Can I take Lansoprazole and Metformin together?

Pourquoi cela se produit

Lansoprazole may slightly interfere with how metformin is cleared from the body by the kidneys. Furthermore, both drugs can reduce the absorption of Vitamin B12 from your diet through different methods in the digestive tract.

You can take these medicines together. However, you should monitor for any new or worsening side effects, such as nausea, diarrhoea, or stomach pain. If you take both long-term, ask your doctor to check your Vitamin B12 levels during your routine blood tests.

Lactic acidosis risk

If you experience severe vomiting, diarrhoea, or dehydration, stop taking metformin and seek medical help immediately. This prevents a rare but serious build-up of acid in the blood.

Carence en vitamine B12

Long-term use can lower your vitamin B12 levels. If you feel unusually tired or have a sore, red tongue, ask your doctor to check your levels.

Contrast dye scans (e.g., CT or X-ray)

You must tell your doctor you take metformin if you are having a scan involving an injection of 'contrast dye'. You will usually need to stop taking metformin 48 hours before and after the procedure to prevent kidney damage.

Diarrhée sévère

Le lansoprazole peut augmenter votre risque d'infections intestinales graves. Si vous développez une diarrhée aqueuse sévère ou persistante, ou de la fièvre, contactez immédiatement votre médecin et ne prenez pas de médicament anti-diarrhéique.

Lupus (LES) ou réactions cutanées

Contactez votre médecin si vous développez une éruption cutanée, surtout dans les zones exposées au soleil, car le lansoprazole peut provoquer une réaction cutanée auto-immune rare mais grave.

Alcool

It is best to avoid or strictly limit alcohol while taking lansoprazole. Alcohol increases the amount of acid your stomach produces, which can make your symptoms worse and counteract the effects of the medicine.

It is best to avoid or strictly limit alcohol while taking metformin. Combining alcohol with metformin increases the risk of a rare but serious condition called lactic acidosis (a build-up of lactic acid in the blood). It also increases the risk of low blood sugar (hypoglycaemia).

Alimentation (Timing)

Lansoprazole works best if you take it at least 30 minutes before food. Taking it with or after food can make it less effective at reducing stomach acid.

Caféine (Café, Thé, Boissons Énergisantes)

Lansoprazole is often prescribed for acid reflux. Caffeine can trigger or worsen reflux symptoms by relaxing the muscle at the base of the food pipe, which may make your medicine less effective at managing your symptoms.

Taking multiple medicines? Our Vérificateur d'Interactions Médicamenteuses helps you check whether your prescriptions, over-the-counter medicines, and supplements are safe to take together. Simply search for your medicines to see potential interactions and what to do about them.

Avertissement

Ces informations sont fournies à des fins éducatives générales uniquement et ne doivent pas être considérées comme un substitut aux conseils médicaux professionnels. Consultez toujours votre médecin généraliste, votre pharmacien ou un autre professionnel de santé qualifié avant de prendre des décisions concernant vos médicaments. Les circonstances individuelles peuvent varier, et seul un professionnel de santé connaissant votre historique médical peut fournir des conseils personnalisés.