Can I take Lansoprazole and Metformin together?

Por qué sucede esto

El lansoprazol puede interferir ligeramente con la eliminación de la metformina del cuerpo a través de los riñones. Además, ambos medicamentos pueden reducir la absorción de vitamina B12 de su dieta mediante diferentes mecanismos en el tracto digestivo.

Puedes tomar estos medicamentos juntos. Sin embargo, debes estar atento a cualquier efecto secundario nuevo o que empeore, como náuseas, diarrea o dolor de estómago. Si los tomas a largo plazo, pide a tu médico que revise tus niveles de vitamina B12 durante tus análisis de sangre de rutina.

Lactic acidosis risk

If you experience severe vomiting, diarrhoea, or dehydration, stop taking metformin and seek medical help immediately. This prevents a rare but serious build-up of acid in the blood.

Deficiencia de vitamina B12

Long-term use can lower your vitamin B12 levels. If you feel unusually tired or have a sore, red tongue, ask your doctor to check your levels.

Contrast dye scans (e.g., CT or X-ray)

You must tell your doctor you take metformin if you are having a scan involving an injection of 'contrast dye'. You will usually need to stop taking metformin 48 hours before and after the procedure to prevent kidney damage.

Diarrea severa

Lansoprazole can increase your risk of serious bowel infections. If you develop severe or persistent watery diarrhoea, or a fever, contact your doctor immediately and do not take anti-diarrhoeal medicine.

Lupus (SLE) or skin reactions

Contact your doctor if you develop a skin rash, especially in areas exposed to the sun, as lansoprazole can cause a rare but serious autoimmune skin reaction.

Alcohol

It is best to avoid or strictly limit alcohol while taking lansoprazole. Alcohol increases the amount of acid your stomach produces, which can make your symptoms worse and counteract the effects of the medicine.

It is best to avoid or strictly limit alcohol while taking metformin. Combining alcohol with metformin increases the risk of a rare but serious condition called lactic acidosis (a build-up of lactic acid in the blood). It also increases the risk of low blood sugar (hypoglycaemia).

Alimentos (Horario)

Lansoprazole works best if you take it at least 30 minutes before food. Taking it with or after food can make it less effective at reducing stomach acid.

Cafeína (Café, Té, Bebidas Energéticas)

Lansoprazole is often prescribed for acid reflux. Caffeine can trigger or worsen reflux symptoms by relaxing the muscle at the base of the food pipe, which may make your medicine less effective at managing your symptoms.

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Descargo de responsabilidad

Esta información es solo para fines educativos generales y no debe considerarse como un sustituto del consejo médico profesional. Siempre consulte a su médico de cabecera, farmacéutico u otro profesional de la salud calificado antes de tomar decisiones sobre sus medicamentos. Las circunstancias individuales pueden variar, y solo un profesional de la salud que conozca su historial médico puede proporcionar orientación personalizada.