Drug interactions
Glipizide + Tongkat ali
Severity: Minor
Glipizide and Tongkat ali: minor interaction.
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Summary
Tongkat ali has been reported to have hypoglycemic properties in experimental data. With glipizide it could theoretically increase the risk of low blood glucose.
What this interaction means in plain words
Glipizide and Tongkat ali 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 glucose-lowering effect; the mechanism is not established.
What to do
Counsel patients on hypoglycemia symptoms and monitor blood glucose if tongkat ali is used. Reduce the glipizide dose if needed.
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 Tongkat ali?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Glipizide and Tongkat ali have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Tongkat ali has been reported to have hypoglycemic properties in experimental data. With glipizide it could theoretically increase the risk of low blood glucose.
How serious is the interaction between Glipizide and Tongkat ali?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Counsel patients on hypoglycemia symptoms and monitor blood glucose if tongkat ali is used. Reduce the glipizide dose if needed.
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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