Drug interactions
Acetaminophen + Liraglutide
Severity: Minor
Acetaminophen and Liraglutide: minor interaction.
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Summary
Liraglutide slows gastric emptying, which may delay the absorption of oral acetaminophen and lower or postpone its peak concentration. Total exposure is generally not meaningfully changed, so the effect on analgesia is small.
What this interaction means in plain words
Acetaminophen and Liraglutide 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
Delayed gastric emptying from GLP-1 receptor agonism slows the rate of oral acetaminophen absorption.
What to do
No dose adjustment is usually needed. If rapid pain or fever relief is required, be aware that onset may be slightly delayed.
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 Acetaminophen with Liraglutide?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Acetaminophen and Liraglutide 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 slows gastric emptying, which may delay the absorption of oral acetaminophen and lower or postpone its peak concentration. Total exposure is generally not meaningfully changed, so the effect on analgesia is small.
How serious is the interaction between Acetaminophen and Liraglutide?
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 dose adjustment is usually needed. If rapid pain or fever relief is required, be aware that onset may be slightly delayed.
What other medicines interact with Liraglutide?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Liraglutide with, for example, Insulin degludec-liraglutide, Insulin glargine-lixisenatide, Alogliptin-metformin. The full list is on the Liraglutide page.
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