Semaglutide interactions
Semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy, Rybelsus), a GLP-1 receptor agonist has 80 documented interactions across the FDA labels and fact sheets we index: 8 major, 66 moderate, 6 minor, and 0 where a label reports no significant interaction. Each entry below quotes the sentence behind it. This drug page is a starting point, not a verdict for your situation.
Major interactions (8)
Hypoglycemia Chloroquine has been shown to cause severe hypoglycemia including loss of consciousness that could be life-threatening in patients treated with or without antidiabetic medications (see PRECAUTIONS , Drug Interactions ). (Chloroquine label, Warnings)
Antidiabetic agents Hypoglycemia including fatal outcomes have been reported. (Ciprofloxacin label, Drug interactions)
Oral hypoglycemics Clinically significant hypoglycemia may be precipitated by the use of fluconazole with oral hypoglycemic agents; one fatality has been reported from hypoglycemia in association with combined fluconazole and glyburide use. (Fluconazole label, Drug interactions)
Hypoglycemia PLAQUENIL can cause severe and potentially life-threatening hypoglycemia, in the presence or absence of antidiabetic agents [see Drug Interactions (7) ]. (Hydroxychloroquine label, Warnings and precautions)
WARNING: RISK OF THYROID C-CELL TUMORS • In rodents, semaglutide causes dose-dependent and treatment-duration-dependent thyroid C-cell tumors at clinically relevant exposures. (Semaglutide label, Boxed warning)
WARNING: RISK OF THYROID C-CELL TUMORS • In rodents, semaglutide causes dose-dependent and treatment-duration-dependent thyroid C-cell tumors at clinically relevant exposures. (Semaglutide label, Boxed warning)
WARNING: RISK OF THYROID C-CELL TUMORS • In rodents, semaglutide causes dose-dependent and treatment-duration-dependent thyroid C-cell tumors at clinically relevant exposures. (Semaglutide label, Boxed warning)
WARNING: RISK OF THYROID C-CELL TUMORS • In rodents, semaglutide causes dose-dependent and treatment-duration-dependent thyroid C-cell tumors at clinically relevant exposures. (Semaglutide label, Boxed warning)
Moderate interactions (66)
Consideration should be taken in patients being treated with antidiabetic agents. (Acetazolamide label, Drug interactions)
- Amlodipine and benazeprildihydropyridine calcium channel blockerModerate
Antidiabetic Agents: In rare cases, diabetic patients receiving an ACE inhibitor (including benazepril) concomitantly with insulin or oral antidiabetics may develop hypoglycemia. (Amlodipine and benazepril label, Drug interactions)
- Aspirin and dipyridamoleantiplatelet agentModerate
Oral Hypoglycemics Moderate doses of aspirin may increase the effectiveness of oral hypoglycemic drugs, leading to hypoglycemia. (Aspirin and dipyridamole label, Drug interactions)
Antidiabetics: Increased risk of hypoglycemia ( 7.2 ) (Benazepril label, Drug interactions)
However, patients subject to spontaneous hypoglycemia, or diabetic patients receiving insulin or oral hypoglycemic agents, should be cautioned about these possibilities and bisoprolol fumarate should be used with caution. (Bisoprolol label, Warnings)
- Bisoprolol and hydrochlorothiazidebeta blockerModerate
Antidiabetic drugs (oral agents and insulin) - dosage adjustment of the antidiabetic drug may be required. (Bisoprolol and hydrochlorothiazide label, Precautions)
Consider adding another antihyperglycemic agent in patients who require additional glycemic control [see Dosage and Administration (2.3) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . (Canagliflozin label, Drug interactions)
- CapecitabineantimetaboliteModerate
Closely monitor for adverse reactions of CYP2C9 substrates where minimal concentration changes may lead to serious adverse reactions when used concomitantly with XELODA (e.g., anticoagulants, antidiabetic drugs). (Capecitabine label, Drug interactions)
Insulin and oral hypoglycemics action may be enhanced. (Carvedilol label, Drug interactions)
Oral Hypoglycemic Agents/Insulin: The concomitant use of clarithromycin tablets and oral hypoglycemic agents and/or insulin can result in significant hypoglycemia. (Clarithromycin label, Warnings and precautions)
…Coadministered Drug (Dose Regimen) * Dapagliflozin (Dose Regimen) * Effect on Dapagliflozin Exposure [% Change (90% CI)] C max AUC † No dosing adjustments required for the following: Oral Antidiabetic Agents Metformin (1000 mg) 20 mg ↔ ↔ Pioglitazone (45 mg) 50 mg ↔ ↔ Sitagliptin (100 mg) 20 mg ↔ ↔ Glimepiride (4 mg) 20 mg ↔ ↔ Voglibose (0.2 mg three times daily) 10… (Dapagliflozin label, Drug interactions)
Hyperglycemia Corticosteroids can increase blood glucose, worsen pre-existing diabetes, and predispose those on long-term therapy to diabetes mellitus, and may reduce the effect of the antidiabetic drugs. (Dexamethasone label, Warnings and precautions)
- Dorzolamide and timololcarbonic anhydrase inhibitorModerate
Masking of Hypoglycemic Symptoms in Patients with Diabetes Mellitus Beta-adrenergic blocking agents should be administered with caution in patients subject to spontaneous hypoglycemia or to diabetic patients (especially those with labile diabetes) who are receiving insulin or oral hypoglycemic agents. (Dorzolamide and timolol label, Warnings and precautions)
Use caution in a patient with a history of angioedema or anaphylaxis with another GLP-1 receptor agonist because it is unknown whether such patients will be predisposed to anaphylaxis with RYBELSUS or OZEMPIC tablets. (Semaglutide label, Warnings and precautions)
- ExenatideGLP-1 receptor agonistModerate
Use caution in a patient with a history of angioedema or anaphylaxis with another GLP-1 receptor agonist because it is unknown whether such patients will be predisposed to anaphylaxis with RYBELSUS or OZEMPIC tablets. (Semaglutide label, Warnings and precautions)
- FludrocortisonecorticosteroidModerate
Monitor for symptoms of hyperglycemia; adjust dosage of antidiabetic drug upward if necessary. (Fludrocortisone label, Drug interactions)
As is true with many other types of medication when taken concurrently by patients with diabetes, insulin and/or oral hypoglycemic, dosage may need to be adjusted when therapy with PROZAC is instituted or discontinued. (Fluoxetine label, Warnings and precautions)
• Hypoglycemia with Concomitant Use of Insulin Secretagogues or Insulin : May increase the risk of hypoglycemia, including severe hypoglycemia. (Semaglutide label, Warnings and precautions)
• Hypoglycemia with Concomitant Use of Insulin Secretagogues or Insulin : May increase the risk of hypoglycemia, including severe hypoglycemia. (Semaglutide label, Warnings and precautions)
• Hypoglycemia with Concomitant Use of Insulin Secretagogues or Insulin : May increase the risk of hypoglycemia, including severe hypoglycemia. (Semaglutide label, Warnings and precautions)
- Glyburide and metforminsulfonylureaModerate
• Hypoglycemia with Concomitant Use of Insulin Secretagogues or Insulin : May increase the risk of hypoglycemia, including severe hypoglycemia. (Semaglutide label, Warnings and precautions)
Antidiabetic drugs: Dosage adjustment of antidiabetic may be required (7.2) (Hydrochlorothiazide label, Drug interactions)
Antidiabetic Agents Clinical Impact: Corticosteroids in supraphysiologic doses may increase blood glucose concentrations. (Hydrocortisone label, Drug interactions)
• Hypoglycemia with Concomitant Use of Insulin Secretagogues or Insulin : May increase the risk of hypoglycemia, including severe hypoglycemia. (Semaglutide label, Warnings and precautions)
- Insulin degludecinsulinModerate
• Hypoglycemia with Concomitant Use of Insulin Secretagogues or Insulin : May increase the risk of hypoglycemia, including severe hypoglycemia. (Semaglutide label, Warnings and precautions)
- Insulin detemirinsulinModerate
• Hypoglycemia with Concomitant Use of Insulin Secretagogues or Insulin : May increase the risk of hypoglycemia, including severe hypoglycemia. (Semaglutide label, Warnings and precautions)
• Hypoglycemia with Concomitant Use of Insulin Secretagogues or Insulin : May increase the risk of hypoglycemia, including severe hypoglycemia. (Semaglutide label, Warnings and precautions)
• Hypoglycemia with Concomitant Use of Insulin Secretagogues or Insulin : May increase the risk of hypoglycemia, including severe hypoglycemia. (Semaglutide label, Warnings and precautions)
- Insulin regular (human)insulinModerate
• Hypoglycemia with Concomitant Use of Insulin Secretagogues or Insulin : May increase the risk of hypoglycemia, including severe hypoglycemia. (Semaglutide label, Warnings and precautions)
Antidiabetic Drugs Repaglinide Saxagliptin Monitor for adverse reactions. (Itraconazole label, Drug interactions)
Antidiabetics repaglinide, saxagliptin Antihelmintics and Antiprotozoals praziquantel Antimigraine Drugs ergot alkaloids, such as dihydroergotamine, ergometrine (ergonovine), ergotamine, methylergometrine (methylergonovine) eletriptan Ergot alkaloids: The potential increase in plasma concentrations of ergot alkaloids when coadministered with ketoconazole tablets… (Ketoconazole label, Drug interactions)
Blood Glucose Disturbances Fluoroquinolones, including Levofloxacin in 5% Dextrose Injection, have been associated with disturbances of blood glucose, including symptomatic hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia, usually in diabetic patients receiving concomitant treatment with an oral hypoglycemic agent (e.g., glyburide) or with insulin. (Levofloxacin label, Warnings and precautions)
- LinezolidantibioticModerate
• Hypoglycemia: Postmarketing cases of symptomatic hypoglycemia have been reported in patients with diabetes mellitus receiving insulin or oral hypoglycemic agents. (Linezolid label, Warnings and precautions)
Use caution in a patient with a history of angioedema or anaphylaxis with another GLP-1 receptor agonist because it is unknown whether such patients will be predisposed to anaphylaxis with RYBELSUS or OZEMPIC tablets. (Semaglutide label, Warnings and precautions)
Antidiabetics Concomitant administration of Zestril and antidiabetic medicines (insulins, oral hypoglycemic agents) may cause an increased blood-glucose-lowering effect with risk of hypoglycemia. (Lisinopril label, Drug interactions)
- Lisinopril and hydrochlorothiazideACE inhibitorModerate
Antidiabetic drugs (oral agents and insulin) - dosage adjustment of the antidiabetic drug may be required. (Lisinopril and hydrochlorothiazide label, Drug interactions)
- Losartan and hydrochlorothiazideangiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)Moderate
Antidiabetic drugs: dosage adjustment of antidiabetic may be required. (Losartan and hydrochlorothiazide label, Drug interactions)
Antidiabetics : Because corticosteroids may increase blood glucose concentrations, dosage adjustments of antidiabetic agents may be required. (Methylprednisolone label, Drug interactions)
Insulin And Oral Antidiabetic Agents See Glucose Tolerance under PRECAUTIONS , General . (Metolazone label, Drug interactions)
- MoxifloxacinfluoroquinoloneModerate
Antidiabetic agents Carefully monitor blood glucose. (Moxifloxacin label, Drug interactions)
- Nadololbeta blockerModerate
Beta-blockade also reduces the release of insulin in response to hyperglycemia; therefore, it may be necessary to adjust the dose of antidiabetic drugs. (Nadolol label, Warnings)
- Naltrexone and bupropionopioid antagonistModerate
Use of Antidiabetic Medications: Weight loss may cause hypoglycemia. (Naltrexone and bupropion label, Warnings and precautions)
- OfloxacinfluoroquinoloneModerate
Fluoroquinolones have been associated with disturbances of blood glucose, including symptomatic hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia, usually in diabetic patients receiving concomitant treatment with an oral hypoglycemic agent (e.g., glyburide) or with insulin. (Ofloxacin label, Warnings)
- OrlistatModerate
A reduction in dose of oral hypoglycemic medication (e.g., sulfonylureas) or insulin may be required in some patients [see Clinical Studies (14) ] . (Orlistat label, Warnings and precautions)
• A reduction in dose of insulin or oral hypoglycemic medication may be required in some patients. (Phentermine label, Warnings and precautions)
- Pindololbeta blockerModerate
Beta-blockade also reduces the release of insulin in response to hyperglycemia; therefore, it may be necessary to adjust the dose of antidiabetic drugs. (Pindolol label, Warnings)
Congestive Heart Failure ACTOS, like other thiazolidinediones, can cause dose-related fluid retention when used alone or in combination with other antidiabetic medications and is most common when ACTOS is used in combination with insulin. (Pioglitazone label, Warnings and precautions)
- Pioglitazone and metforminthiazolidinedioneModerate
Congestive Heart Failure Pioglitazone, like other thiazolidinediones, can cause dose-related fluid retention when used alone or in combination with other antidiabetic medications and is most common when pioglitazone is used in combination with insulin. (Pioglitazone and metformin label, Warnings and precautions)
Antidiabetic Agents: Because corticosteroids may increase blood glucose concentrations, dosage adjustments of antidiabetic agents may be required. (Prednisolone label, Drug interactions)
Antidiabetic agents: May increase blood glucose concentrations. (Prednisone label, Drug interactions)
Monitor patients for the development of edema when co-administering LYRICA CR and thiazolidinedione antidiabetic agents. (Pregabalin label, Warnings and precautions)
- RepaglinidemeglitinideModerate
• Hypoglycemia with Concomitant Use of Insulin Secretagogues or Insulin : May increase the risk of hypoglycemia, including severe hypoglycemia. (Semaglutide label, Warnings and precautions)
Decrease exposure Digitoxin Decrease exposure Fluoroquinolones Pefloxacin Administered with rifampin 900 mg daily Decrease exposure Moxifloxacin , Decrease exposure Oral Hypoglycemic Agents (e.g., sulfonylureas) Glyburide Decrease exposure Rifampin may worsen glucose control of glyburide. (Rifampin label, Drug interactions)
Insulin and Oral Antidiabetics Hyperglycemia may occur, and the dosage of insulin or antidiabetic drugs may require adjustment. (Sotalol label, Drug interactions)
- Spironolactone and hydrochlorothiazidealdosterone antagonistModerate
Antidiabetic drugs (e.g., oral agents, insulin): Dosage adjustment of the antidiabetic drug may be required (see Precautions ). (Spironolactone and hydrochlorothiazide label, Drug interactions)
Like other sulfonamide-containing drugs, sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim potentiates the effect of oral hypoglycemics. (Sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim label, Drug interactions)
Masking of Hypoglycemic Symptoms in Patients with Diabetes Mellitus Beta-adrenergic blocking agents should be administered with caution in patients subject to spontaneous hypoglycemia or to diabetic patients (especially those with labile diabetes) who are receiving insulin or oral hypoglycemic agents. (Timolol label, Warnings and precautions)
- TirzepatideGLP-1 receptor agonistModerate
• Hypoglycemia with Concomitant Use of Insulin Secretagogues or Insulin : May increase the risk of hypoglycemia, including severe hypoglycemia. (Semaglutide label, Warnings and precautions)
- TrandolaprilACE inhibitorModerate
(See PRECAUTIONS . ) Antidiabetic Agents Concomitant use of ACE inhibitors and antidiabetic medicines (insulin or oral hypoglycemic agents) may cause an increased blood glucose lowering effect with greater risk of hypoglycemia. (Trandolapril label, Drug interactions)
- TranylcypromineMAO inhibitorModerate
Hypoglycemia in Diabetic Patients Some MAOIs have contributed to hypoglycemic episodes in diabetic patients receiving insulin or other blood-glucose-lowering agents. (Tranylcypromine label, Warnings and precautions)
Antidiabetics: Because corticosteroids may increase blood glucose concentrations, dosage adjustments of antidiabetic agents may be required. (Triamcinolone label, Drug interactions)
- Triamterenepotassium-sparing diureticModerate
Dyrenium (triamterene) may raise blood glucose levels; for adult-onset diabetes, dosage adjustments of hypoglycemic agents may be necessary during and/or after therapy; concurrent use with chlorpropamide may increase the risk of severe hyponatremia. (Triamterene label, Drug interactions)
Oral Hypoglycemic Drugs Concurrent use with chlorpropamide may increase the risk of severe hyponatremia. (Triamterene and hydrochlorothiazide label, Drug interactions)
- Valsartan and hydrochlorothiazideangiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)Moderate
Hydrochlorothiazide: When administered concurrently, the following drugs may interact with thiazide diuretics: Antidiabetic Drugs (oral agents and insulin) - Dosage adjustment of the antidiabetic drug may be required. (Valsartan and hydrochlorothiazide label, Drug interactions)
- Voriconazoleazole antifungalModerate
Sulfonylurea Oral Hypoglycemics (CYP2C9 Inhibition) Not Studied In Vivo or In Vitro , but Drug Plasma Exposure Likely to be Increased Frequent monitoring of blood glucose and for signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia. (Voriconazole label, Drug interactions)
Minor mentions (6)
Additional predisposing conditions include diabetes mellitus treated with oral hypoglycemic drugs or insulin, use of anorectic drugs, excessive use of alcohol, use of benzodiazepines, sedatives/hypnotics, or opiates. (Bupropion label, Warnings and precautions)
- ClozapineantipsychoticMinor
In some cases, hyperglycemia has resolved when the atypical antipsychotic was discontinued; however, some patients required continuation of antidiabetic treatment despite discontinuation of the suspect drug. (Clozapine label, Warnings and precautions)
Oral Hypoglycemic Agents In pharmacokinetic studies of lovastatin in hypercholesterolemic non-insulin dependent diabetic patients, there was no drug interaction with glipizide or with chlorpropamide (see CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY , Clinical Studies in Adults ). (Lovastatin label, Drug interactions)
- Miconazoleazole antifungalMinor
Although the systemic absorption of miconazole following ORAVIG administration is minimal and plasma concentrations of miconazole are substantially lower than when given intravenously, the potential for interaction with drugs metabolized through CYP2C9 and CYP3A4 such as oral hypoglycemics, phenytoin, or ergot alkaloids cannot be ruled out. (Miconazole label, Drug interactions)
- MoexiprilACE inhibitorMinor
Moexipril hydrochloride has been used in clinical trials concomitantly with calcium-channel-blocking agents, diuretics, H 2 blockers, digoxin, oral hypoglycemic agents, and cholesterol-lowering agents. (Moexipril label, Drug interactions)
In some cases, hyperglycemia has resolved when the atypical antipsychotic was discontinued; however, some patients required continuation of antidiabetic treatment despite discontinuation of the suspect drug. (Ziprasidone label, Warnings and precautions)
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