Drug interactions
Insulin detemir + Maitake
Severity: Minor
Insulin detemir and Maitake: minor interaction.
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Summary
Maitake mushroom extracts lowered blood glucose in animal studies, so they might add to insulin effects. Human evidence is lacking.
What this interaction means in plain words
Insulin detemir and Maitake 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 glucose lowering, possibly via improved insulin sensitivity, based on animal data.
What to do
Monitor blood glucose if maitake supplements are used and adjust insulin detemir if lows occur.
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 detemir with Maitake?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Insulin detemir and Maitake have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Maitake mushroom extracts lowered blood glucose in animal studies, so they might add to insulin effects. Human evidence is lacking.
How serious is the interaction between Insulin detemir and Maitake?
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 if maitake supplements are used and adjust insulin detemir if lows occur.
What other medicines interact with Insulin detemir?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Insulin detemir with, for example, Alogliptin-pioglitazone, Ethanol, Glimepiride-pioglitazone. The full list is on the Insulin detemir page.
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