Lipitor Drug Interactions

Some drugs that may interact negatively with Lipitor include birth control pills, fibrates, and fluconazole. Interactions also may occur with medications such as niacin and digoxin. If you are taking Lipitor, you may also be advised to avoid grapefruit juice or other grapefruit products.

An Overview of Interactions With Lipitor

 Lipitor® (atorvastatin calcium) can potentially interact with a number of other medicines. Products that can cause drug interactions with Lipitor include:
 
 
  • Certain antifungal medications, including:
     
    • Fluconazole (Diflucan®)
    • Ketoconazole (Nizoral®)
    • Itraconazole (Sporanox®)
    • Miconazole
    • Posaconazole (Noxafil®)
    • Voriconazole (VFEND®)
 
 
 

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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;
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