Drug interactions
Gliclazide + Marijuana
Severity: Minor
Gliclazide and Marijuana: minor interaction.
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Summary
Cannabis can increase appetite and may affect glucose regulation, which could alter glycemic control in patients taking gliclazide. The evidence is inconsistent and any effect is generally modest.
What this interaction means in plain words
Gliclazide and Marijuana 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
Not well established; possible pharmacodynamic effects on appetite and glucose metabolism.
What to do
Advise patients to keep to regular meals and monitor blood glucose if cannabis use is frequent or changes.
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 Gliclazide with Marijuana?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Gliclazide and Marijuana have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Cannabis can increase appetite and may affect glucose regulation, which could alter glycemic control in patients taking gliclazide. The evidence is inconsistent and any effect is generally modest.
How serious is the interaction between Gliclazide and Marijuana?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Advise patients to keep to regular meals and monitor blood glucose if cannabis use is frequent or changes.
What other medicines interact with Gliclazide?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Gliclazide with, for example, Ciprofloxacin, Clarithromycin, Disopyramide. The full list is on the Gliclazide page.
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