Drug interactions
Fo-ti + Insulin glulisine
Severity: Minor
Fo-ti and Insulin glulisine: minor interaction.
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Summary
Fo-ti (He shou wu) has been reported to have glucose-lowering activity in preclinical work, so it could add to insulin. Human data are minimal.
What this interaction means in plain words
Fo-ti and Insulin glulisine 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 hypoglycemic effect; mechanism not established.
What to do
Monitor blood glucose if fo-ti is used and adjust insulin if hypoglycemia occurs; note that fo-ti has been associated with hepatotoxicity.
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 Fo-ti with Insulin glulisine?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Fo-ti and Insulin glulisine have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Fo-ti (He shou wu) has been reported to have glucose-lowering activity in preclinical work, so it could add to insulin. Human data are minimal.
How serious is the interaction between Fo-ti and Insulin glulisine?
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 if fo-ti is used and adjust insulin if hypoglycemia occurs; note that fo-ti has been associated with hepatotoxicity.
What other medicines interact with Insulin glulisine?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Insulin glulisine with, for example, Alogliptin-pioglitazone, Ethanol, Pentamidine. The full list is on the Insulin glulisine page.
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