Protease Inhibitors
Combining a protease inhibitor with
lovastatin increases the risk of serious muscle problems. In general, these medications should not be taken together.
Verapamil
Taking
verapamil and lovastatin together may increase the chance for developing serious muscle problems, such as myopathy or rhabdomyolysis. If you take verapamil, the lovastatin dosage should not exceed 40 mg daily.
Warfarin
Lovastatin can potentially interact with
warfarin, possibly increasing the risk of bleeding. Your healthcare provider may need to monitor you more often and adjust your
warfarin dosage as necessary.
Drug Interactions With Lovastatin: Final Thoughts
There are a number of drugs that can interact with lovastatin. It is possible that not all lovastatin drug interactions were discussed is this article. Therefore, you should talk with your doctor about the interactions that may apply to you.
Also, because a number of these medicines can increase the risk of serious muscle problems, if you have any unexplained muscle pain, muscle aches, or weakness (especially if you also have a fever or feel ill), contact your healthcare provider right away.
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