Drug & supplement interaction

Conjugated Linoleic Acid (cla) + Lixisenatide

Lixisenatide brand name: Adlyxin.

No Known Interaction
Medically reviewed by · Updated July 2026 · Pair last verified Sep 20, 2026
The bottom line No known interaction

We found no known interaction between Conjugated Linoleic Acid (cla) and Lixisenatide in our sources. Absence of a documented interaction is not the same as proven safety, and does not guarantee one does not exist. Do not start, stop, or change a medication or supplement based on this page; confirm with your pharmacist or doctor first.

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Conjugated Linoleic Acid (cla) and Lixisenatide

We checked these two against our interaction database. Here is what we found.

No Known Interaction Found

We did not find a documented interaction between Lixisenatide and Conjugated Linoleic Acid (cla) in our sources. This does not guarantee that the combination is completely free of risk — there is often limited research on supplements and herbal products, especially around drug interactions.

If you decide to take both, the practical routine is simple: add one new thing at a time and note the date you started it. If the combination is going to disagree with you, it usually shows in the first days to a couple of weeks — and a start date turns “I’ve been feeling off” into something a pharmacist can actually work with. Do not stop a prescribed medicine on your own.

Always talk with your pharmacist or doctor before making changes to your medications or supplements, particularly if you take several medications or have an ongoing health condition.

Conjugated Linoleic Acid (cla) safety at a glance

Conjugated Linolei... overall Use caution Generally well tolerated short-term, but long-term safety is not fully established.
Pregnancy Likely Safe When used orally in amounts found in foods. There is insufficient reliable information available about the safety of CLA when used in medicinal amounts during p... Read the full pregnancy detail
Breastfeeding Likely Safe When used orally in amounts found in foods. There is insufficient reliable information available about the safety of CLA when used in medicinal amounts during p... Read the full breastfeeding detail

Pregnancy & breastfeeding ratings are from Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — the full detail is in the Special populations card below. Safety guidance is general; always confirm with your pharmacist or doctor for your situation.

Still wondering about combining Lixisenatide and Conjugated Linoleic Acid (cla)? Ask Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS directly ›
How we checked

Why No Interaction Is Listed for Lixisenatide

Interactions in our licensed database are recorded against drug classes, not just single drug names. Lixisenatide is filed under a single classification — antidiabetes drugs. Conjugated Linoleic Acid (cla) has documented interactions with 3 drug classes — the most serious being anticoagulant/antiplatelet drugs (moderate), antihypertensive drugs (moderate) and ramipril (altace) (moderate) — and none of Lixisenatide’s classifications are among them.

Classification data comes from our licensed Natural Medicines dataset. A medication can belong to classes beyond those recorded there, so this describes how the check was run — it is not a safety guarantee.

Keep it in perspective

Conjugated Linoleic Acid (cla) Does Interact With Other Medications

Conjugated Linoleic Acid (cla) has 289 moderate known drug interactions in our database — Lixisenatide isn’t one of them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.

Moderate 289 No known interaction 2,541 (incl. Lixisenatide)
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What to actually watch for

What Conjugated Linoleic Acid (cla) Itself Has Been Linked To

This is not an interaction — nothing below involves Lixisenatide. It is the side-effect record for Conjugated Linoleic Acid (cla) on its own, from the licensed Natural Medicines monograph. If something new turns up after you add Conjugated Linoleic Acid (cla), this list is the first place to look. 3 entries are worth acting on rather than waiting out — marked below.

  • Yellowing of the skin or eyes Worth acting on Additional detail

    “Orally, clinical research shows that CLA 3 grams daily for 12 weeks does not affect liver outcome measures. However, there are at least two case reports of hepatotoxicity. Asthenia, jaundice, and pruritus were reported in a 46-year-old female who consumed CLA for two weeks. Abnormal liver enzyme levels returned to normal following discontinuation of CLA supplementation.”

    Conjugated Linoleic Acid (cla) · Natural Medicines adverse-effect record, reported in anorexia.

    3 sources cited
    1. 105809. Madry E, Malesza IJ, Subramaniapillai M, et al. Body fat changes and liver safety in obese and overweight women supplemented with conjugated linoleic acid: A 12-week randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Nutrients. 2020;12(6):1811. PubMed
    2. 45483. Ramos, R., Mascarenhas, J., Duarte, P., Vicente, C., and Casteleiro, C. Conjugated linoleic acid-induced toxic hepatitis: first case report. Dig.Dis.Sci 2009;54(5):1141-1143. PubMed
    3. 91589. Nortadas R, Barata J. Fulminant hepatitis during self-medication with conjugated linoleic acid. Ann Hepatol. 2012;11(2):265-7. DOI
  • Liver problems Worth acting on Additional detail

    “Orally, CLA is well tolerated when found in foods. When taken in medicinal amounts, CLA seems to be well tolerated.

    Most Common Adverse Effects:

    Orally: Diarrhea, dyspepsia, flatulence, loose stools, and nausea.

    Serious Adverse Effects (Rare) :

    Orally: Cases of hepatotoxicity have been reported.”

    Conjugated Linoleic Acid (cla) · Natural Medicines adverse-effect record, reported in diarrhea.

  • Bleeding or bruising Worth acting on Additional detail

    “Orally, CLA may cause headache or fatigue. In one case report, a 50-year-old female presented with headache and subarachnoid hemorrhage due to reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome (RCVS) after taking a combination product containing green tea, L-carnitine, and CLA for one week.”

    Conjugated Linoleic Acid (cla) · Natural Medicines adverse-effect record, reported in cluster headache.

    3 sources cited
    1. 3153. Blankson H, Stakkestad JA, Fagertun H, et al. Conjugated linoleic acid reduces body fat mass in overweight and obese humans. J Nutr 2000;130:2943-8. PubMed
    2. 45787. MacRedmond, R., Singhera, G., Attridge, S., Bahzad, M., Fava, C., Lai, Y., Hallstrand, T. S., and Dorscheid, D. R. Conjugated linoleic acid improves airway hyper-reactivity in overweight mild asthmatics. Clin.Exp.Allergy 2010;40(7):1071-1078. PubMed
    3. 97007. Costa I, Mendonca MD, Cruz E Silva V, Calado S, Viana-Baptista M. Herbal supplements association with reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome: a case report. J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis 2017;26(3):673-76. PubMed
  • Weight loss / Reduced appetite / Itching Additional detail

    Recorded for Conjugated Linoleic Acid (cla) in the same Natural Medicines adverse-effect record shown under Yellowing of the skin or eyes above.

  • Bloating or gas / Stomach upset Additional detail

    “Orally, the most common adverse effect reported with CLA is gastrointestinal upset including diarrhea, constipation, nausea, loose stools, dyspepsia, bloating, and flatulence. Esophageal irritation was reported in one patient who bit open and swallowed a capsule containing CLA.”

    Conjugated Linoleic Acid (cla) · Natural Medicines adverse-effect record, reported in constipation.

    6 sources cited
    1. 3153. Blankson H, Stakkestad JA, Fagertun H, et al. Conjugated linoleic acid reduces body fat mass in overweight and obese humans. J Nutr 2000;130:2943-8. PubMed
    2. 4947. Gaullier JM, Halse J, Hoye K, et al. Conjugated linoleic acid supplementation for 1 y reduces body fat mass in healthy overweight humans. Am J Clin Nutr 2004;79:1118-25. PubMed
    3. 45280. Lambert, E. V., Goedecke, J. H., Bluett, K., Heggie, K., Claassen, A., Rae, D. E., West, S., Dugas, J., Dugas, L., Meltzeri, S., Charlton, K., and Mohede, I. Conjugated linoleic acid versus high-oleic acid sunflower oil: effects on energy metabolism, glu
    4. 45705. Wanders, A. J., Brouwer, I. A., Siebelink, E., and Katan, M. B. Effect of a high intake of conjugated linoleic acid on lipoprotein levels in healthy human subjects. PLoS.One. 2010;5(2):e9000. PubMed
    5. 45730. Aryaeian, N., Shahram, F., Djalali, M., Eshragian, M. R., Djazayeri, A., Sarrafnejad, A., Salimzadeh, A., Naderi, N., and Maryam, C. Effect of conjugated linoleic acids, vitamin E and their combination on the clinical outcome of Iranian adults with activ
    6. 111056. Liang CW, Cheng HY, Lee YH, Liou TH, Liao CD, Huang SW. Effects of conjugated linoleic acid and exercise on body composition and obesity: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Nutr Rev 2023;81(4):397-415. PubMed
  • Constipation Additional detail

    Recorded for Conjugated Linoleic Acid (cla) in the same Natural Medicines adverse-effect record shown under Bloating or gas / Stomach upset above.

  • Tiredness Additional detail

    Recorded for Conjugated Linoleic Acid (cla) in the same Natural Medicines adverse-effect record shown under Yellowing of the skin or eyes above.

Showing the 10 most notable of 13 recorded effects — ranked by how unusual each one is across medicines generally, with serious effects weighted up.

Everything above comes from the Natural Medicines adverse-effect record for Conjugated Linoleic Acid (cla) — expand a row for the licensed statement it rests on. We haven’t matched Lixisenatide to its FDA label in our system yet, so we can’t compare its own side-effect list here — the leaflet that comes with your prescription is the authoritative list for Lixisenatide.

Special populations

Conjugated Linoleic Acid (cla) in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding

Pregnancy And Lactation Likely Safe

When used orally in amounts found in foods. There is insufficient reliable information available about the safety of CLA when used in medicinal amounts during pregnancy or lactation; avoid using.

DISCLAIMER: This tool is intended for informational purposes only, and should not be interpreted as specific medical advice. Patients should consult with a qualified healthcare provider before making decisions about therapies and/or health conditions.© 2026 Therapeutic Research Center

Overlapping uses

What Lixisenatide Is Prescribed For, and What Conjugated Linoleic Acid (cla) Has Been Studied For

These two come up together because they touch the same health topic — not because they do the same job. Lixisenatide is a prescription medicine with approved uses on its FDA label. Conjugated Linoleic Acid (cla) is a supplement: what follows is what researchers have looked at it for, and how strong that evidence is.

Conjugated Linoleic Acid (cla) has been studied for:

  • Diabetes studied, not established Conjugated Linoleic Acid (cla) has been studied for this. Natural Medicines rates the evidence: Possibly Ineffective Read what the research shows

    Conjugated Linoleic Acid (cla) for diabetes

    Oral CLA does not seem to be beneficial for diabetes.

Effectiveness ratings and the research summaries above are the verbatim record from the Natural Medicines database, which grades evidence from “Effective” down to “Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate”. A rating below the top of that scale means researchers have looked at it — not that it works, and never that it can stand in for a prescribed medicine. Do not stop or replace Lixisenatide on your own; if you are taking Conjugated Linoleic Acid (cla) for the same health topic, tell your prescriber, especially if the medicine is being adjusted to a target.

Everything else you take

See Every Supplement That Interacts With Lixisenatide

This page covers Conjugated Linoleic Acid (cla) only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Lixisenatide page lists 239 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.

The most serious there right now: Siberian Cocklebur (major), Acai (moderate), African Wild Potato (moderate), Agaricus Mushroom (moderate) and Agmatine (moderate).

By severity: 1 major · 208 moderate · 30 minor.

From our pharmacist’s overview on the Lixisenatide page

“Lixisenatide (Adlyxin) is injected to lower blood sugar in type 2 diabetes, and nearly everything on this page acts on blood sugar too, which is why I would treat the list with genuine care rather than a shrug. Most of the entries, from bitter melon and fenugreek to both types of ginseng, can push glucose lower still and raise the odds…”

Reviewed by 2 · Jul 18, 2026

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How much people look this up

Where Conjugated Linoleic Acid (cla) and Lixisenatide Sit Against Everything Else

Out of every supplement and medication people look up on HelloPharmacist, here is where these two land this week — and which way each has been moving.

Supplement Conjugated Linoleic Acid (cla)
Steady interest

#1,272 of 1,452 supplements looked up here in the last 7 days

29 days ago today
Medication Lixisenatide
Steady interest

#2,187 of 2,830 medications looked up here in the last 7 days

29 days ago today

Position among everything looked up on this site, not a measure of how commonly either one is used or how important it is. A supplement can climb this list because of a news story. It counts every request to the page, automated ones included, and nothing here identifies anyone.

Where does our data come from?
  • Source: the Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) clinical database — the evidence-graded professional reference for herb & supplement interactions.
  • Citation library: 103,510 references behind our interaction content, 65,311 of them resolved to verified PubMed/DOI sources. See every Conjugated Linoleic Acid (cla) reference on this page ↓
  • Freshness: we automatically re-check this combination every week — this pair was last verified September 20, 2026. The Conjugated Linoleic Acid (cla) and Lixisenatide records this page draws on were last updated July 10, 2026.
  • What “no known interaction” means: no documented interaction in the sources above — not a guarantee of safety. Supplements are studied far less than prescription drugs, so we say exactly what the evidence supports, and nothing more.
Data structure & sourcing designed and verified by .
Supplement

About Conjugated Linoleic Acid (cla)

What is Conjugated Linoleic Acid (cla)?

Conjugated Linoleic Acid (cla)
  • Weight loss
  • Improving body composition
  • Sports and muscle support
  • Reducing inflammation
  • General wellness

CLA is a fatty acid found naturally in meat and dairy, and supplements are usually made from safflower oil. While it is popular for fat loss and body composition, research results are mixed and any real-world effect appears small at best. It is likely safe for short-term use in most healthy adults, but talk to your pharmacist or doctor before starting it.

Fatty acid (often sourced from safflower or sunflower oil) · Softgels, capsules, oil

An interaction check asks whether these two react with each other — it does not ask whether Conjugated Linoleic Acid (cla) is a good idea for someone in your situation. Here is what our Conjugated Linoleic Acid (cla) record says about it on its own.

Conjugated Linoleic Acid (cla): dosing

There is no official or standardized dose of CLA. Doses used in studies have varied widely, and it is not clear which amount, if any, is most effective.The best approach is to follow the directions on the product label and not exceed the recommended amount.

From our Conjugated Linoleic Acid (cla) monograph — the full record covers uses, side effects and every documented interaction.

Read the full Conjugated Linoleic Acid (cla) monograph & all interactions
Medication

About Lixisenatide Injection

What Is Lixisenatide Injection Used For?

Brand name: Adlyxin

  • Lixisenatide injection is used along with diet and exercise to treat type 2 diabetes (condition in which the body does not use insulin normally and therefore cannot control the amount of sugar in the blood). Lixisenatide injection is not used to treat type 1 diabetes (condition in which the body does not produce insulin and therefore cannot control the amount of sugar in the blood). Lixisenatide is not used instead of insulin to treat people with diabetes who need insulin. Lixisenatide injection is in a class of medications called incretin mimetics. It works by stimulating the pancreas to secrete insulin when blood sugar levels are high. Insulin helps move sugar from the blood into other body tissues where it is used for energy. Lixisenatide injection also slows the emptying of the stomach and causes a decrease in appetite.

  • Over time, people who have diabetes and high blood sugar can develop serious or life-threatening complications, including heart disease, stroke, kidney problems, nerve damage, and eye problems. Using medication(s), making lifestyle changes (e.g., diet, exercise, quitting smoking), and regularly checking your blood sugar may help to manage your diabetes and improve your health. This therapy may also decrease your chances of having a heart attack, stroke, or other diabetes-related complications such as kidney failure, nerve damage (numb, cold legs or feet; decreased sexual ability in men and women), eye problems, including changes or loss of vision, or gum disease. Your doctor and other healthcare providers will talk to you about the best way to manage your diabetes.

  • Your doctor or pharmacist will give you the manufacturer's patient information sheet (Medication Guide) when you begin treatment with lixisenatide injection and each time you refill your prescription. Read the information carefully and ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions. You can also visit the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) website (http://www.fda.gov/Drugs/DrugSafety/ucm085729.htm) to obtain the Medication Guide.

See full Lixisenatide Injection drug information
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Other Drugs & Conjugated Linoleic Acid (cla)

Browse every other medication we’ve checked against Conjugated Linoleic Acid (cla) — both the ones with a known interaction and the ones without. Select any drug for the full detail.

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289Moderate
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2,540No known interaction
289 Moderate 2,540 No interaction
Moderate

289 interactions

Showing 60 of 289 moderate interactions — see all 289 on the Conjugated Linoleic Acid (cla) page.

No interaction 2,540 drugs checked — show the list

We also checked Conjugated Linoleic Acid (cla) against these medications and found no known interaction in our sources. Open any page to confirm.

Showing the 60 most looked-up of 2,540 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Conjugated Linoleic Acid (cla) list.

See the full Conjugated Linoleic Acid (cla) interactions page
See every supplement checked against Lixisenatide, ranked by severity
Evidence & sources

Conjugated Linoleic Acid (cla) References

The 27 references that drive our Conjugated Linoleic Acid (cla) monograph and interaction data, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Citations with a link open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

  1. Riserus U, Arner P, Brismar K, Vessby B. Treatment with dietary trans10cis12 conjugated linoleic acid causes isomer-specific insulin resistance in obese men with the metabolic syndrome. Diabetes Care 2002;25:1516-21.
  2. Blankson H, Stakkestad JA, Fagertun H, et al. Conjugated linoleic acid reduces body fat mass in overweight and obese humans. J Nutr 2000;130:2943-8. PubMed
  3. Gaullier JM, Halse J, Hoye K, et al. Conjugated linoleic acid supplementation for 1 y reduces body fat mass in healthy overweight humans. Am J Clin Nutr 2004;79:1118-25. PubMed
  4. Pariza M, Park Y, Cook ME. Conjugated linoleic acid and the control of cancer and obesity. Toxicol Sci 1999;52:107-10. DOI
  5. Kelly ML, Berry JR, Dwyer DA, et al. Dietary fatty acid sources affect conjugated linoleic acid concentrations in milk from lactating dairy cows. J Nutr 1998;128:881-5. PubMed
  6. Herbel BK, McGuire MK, McGuire MA, Shultz TD. Safflower oil consumption does not increase plasma conjugated linoleic acid concentrations in humans. Am J Clin Nutr 1998;67:332-7. PubMed
  7. Riserus U, Vessby B, Arner P, Zethelius B. Supplementation with trans10cis12-conjugated linoleic acid induces hyperproinsulinaemia in obese men: close association with impaired insulin sensitivity. Diabetologia 2004;47:1016-9. PubMed
  8. Nagao, K., Inoue, N., Wang, Y. M., Hirata, J., Shimada, Y., Nagao, T., Matsui, T., and Yanagita, T. The 10trans,12cis isomer of conjugated linoleic acid suppresses the development of hypertension in Otsuka Long-Evans Tokushima fatty rats. Biochem.Biophys PubMed
  9. Riserus, U., Vessby, B., Arnlov, J., and Basu, S. Effects of cis-9,trans-11 conjugated linoleic acid supplementation on insulin sensitivity, lipid peroxidation, and proinflammatory markers in obese men. Am J Clin Nutr 2004;80(2):279-283. PubMed
  10. Tricon, S., Burdge, G. C., Kew, S., Banerjee, T., Russell, J. J., Jones, E. L., Grimble, R. F., Williams, C. M., Yaqoob, P., and Calder, P. C. Opposing effects of cis-9,trans-11 and trans-10,cis-12 conjugated linoleic acid on blood lipids in healthy huma
  11. Moloney, F., Yeow, T. P., Mullen, A., Nolan, J. J., and Roche, H. M. Conjugated linoleic acid supplementation, insulin sensitivity, and lipoprotein metabolism in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Am J Clin Nutr 2004;80(4):887-895. PubMed
  12. Lambert, E. V., Goedecke, J. H., Bluett, K., Heggie, K., Claassen, A., Rae, D. E., West, S., Dugas, J., Dugas, L., Meltzeri, S., Charlton, K., and Mohede, I. Conjugated linoleic acid versus high-oleic acid sunflower oil: effects on energy metabolism, glu
  13. Tholstrup, T., Raff, M., Straarup, E. M., Lund, P., Basu, S., and Bruun, J. M. An oil mixture with trans-10, cis-12 conjugated linoleic acid increases markers of inflammation and in vivo lipid peroxidation compared with cis-9, trans-11 conjugated linolei
  14. Ramos, R., Mascarenhas, J., Duarte, P., Vicente, C., and Casteleiro, C. Conjugated linoleic acid-induced toxic hepatitis: first case report. Dig.Dis.Sci 2009;54(5):1141-1143. PubMed
  15. Ingelsson, E. and Riserus, U. Effects of trans10cis12CLA-induced insulin resistance on retinol-binding protein 4 concentrations in abdominally obese men. Diabetes Res Clin.Pract. 2008;82(3):e23-e24. PubMed

Medication overviews come from MedlinePlus (NIH); supplement label data from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists — see our data sources and editorial standards.

Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Taking Conjugated Linoleic Acid (cla) and Lixisenatide Together: Common Questions

Is it safe to take Conjugated Linoleic Acid (cla) with Lixisenatide?
We do not list a known interaction between Conjugated Linoleic Acid (cla) and Lixisenatide. That does not guarantee the combination is risk-free, so confirm with your pharmacist or doctor — especially if you take other medications or have a health condition.
Are Conjugated Linoleic Acid (cla) and Lixisenatide used for the same thing?
They overlap in purpose, which usually means the real question is whether you need both rather than whether they are safe together. This page lists the shared uses and how strong the evidence is for Conjugated Linoleic Acid (cla) in each. That is a conversation for your prescriber, especially if Lixisenatide is being adjusted to a target.
How was the Conjugated Linoleic Acid (cla) and Lixisenatide combination checked?
Interactions in our licensed database are recorded against drug classes. Lixisenatide is filed under 1 classification, and Conjugated Linoleic Acid (cla) has documented interactions with 3 drug classes — none of Lixisenatide's classifications are among them. A medication can belong to classes beyond those recorded in our dataset, so this describes how the check was run rather than guaranteeing safety.
Does Conjugated Linoleic Acid (cla) interact with any other medications?
Yes. Conjugated Linoleic Acid (cla) has 289 documented drug interactions in our database — Lixisenatide is simply not one of them. If you take anything else, it is worth checking each one; they are all listed on this page.
Does Lixisenatide interact with any supplements?
Yes. Lixisenatide has documented interactions with 239 supplements in our database — Conjugated Linoleic Acid (cla) is not one of them. The Lixisenatide interaction page linked on this page lists every one, ranked by severity.

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