Drug interactions
Glimepiride + Naproxen
Severity: Minor
Glimepiride and Naproxen: minor interaction.
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Summary
NSAIDs may occasionally enhance the glucose-lowering effect of sulfonylureas, leading to hypoglycemia. The effect is inconsistent and typically modest.
What this interaction means in plain words
Glimepiride and Naproxen have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Glimepiride belongs to Endocrine; Naproxen belongs to Musculoskeletal.
Why it happens
Possible displacement from plasma protein binding and reduced renal clearance; the mechanism is not firmly established.
What to do
Advise patients to monitor blood glucose when starting or stopping naproxen and adjust the sulfonylurea if hypoglycemia occurs.
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 Glimepiride with Naproxen?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Glimepiride and Naproxen have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. NSAIDs may occasionally enhance the glucose-lowering effect of sulfonylureas, leading to hypoglycemia. The effect is inconsistent and typically modest.
How serious is the interaction between Glimepiride and Naproxen?
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 monitor blood glucose when starting or stopping naproxen and adjust the sulfonylurea if hypoglycemia occurs.
What other medicines interact with Naproxen?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Naproxen with, for example, Ketorolac intranasal, Ketorolac, Aceclofenac. The full list is on the Naproxen page.
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