Drug interactions
Insulin degludec-liraglutide + Norethindrone
Severity: Minor
Insulin degludec-liraglutide and Norethindrone: minor interaction.
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Summary
Hormonal contraceptives and progestins can modestly impair glucose tolerance. In patients with diabetes this may slightly weaken the glucose-lowering effect of insulin degludec/liraglutide. The effect is usually small, with low-dose products having less impact.
What this interaction means in plain words
Insulin degludec-liraglutide and Norethindrone 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
Progestins can reduce insulin sensitivity and glucose tolerance, mildly opposing antidiabetic therapy.
What to do
Monitor glycemic control when starting or stopping the hormonal product. Adjust the insulin dose if glucose rises.
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 Insulin degludec-liraglutide with Norethindrone?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Insulin degludec-liraglutide and Norethindrone have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Hormonal contraceptives and progestins can modestly impair glucose tolerance. In patients with diabetes this may slightly weaken the glucose-lowering effect of insulin degludec/liraglutide. The effect is usually small, with low-dose products having less impact.
How serious is the interaction between Insulin degludec-liraglutide and Norethindrone?
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 glycemic control when starting or stopping the hormonal product. Adjust the insulin dose if glucose rises.
What other medicines interact with Insulin degludec-liraglutide?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Insulin degludec-liraglutide with, for example, Albiglutide, Chlorpropamide, Clozapine. The full list is on the Insulin degludec-liraglutide page.
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