Drug interactions
L-methylfolate + Metformin-repaglinide
Severity: Minor
L-methylfolate and Metformin-repaglinide: minor interaction.
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Summary
Metformin has been associated with lower folate status in some patients, but the evidence is limited. L-methylfolate supplementation is not harmed by this effect and may be useful if deficiency is found.
What this interaction means in plain words
L-methylfolate and Metformin-repaglinide have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
L-methylfolate belongs to Miscellaneous; Metformin-repaglinide belongs to Endocrine.
Why it happens
Mechanism is not established; possible reduced intestinal absorption of folate.
What to do
No routine action is needed. Consider checking folate and B12 status in patients with anemia or neuropathy.
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 L-methylfolate with Metformin-repaglinide?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. L-methylfolate and Metformin-repaglinide have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Metformin has been associated with lower folate status in some patients, but the evidence is limited. L-methylfolate supplementation is not harmed by this effect and may be useful if deficiency is found.
How serious is the interaction between L-methylfolate and Metformin-repaglinide?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: No routine action is needed. Consider checking folate and B12 status in patients with anemia or neuropathy.
What other medicines interact with Metformin-repaglinide?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Metformin-repaglinide with, for example, Gemfibrozil, Apalutamide, Clarithromycin. The full list is on the Metformin-repaglinide page.
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