Dapagliflozin and metformin and Glyburide and metformin interaction
Dapagliflozin and metformin and Glyburide and metformin: both prescribing labels describe an interaction that usually calls for monitoring, a dose change, or spacing the doses.
Usually manageable with monitoring or a dose change. Tell your pharmacist you take both.
What the FDA labels say
From the Dapagliflozin and metformin (XIGDUO XR) label · effective 2026-08-11
• Hypoglycemia with Concomitant Use with Insulin or Insulin Secretagogues: Consider a lower dosage of insulin or an insulin secretagogue to reduce the risk of hypoglycemia when used concomitantly with XIGDUO XR.
Hypoglycemia with Concomitant Use with Insulin or Insulin Secretagogues Insulin and insulin secretagogues (e.g., sulfonylureas) are known to cause hypoglycemia.
XIGDUO XR may increase the risk of hypoglycemia when combined with insulin and/or an insulin secretagogue [see Adverse Reactions (6.1) ] .
The risk of hypoglycemia may be lowered by a reduction in the dose of sulfonylurea (or other concomitantly administered insulin secretagogues) or insulin.
Insulin or Insulin Secretagogues Clinical Impact The risk of hypoglycemia may be increased when XIGDUO XR is used concomitantly with insulin or insulin secretagogues (e.g., sulfonylurea) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5) ].
From the Glyburide and metformin (glyburide and metformin hydrochloride) label · effective 2026-06-10
This warning is based on the study conducted by the University Group Diabetes Program (UGDP), a long-term prospective clinical study designed to evaluate the effectiveness of glucose-lowering drugs in preventing or delaying vascular complications in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
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