Drug interactions
Atorvastatin + Coenzyme q10
Severity: Minor
Atorvastatin and Coenzyme q10: minor interaction.
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Summary
Statins inhibit the mevalonate pathway and lower circulating coenzyme Q10 concentrations. The clinical significance is unproven, and supplementation has not been shown consistently to prevent statin muscle symptoms.
What this interaction means in plain words
Atorvastatin and Coenzyme q10 have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Why it happens
HMG-CoA reductase inhibition reduces synthesis of mevalonate, a precursor of endogenous coenzyme Q10.
What to do
No routine action is required; supplementation is optional and should not replace evaluation of statin-associated muscle symptoms with CK testing and dose review.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Is there anything I should notice while taking both?
- Do I need to tell my doctor at the next visit?
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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Atorvastatin with Coenzyme q10?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Atorvastatin and Coenzyme q10 have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Statins inhibit the mevalonate pathway and lower circulating coenzyme Q10 concentrations. The clinical significance is unproven, and supplementation has not been shown consistently to prevent statin muscle symptoms.
How serious is the interaction between Atorvastatin and Coenzyme q10?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: No routine action is required; supplementation is optional and should not replace evaluation of statin-associated muscle symptoms with CK testing and dose review.
What other medicines interact with Atorvastatin?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Atorvastatin with, for example, Tipranavir, Atazanavir, Clarithromycin. The full list is on the Atorvastatin page.
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