Drug interactions
Insulin detemir + Testosterone buccal system
Severity: Minor
Insulin detemir and Testosterone buccal system: minor interaction.
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Summary
Testosterone replacement can improve insulin sensitivity in hypogonadal men and may reduce insulin needs. Combined with insulin detemir, this could lead to hypoglycemia in some patients.
What this interaction means in plain words
Insulin detemir and Testosterone buccal system 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
Androgens increase insulin sensitivity and glucose uptake, adding to the effect of insulin.
What to do
Monitor blood glucose after starting or adjusting testosterone and lower the insulin dose if glucose values fall.
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 Testosterone buccal system?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Insulin detemir and Testosterone buccal system have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Testosterone replacement can improve insulin sensitivity in hypogonadal men and may reduce insulin needs. Combined with insulin detemir, this could lead to hypoglycemia in some patients.
How serious is the interaction between Insulin detemir and Testosterone buccal system?
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 after starting or adjusting testosterone and lower the insulin dose if glucose values fall.
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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