Drug interactions
Glipizide + Protriptyline
Severity: Minor
Glipizide and Protriptyline: minor interaction.
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Summary
Tricyclic antidepressants have been associated with altered glucose control, and hypoglycemia has been reported with some when combined with sulfonylureas. The effect is inconsistent and generally modest.
What this interaction means in plain words
Glipizide and Protriptyline 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 effects on glucose regulation; the mechanism is not clearly established.
What to do
Monitor blood glucose when protriptyline is started or stopped and adjust glipizide only if glucose control 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 Glipizide with Protriptyline?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Glipizide and Protriptyline have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Tricyclic antidepressants have been associated with altered glucose control, and hypoglycemia has been reported with some when combined with sulfonylureas. The effect is inconsistent and generally modest.
How serious is the interaction between Glipizide and Protriptyline?
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 when protriptyline is started or stopped and adjust glipizide only if glucose control changes.
What other medicines interact with Glipizide?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Glipizide with, for example, Disopyramide, Fluconazole, Insulin degludec-liraglutide. The full list is on the Glipizide page.
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