Drug interactions
Leuprolide + Saxagliptin-metformin
Severity: Minor
Leuprolide and Saxagliptin-metformin: minor interaction.
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Summary
Androgen deprivation with GnRH agonists can reduce insulin sensitivity and worsen glycemic control. Patients with diabetes may need more intensive treatment.
What this interaction means in plain words
Leuprolide and Saxagliptin-metformin have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Leuprolide belongs to Endocrine; Saxagliptin-metformin belongs to Endocrine.
Why it happens
Hypogonadism induced by GnRH agonists increases insulin resistance and adiposity.
What to do
Monitor glucose and HbA1c periodically during leuprolide therapy and adjust antidiabetic treatment as needed.
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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Other interactions of Saxagliptin-metformin
Other interactions of Leuprolide
- Leuprolide + Pimozide Contraindicated
- Leuprolide + Thioridazine Contraindicated
- Amisulpride + Leuprolide Major
- Arsenic trioxide + Leuprolide Major
- Artemether / lumefantrine + Leuprolide Major
- Disopyramide + Leuprolide Major
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Leuprolide with Saxagliptin-metformin?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Leuprolide and Saxagliptin-metformin have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Androgen deprivation with GnRH agonists can reduce insulin sensitivity and worsen glycemic control. Patients with diabetes may need more intensive treatment.
How serious is the interaction between Leuprolide and Saxagliptin-metformin?
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 glucose and HbA1c periodically during leuprolide therapy and adjust antidiabetic treatment as needed.
What other medicines interact with Saxagliptin-metformin?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Saxagliptin-metformin with, for example, Atazanavir, Clozapine, Contrast media. The full list is on the Saxagliptin-metformin page.
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