Invokana (canagliflozin) and Alcohol / Food Interactions
There are 2 alcohol/food/lifestyle interactions with Invokana (canagliflozin) which include:
Alcohol (Ethanol) ↔ canagliflozin
Moderate Drug Interaction
Talk to your doctor before using ethanol together with canagliflozin. Alcohol may affect blood glucose levels in patients with diabetes. Both hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) and hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) may occur, depending on how much and how often you drink. You should avoid using alcohol if your diabetes is not well controlled or if you have high triglycerides, neuropathy (nerve damage), or pancreatitis. Moderate alcohol consumption generally does not affect blood glucose levels if your diabetes is under control. However, it may be best to limit alcohol intake to one drink daily for women and two drinks daily for men (1 drink = 5 oz wine, 12 oz beer, or 1.5 oz distilled spirits) in conjunction with your normal meal plan. Avoid drinking alcohol on an empty stomach or following exercise, as it may increase the risk of hypoglycemia. 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.
High Cholesterol (Hyperlipoproteinemia, Hypertriglyceridemia, Sitosterolemia)
Moderate Potential Hazard, Moderate plausibility
SGLT-2 inhibitors - hyperlipidemia
There have been reports of dose-related increases in LDL cholesterol with the use of SGLT-2 inhibitors. Cholesterol levels should be monitored before and during treatment and appropriate therapy should be initiated if needed.
Invokana (canagliflozin) drug Interactions
There are 775 drug interactions with Invokana (canagliflozin)
Invokana (canagliflozin) disease Interactions
There are 4 disease interactions with Invokana (canagliflozin) which include:
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 information available. |
Do not stop taking any medications without consulting your healthcare provider.
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