Drug & supplement interaction

Jequirity + Liraglutide Recombinant

Liraglutide Recombinant brand name: Saxenda.

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

Jequirity has a moderate interaction with Liraglutide Recombinant. Evidence from animal research suggests that an extract of jequirity can reduce blood glucose levels.

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SeverityModerate
LikelihoodPossible
EvidenceD
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Interaction report

Jequirity and Liraglutide Recombinant

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

Moderate

ANTIDIABETES DRUGS

Why this applies to Liraglutide Recombinant

Liraglutide Recombinant falls under ANTIDIABETES DRUGS — the group Jequirity interacts with.

Evidence from animal research suggests that an extract of jequirity can reduce blood glucose levels. Theoretically, jequirity might have additive effects with antidiabetes drugs and increase the risk of hypoglycemia. Monitor blood glucose levels closely. Dose adjustments might be necessary. Some antidiabetes drugs include glimepiride (Amaryl), glyburide (DiaBeta, Glynase PresTab, Micronase), insulin, pioglitazone (Actos), rosiglitazone (Avandia), and others.
Severity Moderate 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

Here's the honest first thing I want to say: jequirity seeds contain abrin, a toxin closely related to ricin, and they are genuinely poisonous. This plant should not be used as a supplement at all, full stop. So the safest answer is to avoid it entirely, regardless of what other medicines you take.

Now, on the blood sugar piece. Some animal studies hint that a jequirity extract can lower glucose. In theory, that could stack on top of liraglutide (Saxenda) and push your sugar too low, leading to shakiness, sweating, dizziness, confusion, or a fast heartbeat. This is only theoretical, based on lab and animal data, not real human evidence. Liraglutide isn't a prodrug here, so the concern is simply an additive lowering effect. Please check with your pharmacist or doctor before combining anything.

Contact Dr. Brian directly if you have additional questions on this interaction
References
  1. Nwanjo HU. Hypoglycemic and hypolipidemic effects of aqueous extracts of Abrus precatorius Linn seeds in streptozotocin-induced diabetic Wistar rats. J Herbs Spice Med Plants 2008;14(1-2):68-76.

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

Jequirity Also Interacts With Other Medications

Jequirity has 207 moderate, 603 minor known drug interactions in our database — the Liraglutide Recombinant one above is one of them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.

Moderate 207 Minor 603 No known interaction 2,020 (incl. Liraglutide Recombinant)
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Everything else you take

See Every Supplement That Interacts With Liraglutide Recombinant

This page covers Jequirity only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Liraglutide Recombinant 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 Liraglutide Recombinant page

“If you take liraglutide (Saxenda), handle this page with real care, because all 239 ingredients on it act on the same thing the drug does, your blood sugar. The one major entry, Siberian cocklebur, has caused severe hypoglycemia, dangerously low blood sugar, in people and should never be combined with a glucose-lowering medicine.”

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How much people look this up

Where Jequirity and Liraglutide Recombinant 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 Jequirity
Steady interest

#1,152 of 1,452 supplements looked up here in the last 7 days

29 days ago today
Medication Liraglutide Recombinant
Top 25%

#454 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 Jequirity

What is Jequirity?

Jequirity
  • Asthma and cough
  • Fever
  • Sore throat and bronchitis
  • Liver complaints (hepatitis)
  • Constipation
  • Traditional infectious-disease remedies

Jequirity (Abrus precatorius) is a tropical plant whose bright red, black-tipped seeds contain abrin, one of the most toxic plant proteins known. Despite a long history in traditional medicine, the seeds are dangerously poisonous and there is no reliable evidence that it is safe or effective. It should not be used as a supplement or medicine.

Read the full Jequirity monograph & all interactions
Medication

About Liraglutide Injection

What Is Liraglutide Injection Used For?

Brand name: Saxenda

Saxenda is used alongside a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity for chronic weight management. It is approved for adults with a BMI of 30 or higher, or a BMI of 27 or higher if they also have at least one weight-related condition such as high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, or dyslipidemia (abnormal cholesterol or fat levels). It is also approved for adolescents aged 12 and older who weigh more than 60 kg and meet certain BMI thresholds for obesity.

Saxenda should not be used together with other liraglutide-containing products or any other GLP-1 receptor agonist. Its safety and effectiveness in combination with other prescription or over-the-counter weight-loss products have not been established.

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Other Drugs & Jequirity

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

0Major
207Moderate
603Minor
2,019No known interaction
207 Moderate 603 Minor 2,019 No interaction
Moderate

207 interactions

Showing 60 of 207 moderate interactions — see all 207 on the Jequirity page.

Minor

603 interactions

Showing 60 of 603 minor interactions — see all 603 on the Jequirity page.

No interaction 2,019 drugs checked — show the list

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

Showing the 60 most looked-up of 2,019 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Jequirity list.

See the full Jequirity interactions page
See every supplement checked against Liraglutide Recombinant, 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 Jequirity and Liraglutide Recombinant Together: Common Questions

Can you take Jequirity with Liraglutide Recombinant?
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 Jequirity and Liraglutide Recombinant 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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