Does Linagliptin And Metformin Hydrochloride Interact with Alcohol?
CDI records a moderate classification for Linagliptin And Metformin Hydrochloride and Alcohol. The stored summary is: Alcohol potentiates the effect of metformin on lactate metabolism, increasing lactic acidosis risk. Patients should avoid excessive alcohol intake. The mechanism involves potentiates metformin's effect on lactate metabolism. Patients taking both medications should consult their healthcare provider before starting, stopping, or changing the dosage of either drug. This record was extracted from drug labeling through openFDA. NIH/NLM RxNorm is used for drug identities. The summary and severity classification are CDI's processed information, not a verbatim source quotation. Product, route, and patient circumstances matter.
- Severity
- Moderate
- Linagliptin And Metformin Hydrochloride Class
- Dipeptidyl Peptidase 4 Inhibitor
- Management
- Monitor for effects
- Data Source
- U.S. FDA via OpenFDA
Recorded Mechanism
Potentiates metformin's effect on lactate metabolism
What To Tell Your Doctor or Pharmacist
If you are taking Linagliptin And Metformin Hydrochloride and your doctor is considering prescribing Alcohol (or vice versa), make sure to:
- Inform your doctor and pharmacist of all current medications, including over-the-counter drugs and supplements
- Ask whether the benefits of combining these medications outweigh the risks for your specific situation
- Ask what symptoms to watch for that would indicate the interaction is causing problems
- Ask whether any dosage adjustments are needed
- Never stop or change either medication without first consulting your healthcare provider