Drug Interactions With Lovastatin

There are a number of drugs that can potentially cause severe side effects or complications when taken with lovastatin. When lovastatin is taken with medicines such as HIV protease inhibitors, antifungals, or niacin, your body may metabolize the drugs differently than intended. For example, certain drug interactions with lovastatin can increase your risk for developing serious muscle problems.

 

Drug Interactions With Lovastatin: An Introduction

There are a number of medications that
 Lovastatin tablets ("lovastatin") can potentially interact with. Some possible lovastatin interactions can include:
 
Some of these drug interactions with lovastatin may increase your risk for developing serious muscle problems (see Mevacor and Muscle Pain). If you experience unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness while taking lovastatin (especially if you also have a fever or feel ill), it is important to contact your healthcare provider immediately.
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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