Drug & supplement interaction

Devil's Claw + Antidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (DPP-IV) Inhibitor

Antidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (DPP-IV) Inhibitor brand name: Glyxambi.

Minor Interaction
Medically reviewed by · Updated October 2026
The bottom line Minor

Devil's Claw has a minor interaction with Antidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (DPP-IV) Inhibitor. Theoretically, devil's claw might increase levels of P-glycoprotein substrates.

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SeverityMinor
LikelihoodPossible
EvidenceD
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Interaction report

Devil's Claw and Antidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (DPP-IV) Inhibitor

Here is the interaction we found between these two, with the evidence behind it.

Minor

P-GLYCOPROTEIN SUBSTRATES

Why this applies to Antidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (DPP-IV) Inhibitor

Antidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (DPP-IV) Inhibitor falls under P-GLYCOPROTEIN SUBSTRATES — the group Devil's Claw interacts with.

Theoretically, devil's claw might increase levels of P-glycoprotein substrates.
In vitro research shows that devil's claw inhibits P-glycoprotein, which transports many drugs out of cells. This might increase intracellular levels of P-glycoprotein substrates, although it is unclear if this effect would be clinically important.
Severity Minor Likelihood Possible Evidence D

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.

Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS
Dr. Brian Staiger explains PharmD, Clinical Pharmacist

Glyxambi combines linagliptin (a DPP-4 inhibitor) with empagliflozin. The piece that connects here is that some of this medicine is moved around by a cellular pump called P-glycoprotein. In test-tube studies, devil's claw seems to slow that pump down, which could in theory let a bit more drug linger in your cells. If that happened, you might see slightly stronger blood-sugar-lowering effects.

Honestly, this is a very weak, theoretical concern. It's only been seen in lab work, not in real people, and it's rated minor. I wouldn't lose sleep over it. Just keep an eye out for low blood sugar signs like shakiness, sweating, or dizziness, and check with your pharmacist or doctor before adding devil's claw so they can keep tabs on you.

Contact Dr. Brian directly if you have additional questions on this interaction
References
  1. Romiti N, Tramonti G, Corti A, Chieli E. Effects of Devil's Claw (Harpagophytum procumbens) on the multidrug transporter ABCB1/P-glycoprotein. Phytomedicine 2009;16:1095-100. PubMed

What These Ratings Mean

Every interaction above is graded three ways — here’s the key to each label.

Severity how clinically significant the interaction is
Major

Clinically significant. Avoid the combination, or use only under close professional supervision.

Moderate

Usually worth avoiding or managing — may need monitoring, a dose change, or timing apart.

Minor

Generally not serious. Be aware of it and mention it to your pharmacist.

Likelihood how strong the evidence is that the interaction actually happens in people
  • LikelyWell-controlled human studies have demonstrated the likely existence of this interaction.
  • ProbableInteraction has not been documented in well-controlled studies, however, the interaction has been demonstrated in some small human studies or in controlled animal studies in conjunction with multiple case reports.
  • PossibleInteraction 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.
  • UnlikelyInteraction has been demonstrated in animal or in lab research but has been shown not to occur in humans.
Evidence the quality of the studies behind the rating (graded A–D)
  • AHigh-quality meta-analysis (quantitative systematic review).
  • BCase-control study.
  • CConsensus.
  • DAnecdotal evidence.

These ratings are for information only. Never start, stop, or otherwise change your therapy before speaking with your provider.

Keep it in perspective

Devil's Claw Also Interacts With Other Medications

Devil's Claw has 733 moderate, 71 minor known drug interactions in our database — the Antidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (DPP-IV) Inhibitor one above is one of them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.

Moderate 733 Minor 71 No known interaction 2,026 (incl. Antidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (DPP-IV) Inhibitor)
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Everything else you take

See Every Supplement That Interacts With Antidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (DPP-IV) Inhibitor

This page covers Devil's Claw only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Antidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (DPP-IV) Inhibitor page lists 284 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.

The most serious there right now: Activated Charcoal (major), Siberian Cocklebur (major), St. John's Wort (major), Acai (moderate) and Adrafinil (moderate).

By severity: 3 major · 241 moderate · 40 minor.

From our pharmacist’s overview on the Antidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (DPP-IV) Inhibitor page

“Glyxambi, a DPP-4 inhibitor paired with empagliflozin for type 2 diabetes, warrants genuine caution, because three of its 284 documented supplement interactions carry a major rating. The dominant pattern is additive blood-sugar lowering.”

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Taking Devil's Claw as Part of a Dietary Supplement Product? Check It for Interactions

We hold 585 real supplement products containing Devil's Claw, each one broken down to its full ingredient list — and combination products often carry several ingredients besides Devil's Claw. Your product may carry other ingredients that interact with Antidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (DPP-IV) Inhibitor too, on top of Devil's Claw — and those would not show on this page. Find your product and we’ll check every ingredient on its label:

How much people look this up

Where Devil's Claw and Antidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (DPP-IV) Inhibitor 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 Devil's Claw
Top 25%

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

29 days ago today
Medication Antidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (DPP-IV) Inhibitor
Steady interest

#2,247 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.

Supplement

About Devil's Claw

What is Devil's Claw?

Devil's Claw
  • Osteoarthritis pain
  • Lower back pain
  • Joint pain and stiffness
  • General inflammation
  • Digestive upset and loss of appetite

Devil's claw is a southern African plant used mainly for arthritis and back pain, and some studies suggest it may help ease these types of discomfort. The evidence is moderate at best, and product strength varies, so talk with your pharmacist or doctor before trying it, especially if you have a health condition or take medications.

Read the full Devil's Claw monograph & all interactions
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Other Drugs & Devil's Claw

Browse every other medication we’ve checked against Devil's Claw — both the ones with a known interaction and the ones without. Select any drug for the full detail.

0Major
733Moderate
71Minor
2,025No known interaction
733 Moderate 71 Minor 2,025 No interaction
Moderate

733 interactions

Showing 60 of 733 moderate interactions — see all 733 on the Devil's Claw page.

Minor

71 interactions

Showing 60 of 71 minor interactions — see all 71 on the Devil's Claw page.

No interaction 2,025 drugs checked — show the list

We also checked Devil's Claw against these medications and found no known interaction in our sources. Open any page to confirm.

Showing the 60 most looked-up of 2,025 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Devil's Claw list.

See the full Devil's Claw interactions page
See every supplement checked against Antidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (DPP-IV) Inhibitor, ranked by severity
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Interaction details are evidence-graded and sourced from the Natural Medicines database. The medication overview comes from MedlinePlus.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.

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Taking Devil's Claw and Antidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (DPP-IV) Inhibitor Together: Common Questions

Can you take Devil's Claw with Antidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (DPP-IV) Inhibitor?
There is only a minor interaction, which is usually not serious. Read the full details on this page and confirm with your pharmacist before combining them.
How serious is the Devil's Claw and Antidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (DPP-IV) Inhibitor interaction?
We rate it Minor. This interaction is generally not clinically significant, but it remains worth noting and discussing with your pharmacist.

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