Weight Watchers Diet - Simvastatin, Sitagliptin Interaction Details

Interaction Details

Simvastatin, Sitagliptin is classified as belonging to the following category: Antidiabetes Drugs

Following the Weight Watchers diet while taking antidiabetes drugs may increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Hypoglycemia has occurred in a small number of patients with type 2 diabetes who are taking antidiabetes medications and following the Weight Watchers Diet. Dose adjustments of antidiabetes medications might be necessary for some people.

Interaction Rating

Moderate

Likelihood of Occurrence

Possible

Interaction has been documented in animal or in lab research, or the interaction has been documented in humans but is limited to case reports or conflicting clinical research exists

References

O'Neil PM, Miller-Kovach K, Tuerk PW, et al. Randomized controlled trial of a nationally available weight control program tailored for adults with type 2 diabetes. Obesity (Silver Spring). 2016;24(11):2269-2277.

Weight Watchers Diet - More Interactions

Weight Watchers Diet interacts with 84 drugs

Interaction Rating Key

These severity listings are for informational use only. Never start, stop or otherwise change your therapy before speaking with your provider.

Major	The combined use of these agents is strongly discouraged as serious side effects or other negative outcomes could occur.
Moderate	Use cautiously under the care of a healthcare professional or avoid this combination. A significant interaction or negative outcome could occur.
Minor	Be aware that there is a chance of an interaction. Watch for warning signs of a potential interaction.
Unknown	No interactions have been reported or no interaction data is currently available.