Drug interactions
Gotu kola + Saxagliptin
Severity: Minor
Gotu kola and Saxagliptin: minor interaction.
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Summary
Gotu kola has been suggested to have mild blood glucose-lowering activity. It could theoretically add to the effect of saxagliptin, but there is no solid clinical evidence.
What this interaction means in plain words
Gotu kola and Saxagliptin 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
Theoretical additive hypoglycemic effect; mechanism not established.
What to do
Advise patients to report herbal use and monitor blood glucose if gotu kola is taken regularly.
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 Gotu kola with Saxagliptin?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Gotu kola and Saxagliptin have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Gotu kola has been suggested to have mild blood glucose-lowering activity. It could theoretically add to the effect of saxagliptin, but there is no solid clinical evidence.
How serious is the interaction between Gotu kola and Saxagliptin?
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 report herbal use and monitor blood glucose if gotu kola is taken regularly.
What other medicines interact with Saxagliptin?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Saxagliptin with, for example, Albiglutide, Amlodipine-benazepril, Aripiprazole. The full list is on the Saxagliptin page.
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