Drug interactions
Insulin lispro + Marijuana
Severity: Minor
Insulin lispro and Marijuana: minor interaction.
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Summary
Cannabis use may alter appetite and glucose metabolism, with variable effects on glycemic control. In people with diabetes it may make blood glucose less predictable.
What this interaction means in plain words
Insulin lispro 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
The mechanism is not well established; cannabinoid effects on appetite and glucose metabolism may contribute.
What to do
Advise patients to monitor glucose more often when using cannabis, especially with changes in food intake.
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 lispro with Marijuana?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Insulin lispro 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 and glucose metabolism, with variable effects on glycemic control. In people with diabetes it may make blood glucose less predictable.
How serious is the interaction between Insulin lispro 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: Advise patients to monitor glucose more often when using cannabis, especially with changes in food intake.
What other medicines interact with Insulin lispro?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Insulin lispro with, for example, Alogliptin-pioglitazone, Ethanol, Metreleptin. The full list is on the Insulin lispro page.
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