Drug interactions
Sitagliptin + Tongkat ali
Severity: Minor
Sitagliptin and Tongkat ali: minor interaction.
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Summary
Tongkat ali has been reported to have glucose-lowering effects in limited data. Used with sitagliptin it might add to glycemic lowering, but evidence is sparse.
What this interaction means in plain words
Sitagliptin and Tongkat ali 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 glucose lowering; mechanism not established.
What to do
Monitor blood glucose when the herb is started or stopped and counsel the patient on hypoglycemia symptoms.
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 Sitagliptin with Tongkat ali?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Sitagliptin and Tongkat ali have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Tongkat ali has been reported to have glucose-lowering effects in limited data. Used with sitagliptin it might add to glycemic lowering, but evidence is sparse.
How serious is the interaction between Sitagliptin and Tongkat ali?
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 when the herb is started or stopped and counsel the patient on hypoglycemia symptoms.
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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