Drug interactions
Insulin glargine-lixisenatide + Marijuana
Severity: Minor
Insulin glargine-lixisenatide and Marijuana: minor interaction.
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For healthcare professionals — reference only. This page is a brief summary, not medical advice and not a substitute for official labeling or clinical judgement. Always verify before prescribing or dispensing.
Summary
Cannabis use may alter appetite, glucose levels and insulin sensitivity, and evidence of an effect on diabetes control is inconsistent. Any influence on the efficacy of insulin glargine and lixisenatide is poorly characterized.
What this interaction means in plain words
Insulin glargine-lixisenatide and Marijuana 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
Not well established; possible cannabinoid effects on appetite and insulin sensitivity.
What to do
Ask about cannabis use and monitor glucose; counsel on hypoglycemia risk from impaired awareness or irregular eating.
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 glargine-lixisenatide with Marijuana?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Insulin glargine-lixisenatide and Marijuana have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Cannabis use may alter appetite, glucose levels and insulin sensitivity, and evidence of an effect on diabetes control is inconsistent. Any influence on the efficacy of insulin glargine and lixisenatide is poorly characterized.
How serious is the interaction between Insulin glargine-lixisenatide and Marijuana?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Ask about cannabis use and monitor glucose; counsel on hypoglycemia risk from impaired awareness or irregular eating.
What other medicines interact with Insulin glargine-lixisenatide?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Insulin glargine-lixisenatide with, for example, Albiglutide, Chlorpropamide, Dulaglutide. The full list is on the Insulin glargine-lixisenatide page.
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