Drug interactions
Atorvastatin + Silodosin
Severity: Minor
Atorvastatin and Silodosin: minor interaction.
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Summary
Atorvastatin is a weak P-glycoprotein inhibitor and may modestly raise silodosin exposure in theory. No clinically meaningful effect is established.
What this interaction means in plain words
Atorvastatin and Silodosin have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Atorvastatin belongs to Cardiovascular; Silodosin belongs to Genitourinary.
Why it happens
Possible weak P-glycoprotein inhibition by atorvastatin reducing silodosin efflux.
What to do
No routine action needed; ask about dizziness if symptoms arise.
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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Other interactions of Silodosin
- Atazanavir + Silodosin Contraindicated
- Conivaptan + Silodosin Contraindicated
- Darunavir + Silodosin Contraindicated
- Fosamprenavir + Silodosin Contraindicated
- Indinavir + Silodosin Contraindicated
- Itraconazole + Silodosin Contraindicated
Other interactions of Atorvastatin
- Atorvastatin + Tipranavir Contraindicated
- Atazanavir + Atorvastatin Major
- Atorvastatin + Clarithromycin Major
- Atorvastatin + Cobicistat Major
- Atorvastatin + Cyclosporin Major
- Atorvastatin + Danazol Major
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Atorvastatin with Silodosin?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Atorvastatin and Silodosin have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Atorvastatin is a weak P-glycoprotein inhibitor and may modestly raise silodosin exposure in theory. No clinically meaningful effect is established.
How serious is the interaction between Atorvastatin and Silodosin?
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 needed; ask about dizziness if symptoms arise.
What other medicines interact with Silodosin?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Silodosin with, for example, Atazanavir, Conivaptan, Darunavir. The full list is on the Silodosin page.
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