Drug interactions
Marijuana + Sitagliptin
Severity: Minor
Marijuana and Sitagliptin: minor interaction.
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Summary
Cannabis use can alter appetite and glucose handling, and any effect on glycemic control with sitagliptin is inconsistent. No well-established clinically important interaction exists.
What this interaction means in plain words
Marijuana and Sitagliptin 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
Mechanism not established; possible effects of cannabinoids on appetite and glucose metabolism.
What to do
No specific action is required beyond routine glucose monitoring. Counsel patients that heavy use may disturb eating patterns and glycemic control.
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 Marijuana with Sitagliptin?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Marijuana and Sitagliptin have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Cannabis use can alter appetite and glucose handling, and any effect on glycemic control with sitagliptin is inconsistent. No well-established clinically important interaction exists.
How serious is the interaction between Marijuana and Sitagliptin?
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 specific action is required beyond routine glucose monitoring. Counsel patients that heavy use may disturb eating patterns and glycemic control.
What other medicines interact with Sitagliptin?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Sitagliptin with, for example, Albiglutide, Amlodipine-benazepril, Aripiprazole. The full list is on the Sitagliptin page.
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