Drug interactions
Goserelin + Linagliptin-metformin
Severity: Minor
Goserelin and Linagliptin-metformin: minor interaction.
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Summary
Goserelin lowers sex hormones, which can reduce insulin sensitivity and impair glucose tolerance during long-term therapy. This may reduce the effectiveness of antidiabetic drugs.
What this interaction means in plain words
Goserelin and Linagliptin-metformin have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Goserelin belongs to Endocrine; Linagliptin-metformin belongs to Endocrine.
Why it happens
Androgen or estrogen deprivation increases insulin resistance, opposing metformin's effect.
What to do
Monitor HbA1c and fasting glucose during goserelin therapy and intensify antidiabetic treatment 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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Other interactions of Linagliptin-metformin
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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Goserelin with Linagliptin-metformin?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Goserelin and Linagliptin-metformin have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Goserelin lowers sex hormones, which can reduce insulin sensitivity and impair glucose tolerance during long-term therapy. This may reduce the effectiveness of antidiabetic drugs.
How serious is the interaction between Goserelin and Linagliptin-metformin?
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 HbA1c and fasting glucose during goserelin therapy and intensify antidiabetic treatment if needed.
What other medicines interact with Linagliptin-metformin?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Linagliptin-metformin with, for example, Apalutamide, Carbamazepine, Contrast media. The full list is on the Linagliptin-metformin page.
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