Drug Interactions between Saxenda and tirzepatide
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:
- Saxenda (liraglutide)
- tirzepatide
Interactions between your drugs
liraglutide tirzepatide
Applies to: Saxenda (liraglutide) and tirzepatide
Tirzepatide has not been studied for use with liraglutide, so the safety and effectiveness of this combination are unknown. As tirzepatide and liraglutide both work through similar pathways in the body, it is possible that using them together may result in an increase in side effects. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
Drug and food interactions
liraglutide food
Applies to: Saxenda (liraglutide)
Liraglutide may affect the absorption of other medications that you take by mouth. In some cases, this may affect how well and/or how fast those medications work, or it may make no difference. Talk to a healthcare provider if you have any questions or concerns, and contact your doctor if your symptoms worsen or your condition changes. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
tirzepatide food
Applies to: tirzepatide
Tirzepatide may affect the absorption of other medications that you take by mouth. In some cases, this may affect how well and/or how fast those medications work, or it may make no difference. Talk to a healthcare provider if you have any questions or concerns, and contact your doctor if your symptoms worsen or your condition changes. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
Therapeutic duplication warnings
Therapeutic duplication is the use of more than one medicine from the same drug category or therapeutic class to treat the same condition. This can be intentional in cases where drugs with similar actions are used together for demonstrated therapeutic benefit. It can also be unintentional in cases where a patient has been treated by more than one doctor, or had prescriptions filled at more than one pharmacy, and can have potentially adverse consequences.
Incretin-based therapies
Therapeutic duplication
The recommended maximum number of medicines in the 'incretin-based therapies' category to be taken concurrently is usually one. Your list includes two medicines belonging to the 'incretin-based therapies' category:
- Saxenda (liraglutide)
- tirzepatide
Note: In certain circumstances, the benefits of taking this combination of drugs may outweigh any risks. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your medications or dosage.
See also
Drug Interaction Classification
Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. | |
Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. | |
Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan. | |
No interaction information available. |
Further information
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