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Berberine interactions

Berberine interactions with glucose-lowering drugs and other medications

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Jan 17, 2026
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What specific prescription drugs are most likely to interact with berberine and how should doses be adjusted?

Berberine inhibits multiple drug‑metabolizing enzymes and transporters—most notably CYP3A4, CYP2D6, CYP2C9 and intestinal CES2/P‑gp—which creates credible interaction risk with several prescription dr...

Jan 14, 2026
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Berberine efficacy

Clinical trials and multiple meta-analyses show that berberine and some engineered berberine salts improve key metabolic outcomes—fasting glucose, HbA1c, insulin resistance markers, and lipid profiles...

Jan 29, 2026
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What are documented drug–herb interactions between common diabetes medications (insulin, metformin, sulfonylureas) and supplements such as cinnamon, berberine or ginger?

between common diabetes medications and supplements such as , , and are primarily additive pharmacodynamic effects that can increase the risk of hypoglycaemia, plus potential pharmacokinetic effects (...

Feb 6, 2026

Which common prescription drugs interact with berberine, chromium, or apple cider vinegar supplements?

commonly interacts with , drugs metabolized by CYP enzymes (including some statins and immunosuppressants), heart rhythm drugs such as , and blood-thinning agents; chromium has fewer well-established ...

Jan 16, 2026

Are there recommended time gaps between Lipovive and other oral medications?

There are no clear, authoritative instructions in the provided reporting that specify fixed time gaps to separate Lipovive (a marketed dietary supplement) from other oral medications; instead the sour...

Jan 6, 2026

What do randomized clinical trials report about Lipovive side effects and incidence rates?

Randomized clinical trials specifically reporting side effects and incidence rates for the supplement branded as “Lipovive” are not present in the reporting provided; instead, available documents are ...