Drug interactions
Methylprednisolone + Simvastatin
Severity: Minor
Methylprednisolone and Simvastatin: minor interaction.
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Summary
Methylprednisolone is not known to significantly lower simvastatin exposure. Any effect is theoretical and small.
What this interaction means in plain words
Methylprednisolone and Simvastatin have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Methylprednisolone belongs to Endocrine; Simvastatin belongs to Cardiovascular.
Why it happens
Theoretical weak CYP3A4 induction; not clinically established.
What to do
No dose change is needed. Monitor lipid levels periodically.
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 Methylprednisolone
- Bcg vaccine live + Methylprednisolone Contraindicated
- Measles mumps and rubella vaccine live + Methylprednisolone Contraindicated
- Measles mumps rubella and varicella vaccine live + Methylprednisolone Contraindicated
- Measles vaccine + Methylprednisolone Contraindicated
- Methylprednisolone + Mifepristone Contraindicated
- Methylprednisolone + Rubella vaccine Contraindicated
Other interactions of Simvastatin
- Atazanavir + Simvastatin Contraindicated
- Clarithromycin + Simvastatin Contraindicated
- Cobicistat + Simvastatin Contraindicated
- Cyclosporin + Simvastatin Contraindicated
- Danazol + Simvastatin Contraindicated
- Darunavir + Simvastatin Contraindicated
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Methylprednisolone with Simvastatin?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Methylprednisolone and Simvastatin have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Methylprednisolone is not known to significantly lower simvastatin exposure. Any effect is theoretical and small.
How serious is the interaction between Methylprednisolone and Simvastatin?
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 change is needed. Monitor lipid levels periodically.
What other medicines interact with Methylprednisolone?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Methylprednisolone with, for example, Bcg vaccine live, Measles mumps and rubella vaccine live, Measles mumps rubella and varicella vaccine live. The full list is on the Methylprednisolone page.
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