Drug interactions
Metformin-repaglinide + Sage
Severity: Minor
Metformin-repaglinide and Sage: minor interaction.
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Summary
Sage extracts have shown glucose-lowering effects in some studies and might add to the effect of antidiabetic drugs, particularly repaglinide.
What this interaction means in plain words
Metformin-repaglinide and Sage 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
Possible additive hypoglycemic effect; the mechanism is not firmly established.
What to do
Monitor blood glucose if sage supplements or teas are used regularly.
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-repaglinide with Sage?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Metformin-repaglinide and Sage have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Sage extracts have shown glucose-lowering effects in some studies and might add to the effect of antidiabetic drugs, particularly repaglinide.
How serious is the interaction between Metformin-repaglinide and Sage?
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 blood glucose if sage supplements or teas are used regularly.
What other medicines interact with Metformin-repaglinide?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Metformin-repaglinide with, for example, Gemfibrozil, Apalutamide, Clarithromycin. The full list is on the Metformin-repaglinide page.
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