Drug interactions
Insulin lispro + Protriptyline
Severity: Minor
Insulin lispro and Protriptyline: minor interaction.
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Summary
Tricyclic antidepressants have been reported to alter glycemic control, and in some patients they may enhance the glucose-lowering effect of insulin. They can also mask or mimic hypoglycemia symptoms such as tremor and palpitations.
What this interaction means in plain words
Insulin lispro and Protriptyline 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
Mechanism is not firmly established; possible effects on insulin sensitivity and glucose metabolism.
What to do
Monitor blood glucose when protriptyline is started or stopped and adjust insulin if glycemic control changes.
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 Protriptyline?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Insulin lispro and Protriptyline have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Tricyclic antidepressants have been reported to alter glycemic control, and in some patients they may enhance the glucose-lowering effect of insulin. They can also mask or mimic hypoglycemia symptoms such as tremor and palpitations.
How serious is the interaction between Insulin lispro and Protriptyline?
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 when protriptyline is started or stopped and adjust insulin if glycemic control changes.
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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