Drug interactions
Insulin neutral human + Siberian ginseng
Severity: Minor
Insulin neutral human and Siberian ginseng: minor interaction.
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Summary
Siberian ginseng has been reported to affect blood glucose, and an additive effect with insulin is possible. Evidence is limited and inconsistent.
What this interaction means in plain words
Insulin neutral human and Siberian ginseng 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
Possible additive glucose-lowering effect; mechanism not established.
What to do
Monitor blood glucose when the herb is started or stopped and adjust insulin if hypoglycemia occurs.
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 neutral human with Siberian ginseng?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Insulin neutral human and Siberian ginseng have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Siberian ginseng has been reported to affect blood glucose, and an additive effect with insulin is possible. Evidence is limited and inconsistent.
How serious is the interaction between Insulin neutral human and Siberian ginseng?
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 the herb is started or stopped and adjust insulin if hypoglycemia occurs.
What other medicines interact with Insulin neutral human?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Insulin neutral human with, for example, Chlorpropamide, Ethanol, Mecasermin. The full list is on the Insulin neutral human page.
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