Drug interactions
Liraglutide + Olmesartan
Severity: Minor
Liraglutide and Olmesartan: minor interaction.
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Summary
Angiotensin receptor blockers may modestly improve insulin sensitivity and so add to the glucose lowering of antidiabetic agents. Liraglutide has a low intrinsic hypoglycemia risk, so the clinical effect is usually small.
What this interaction means in plain words
Liraglutide and Olmesartan have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Liraglutide belongs to Endocrine; Olmesartan belongs to Cardiovascular.
Why it happens
Possible improved insulin sensitivity with angiotensin receptor blockade adds to the glucose lowering of liraglutide.
What to do
Monitor glycemic control when starting olmesartan; adjust antidiabetic therapy only if glucose falls unexpectedly.
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 Liraglutide with Olmesartan?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Liraglutide and Olmesartan have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Angiotensin receptor blockers may modestly improve insulin sensitivity and so add to the glucose lowering of antidiabetic agents. Liraglutide has a low intrinsic hypoglycemia risk, so the clinical effect is usually small.
How serious is the interaction between Liraglutide and Olmesartan?
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 glycemic control when starting olmesartan; adjust antidiabetic therapy only if glucose falls unexpectedly.
What other medicines interact with Olmesartan?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Olmesartan with, for example, Aliskiren, Sparsentan, Aldesleukin. The full list is on the Olmesartan page.
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