Drug interactions
Fluvastatin + Pioglitazone
Severity: Minor
Fluvastatin and Pioglitazone: minor interaction.
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Summary
No clinically meaningful interaction between pioglitazone and fluvastatin has been shown. The two are commonly used together in diabetic patients.
What this interaction means in plain words
Fluvastatin and Pioglitazone have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Fluvastatin belongs to Cardiovascular; Pioglitazone belongs to Endocrine.
Why it happens
No established mechanism; theoretical weak OATP1B1 inhibition only.
What to do
No dose adjustment is needed. Counsel the patient to report muscle symptoms.
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 Fluvastatin with Pioglitazone?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Fluvastatin and Pioglitazone have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. No clinically meaningful interaction between pioglitazone and fluvastatin has been shown. The two are commonly used together in diabetic patients.
How serious is the interaction between Fluvastatin and Pioglitazone?
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 dose adjustment is needed. Counsel the patient to report muscle symptoms.
What other medicines interact with Fluvastatin?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Fluvastatin with, for example, Cyclosporin, Gemfibrozil, Letermovir. The full list is on the Fluvastatin page.
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