Drug interactions
Fo-ti + Insulin neutral human
Severity: Minor
Fo-ti and Insulin neutral human: minor interaction.
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Summary
Fo-ti (Polygonum multiflorum) has shown glucose-lowering effects in animal studies. Its clinical effect with insulin is not established, and it is also associated with hepatotoxicity.
What this interaction means in plain words
Fo-ti and Insulin neutral human 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; the mechanism is not established.
What to do
Monitor blood glucose if the patient takes fo-ti with insulin and discourage use because of its liver safety concerns.
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 neutral human?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Fo-ti and Insulin neutral human 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 (Polygonum multiflorum) has shown glucose-lowering effects in animal studies. Its clinical effect with insulin is not established, and it is also associated with hepatotoxicity.
How serious is the interaction between Fo-ti and Insulin neutral human?
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 the patient takes fo-ti with insulin and discourage use because of its liver safety concerns.
What other medicines interact with Insulin neutral human?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Insulin neutral human with, for example, Chlorpropamide, Ethanol, Mecasermin. The full list is on the Insulin neutral human page.
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