Does Clonidine Interact With Glimepiride?
Beta-blockers, clonidine, and reserpine may lead to either potentiation or weakening of glimepiride’s glucose-lowering effect.
Severity: Minor
Severity basis: drug interactions section. Combining Clonidine (Central alpha-2 agonist) and Glimepiride (Sulfonylurea) is classified as a minor interaction.
What to Do
This is generally a minor interaction, but review it with your pharmacist to be sure it is safe for you.
From the FDA Label
Beta-blockers, clonidine, and reserpine may lead to either potentiation or weakening of glimepiride’s glucose-lowering effect.
Source: FDA structured product labeling (set_id 0003458f-352a-46fa-9d99-230daa76ae29).
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This information is educational — not medical advice.
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Other Clonidine Interactions
- Clonidine + Carvedilol(moderate)
- Clonidine + Insulin Aspart(moderate)
- Clonidine + Insulin Glargine(moderate)
- Clonidine + Amiodarone(minor)
- Clonidine + Amitriptyline(minor)
- Clonidine + Atenolol(minor)
- Clonidine + Diltiazem(minor)
- Clonidine + Metoprolol(minor)
- Clonidine + Propranolol(minor)
- Clonidine + Verapamil(minor)