Drug interactions
Metformin + Rasagiline
Severity: Minor
Metformin and Rasagiline: minor interaction.
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Summary
No clear clinically meaningful interaction is documented between rasagiline and metformin. Rasagiline is not known to affect metformin transport or clearance in a relevant way.
What this interaction means in plain words
Metformin and Rasagiline 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 belongs to Endocrine; Rasagiline belongs to Central Nervous System.
Why it happens
No established mechanism.
What to do
No specific action is needed beyond routine glucose monitoring.
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 Metformin with Rasagiline?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Metformin and Rasagiline have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. No clear clinically meaningful interaction is documented between rasagiline and metformin. Rasagiline is not known to affect metformin transport or clearance in a relevant way.
How serious is the interaction between Metformin and Rasagiline?
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 needed beyond routine glucose monitoring.
What other medicines interact with Rasagiline?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Rasagiline with, for example, Atomoxetine, Brimonidine, Bupropion-naltrexone. The full list is on the Rasagiline page.
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