Drug & supplement interaction

Fig + Repaglinide

Repaglinide brand names: Prandin, GlucoNorm.

Moderate Interaction
Medically reviewed by · Updated September 2026
The bottom line Moderate

Fig has a moderate interaction with Repaglinide. Theoretically, fig leaf might enhance the blood glucose lowering effects of hypoglycemic drugs.

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SeverityModerate
LikelihoodProbable
EvidenceB
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Interaction report

Fig and Repaglinide

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

Moderate

ANTIDIABETES DRUGS

Why this applies to Repaglinide

Repaglinide falls under ANTIDIABETES DRUGS — the group Fig interacts with.

Theoretically, fig leaf might enhance the blood glucose lowering effects of hypoglycemic drugs.
A small clinical study in patients with type 1 diabetes shows that consuming a tea made from fig leaves modestly reduces postprandial glucose levels and insulin requirements.
Severity Moderate Likelihood Probable Evidence B

Interaction 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..

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

Here's the thing to keep in mind: repaglinide already works by squeezing more insulin out of your pancreas to bring your blood sugar down. Fig leaf may have its own mild blood-sugar-lowering effect, based on a small study where fig leaf tea modestly lowered after-meal glucose. Stack the two together and the effects could add up, meaning your blood sugar might drop a little lower than you expect.

In real life, that could look like shakiness, sweating, dizziness, hunger, or feeling foggy, the usual signs of low blood sugar. This is concentrated fig leaf supplements or teas we're talking about, not eating a fig or two as food. If you want to try a fig leaf product, check with your pharmacist or doctor first and watch your readings closely.

Contact Dr. Brian directly if you have additional questions on this interaction
References
  1. Serraclara A, Hawkins F, Perez C, et al. Hypoglycemic action of an oral fig-leaf decoction in type-I diabetic patients. Diabetes Res Clin Pract 1998;39:19-22. 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

Fig Also Interacts With Other Medications

Fig has 409 moderate known drug interactions in our database — the Repaglinide one above is one of them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.

Moderate 409 No known interaction 2,421 (incl. Repaglinide)
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Check Another of Your Medications Against Fig

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See Every Supplement That Interacts With Repaglinide

This page covers Fig only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Repaglinide page lists 256 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.

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

By severity: 2 major · 215 moderate · 39 minor.

From our pharmacist’s overview on the Repaglinide page

“Repaglinide (Prandin, GlucoNorm) is taken right before meals to drop blood sugar quickly, and that speed is exactly why this list deserves real respect. Nearly everything on it also acts on blood sugar, usually pushing it lower still and raising the odds of a hypoglycemic crash, though a handful, niacin among them, pull the other way a…”

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Taking Fig as Part of a Dietary Supplement Product? Check It for Interactions

We hold 189 real supplement products containing Fig, each one broken down to its full ingredient list — and combination products often carry several ingredients besides Fig. Your product may carry other ingredients that interact with Repaglinide too, on top of Fig — 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 Fig and Repaglinide 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 Fig
Top half

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

29 days ago today
Medication Repaglinide
Top half

#747 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 Fig

What is Fig?

  • Constipation and digestive health
  • Blood sugar support
  • Cough and sore throat
  • Skin conditions (topical sap)
  • Source of fiber and minerals

Fig (Ficus carica) is a common fruit that has long been used as a gentle food remedy for constipation, and its leaves are used traditionally for blood sugar and coughs. The fruit is a safe and nutritious food, but evidence for fig leaf supplements treating specific health conditions is limited. Talk to your pharmacist or doctor before using concentrated fig leaf products, especially if you have diabetes.

Read the full Fig monograph & all interactions
Medication

About Repaglinide

What Is Repaglinide Used For?

Brand names: Prandin, GlucoNorm

Repaglinide tablets are used to help control blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes, together with diet and exercise. It is not a substitute for healthy habits — it works best as part of a full diabetes management plan.

Repaglinide is not for type 1 diabetes or for treating diabetic ketoacidosis (a dangerous condition where the blood becomes too acidic due to lack of insulin).

See full Repaglinide drug information
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Other Drugs & Fig

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

0Major
409Moderate
0Minor
2,420No known interaction
409 Moderate 2,420 No interaction
Moderate

409 interactions

Showing 60 of 409 moderate interactions — see all 409 on the Fig page.

No interaction 2,420 drugs checked — show the list

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

Showing the 60 most looked-up of 2,420 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Fig list.

See the full Fig interactions page
See every supplement checked against Repaglinide, 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 Fig and Repaglinide Together: Common Questions

Can you take Fig with Repaglinide?
There is a moderate interaction, so it may be acceptable with monitoring or timing changes — but check with your pharmacist first. Read the full details on this page and confirm with your pharmacist before combining them.
How serious is the Fig and Repaglinide interaction?
We rate it Moderate. This combination may require monitoring, a dose adjustment, or separating the times you take each one. Consult your pharmacist before using them together.

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