Atorvastatin interactions

Atorvastatin (Lipitor), a statin has 141 documented interactions across the FDA labels and fact sheets we index: 19 major, 86 moderate, 30 minor, and 6 where a label reports no significant interaction. Each entry below quotes the sentence behind it. This drug page is a starting point, not a verdict for your situation.

What Atorvastatin looks like

All 96 versions
Atorvastatin 10 mg tablet: white, oval, 10 mm, imprinted 10 VLE 155.
10 / VLE / 155
10 mg · white · oval · 10 mm
Viatris Specialty
Atorvastatin 20 mg tablet: white, oval, 12 mm, imprinted 20 VLE 156.
20 / VLE / 156
20 mg · white · oval · 12 mm
Viatris Specialty
Atorvastatin 40 mg tablet: white, oval, 15 mm, imprinted 40 VLE 157.
40 / VLE / 157
40 mg · white · oval · 15 mm
Viatris Specialty
Atorvastatin 80 mg tablet: white, oval, 19 mm, imprinted 80 VLE 158.
80 / VLE / 158
80 mg · white · oval · 19 mm
Viatris Specialty

Renderings from the FDA labels' product listings: color, shape, size, and imprint. 96 documented versions from 34 labelers.

Atorvastatin (brand name Lipitor) is a statin, a medicine that lowers cholesterol by slowing how much of it the liver makes. It is prescribed to lower LDL cholesterol and triglycerides and to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke in people at raised risk. It comes as a tablet taken once a day, at any time of day, with or without food, in doses from 10 mg to 80 mg. Treatment is usually long term.

Interactions from the label

Major interactions (19)

  • Clarithromycinmacrolide antibioticMajor

    These include colchicine toxicity with colchicine; markedly increased transaminases with lomitapide; rhabdomyolysis with simvastatin, lovastatin, and atorvastatin; hypoglycemia and cardiac arrhythmias (e.g., torsades de pointes) with disopyramide; and hypotension and acute kidney injury with calcium channel blockers metabolized by CYP3A4 (e.g., verapamil, amlodipine,… (Clarithromycin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • CyclosporineimmunosuppressantMajor

    Concomitant use of cyclosporine, gemfibrozil, tipranavir plus ritonavir, or glecaprevir plus pibrentasvir with LIPITOR is not recommended. (Atorvastatin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • DarunavirantiretroviralMajor

    Lipid Modifying Agents: HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors : lovastatin, simvastatin ↑ lovastatin ↑ simvastatin Co-administration is contraindicated due to potential for serious reactions such as myopathy including rhabdomyolysis. atorvastatin, pravastatin, rosuvastatin ↑ HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors Co-administration of PREZISTA/ritonavir with HMG-Co A reductase inhibitors… (Darunavir label, Drug interactions)

  • Darunavir and cobicistatantiretroviralMajor

    Dosage recommendations with atorvastatin or rosuvastatin are as follows: atorvastatin dosage should not exceed 20 mg/day rosuvastatin dosage should not exceed 20 mg/day Other lipid modifying agents: lomitapide ↑ lomitapide Co-administration is contraindicated due to potential for markedly increased transaminases associated with increased plasma concentrations… (Darunavir and cobicistat label, Drug interactions)

  • DronedaroneantiarrhythmicMajor

    • Statins: Avoid simvastatin doses greater than 10 mg daily. (Dronedarone label, Drug interactions)

  • Lipid-modifying Agents: HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors: lovastatin simvastatin ↑ lovastatin ↑ simvastatin Coadministration with lovastatin or simvastatin is contraindicated due to potential for serious reactions such as myopathy including rhabdomyolysis. atorvastatin ↑ atorvastatin Initiate atorvastatin with the lowest starting dose of atorvastatin and titrate… (Elvitegravir, cobicistat, emtricitabine, and tenofovir label, Drug interactions)

  • Erythromycinmacrolide antibioticMajor

    Do not use erythromycin concomitantly with HMG CoA reductase inhibitors (statins) that are extensively metabolized by CYP 3A4 (lovastatin or simvastatin), due to the increased risk of myopathy, including rhabdomyolysis (see PRECAUTIONS - Drug Interactions ). (Erythromycin label, Contraindications)

  • When used in combination with a statin, fenofibrate, or other LDL-C lowering therapy, ZETIA is contraindicated in patients for whom a statin, fenofibrate, or other LDL-C lowering therapy are contraindicated. (Ezetimibe label, Contraindications)

  • Ferric citratephosphate binderMajor

    Table 2: Oral drugs that can be administered concomitantly with Ferric Citrate Tablets Amlodipine Aspirin Atorvastatin Calcitriol Clopidogrel Digoxin Diltiazem Doxercalciferol Enalapril Fluvastatin Glimepiride Levofloxacin Losartan Metoprolol Pravastatin Propranolol Sitagliptin Warfarin Oral drugs that have to be separated from Ferric Citrate Tablets and meals… (Ferric citrate label, Drug interactions)

  • GemfibrozilfibrateMajor

    Concomitant use of cyclosporine, gemfibrozil, tipranavir plus ritonavir, or glecaprevir plus pibrentasvir with LIPITOR is not recommended. (Atorvastatin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • GrapefruitFood and drinkMajor

    Concomitant intake of large quantities, more than 1.2 liters daily, of grapefruit juice is not recommended in patients taking LIPITOR [see Drug Interactions (7.1) ] . (Atorvastatin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Ketoconazoleazole antifungalMajor

    Myopathy Coadministration of CYP3A4 metabolized HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors such as simvastatin, and lovastatin is contraindicated with ketoconazole tablets (see PRECAUTIONS: Drug Interactions ). (Ketoconazole label, Contraindications)

  • Coadministration of ledipasvir and sofosbuvir with rosuvastatin is not recommended. atorvastatin ↑ atorvastatin Coadministration of ledipasvir and sofosbuvir with atorvastatin may be associated with increased risk of myopathy, including rhabdomyolysis. (Ledipasvir and sofosbuvir label, Drug interactions)

  • Lopinavir and ritonavirantiretroviralMajor

    Concomitant use of cyclosporine, gemfibrozil, tipranavir plus ritonavir, or glecaprevir plus pibrentasvir with LIPITOR is not recommended. (Atorvastatin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Concomitant use of cyclosporine, gemfibrozil, tipranavir plus ritonavir, or glecaprevir plus pibrentasvir with LIPITOR is not recommended. (Atorvastatin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Posaconazoleazole antifungalMajor

    Prevention or Management Atorvastatin, Lovastatin, Simvastatin Concomitant use with posaconazole is contraindicated. (Posaconazole label, Drug interactions)

  • RitonavirantiretroviralMajor

    Concomitant use of cyclosporine, gemfibrozil, tipranavir plus ritonavir, or glecaprevir plus pibrentasvir with LIPITOR is not recommended. (Atorvastatin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • …↑ pitavastatin Coadministration with VOSEVI may increase the concentration of pitavastatin and is not recommended, due to an increased risk of myopathy, including rhabdomyolysis. atorvastatin fluvastatin lovastatin simvastatin ↑ atorvastatin ↑ fluvastatin ↑ lovastatin ↑ simvastatin Coadministration with VOSEVI may increase the concentrations of atorvastatin,… (Sofosbuvir and velpatasvir label, Drug interactions)

  • St. John's wortHerbal and supplementMajor

    St. John's wort can weaken these medicines by speeding up their breakdown, which can mean organ rejection, clots, or loss of effect. (NCCIH, St. John's Wort)

Moderate interactions (86)

  • AlcoholAlcoholModerate

    Patients who consume substantial quantities of alcohol and/or have a history of liver disease may be at increased risk for hepatic injury [see Use in Specific Populations (8.7) ] . (Atorvastatin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • AmiodaroneantiarrhythmicModerate

    LIPITOR plasma levels can be significantly increased with concomitant administration of inhibitors of CYP3A4 and transporters. (Atorvastatin label, Drug interactions)

  • Amlodipine and atorvastatindihydropyridine calcium channel blockerModerate

    • Myopathy and Rhabdomyolysis: Risk factors include age 65 years or greater, uncontrolled hypothyroidism, renal impairment, concomitant use with certain other drugs, and higher amlodipine and atorvastatin dosage. (Amlodipine and atorvastatin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • AprepitantCYP3A4 inhibitorModerate

    LIPITOR plasma levels can be significantly increased with concomitant administration of inhibitors of CYP3A4 and transporters. (Atorvastatin label, Drug interactions)

  • AtazanavirantiretroviralModerate

    LIPITOR plasma levels can be significantly increased with concomitant administration of inhibitors of CYP3A4 and transporters. (Atorvastatin label, Drug interactions)

  • Azithromycinmacrolide antibioticModerate

    LIPITOR dosage modifications are recommended for patients taking certain anti-viral, azole antifungals, or macrolide antibiotic medications [see Dosage and Administration (2.5) ] . (Atorvastatin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Bempedoic acidOATP1B1 inhibitorModerate

    Table 3: Drug Interactions that may Decrease Exposure to LIPITOR Rifampin Clinical Impact: Concomitant administration of LIPITOR with rifampin, an inducer of cytochrome P450 3A4 and inhibitor of OATP1B1, can lead to variable reductions in plasma concentrations of atorvastatin. (Atorvastatin label, Drug interactions)

  • HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors: lovastatin simvastatin ↑ lovastatin ↑ simvastatin Initiate lovastatin and simvastatin with the lowest starting dose and titrate carefully while monitoring for safety (e.g., myopathy). (Bictegravir, emtricitabine, and tenofovir alafenamide label, Drug interactions)

  • CenobamateanticonvulsantModerate

    LIPITOR plasma levels can be significantly increased with concomitant administration of inhibitors of CYP3A4 and transporters. (Atorvastatin label, Drug interactions)

  • CimetidineH2 blockerModerate

    LIPITOR plasma levels can be significantly increased with concomitant administration of inhibitors of CYP3A4 and transporters. (Atorvastatin label, Drug interactions)

  • Clotrimazoleazole antifungalModerate

    LIPITOR dosage modifications are recommended for patients taking certain anti-viral, azole antifungals, or macrolide antibiotic medications [see Dosage and Administration (2.5) ] . (Atorvastatin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • ColchicineModerate

    Cases of myopathy/rhabdomyolysis have been reported with atorvastatin co-administered with lipid modifying doses (>1 gram/day) of niacin, fibrates, colchicine, and ledipasvir plus sofosbuvir [see Adverse Reactions (6.1) ] . (Atorvastatin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Conjugated estrogensestrogenModerate

    • Oral Contraceptives: May increase plasma levels of norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol; consider this effect when selecting an oral contraceptive ( 7.3 ). (Atorvastatin label, Drug interactions)

  • • Oral Contraceptives: May increase plasma levels of norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol; consider this effect when selecting an oral contraceptive ( 7.3 ). (Atorvastatin label, Drug interactions)

  • DanazolandrogenModerate

    The risk of myopathy and rhabdomyolysis is increased by concomitant administration of danazol with statins such as simvastatin, atorvastatin and lovastatin. (Danazol label, Drug interactions)

  • DaptomycinantibioticModerate

    In patients who receive Daptomycin for Injection, CPK levels should be monitored weekly, and more frequently in patients who received recent prior or concomitant therapy with an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor or in whom elevations in CPK occur during treatment with Daptomycin for Injection. (Daptomycin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Desogestrel and ethinyl estradioloral contraceptiveModerate

    • Oral Contraceptives: May increase plasma levels of norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol; consider this effect when selecting an oral contraceptive ( 7.3 ). (Atorvastatin label, Drug interactions)

  • Digoxindigitalis glycosideModerate

    • Digoxin: May increase digoxin plasma levels; monitor patients appropriately ( 7.3 ). (Atorvastatin label, Drug interactions)

  • Diltiazemcalcium channel blockerModerate

    LIPITOR plasma levels can be significantly increased with concomitant administration of inhibitors of CYP3A4 and transporters. (Atorvastatin label, Drug interactions)

  • Drospirenone and ethinyl estradioloral contraceptiveModerate

    • Oral Contraceptives: May increase plasma levels of norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol; consider this effect when selecting an oral contraceptive ( 7.3 ). (Atorvastatin label, Drug interactions)

  • Econazoleazole antifungalModerate

    LIPITOR dosage modifications are recommended for patients taking certain anti-viral, azole antifungals, or macrolide antibiotic medications [see Dosage and Administration (2.5) ] . (Atorvastatin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • EfavirenzantiretroviralModerate

    Maalox TC ® 30 mL QID , 17 days 10 mg QD for 15 days 0.66 0.67 Efavirenz 600 mg QD , 14 days 10 mg for 3 days 0.59 1.01 Rifampin 600 mg QD , 7 days (co‑administered) Due to the dual interaction mechanism of rifampin, simultaneous co-administration of atorvastatin with rifampin is recommended, as delayed administration of atorvastatin after administration of rifampin… (Atorvastatin label, Drug interactions)

  • Maalox TC ® 30 mL QID , 17 days 10 mg QD for 15 days 0.66 0.67 Efavirenz 600 mg QD , 14 days 10 mg for 3 days 0.59 1.01 Rifampin 600 mg QD , 7 days (co‑administered) Due to the dual interaction mechanism of rifampin, simultaneous co-administration of atorvastatin with rifampin is recommended, as delayed administration of atorvastatin after administration of rifampin… (Atorvastatin label, Drug interactions)

  • Concomitant use of TRIKAFTA may increase exposures of medicinal products that are substrates of these transporters, such as statins, glyburide, nateglinide and repaglinide. (Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor label, Drug interactions)

  • EltrombopagOATP1B1 inhibitorModerate

    Table 3: Drug Interactions that may Decrease Exposure to LIPITOR Rifampin Clinical Impact: Concomitant administration of LIPITOR with rifampin, an inducer of cytochrome P450 3A4 and inhibitor of OATP1B1, can lead to variable reductions in plasma concentrations of atorvastatin. (Atorvastatin label, Drug interactions)

  • • Oral Contraceptives: May increase plasma levels of norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol; consider this effect when selecting an oral contraceptive ( 7.3 ). (Atorvastatin label, Drug interactions)

  • EstradiolestrogenModerate

    • Oral Contraceptives: May increase plasma levels of norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol; consider this effect when selecting an oral contraceptive ( 7.3 ). (Atorvastatin label, Drug interactions)

  • Estradiol and dienogestoral contraceptiveModerate

    • Oral Contraceptives: May increase plasma levels of norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol; consider this effect when selecting an oral contraceptive ( 7.3 ). (Atorvastatin label, Drug interactions)

  • • Oral Contraceptives: May increase plasma levels of norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol; consider this effect when selecting an oral contraceptive ( 7.3 ). (Atorvastatin label, Drug interactions)

  • • Oral Contraceptives: May increase plasma levels of norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol; consider this effect when selecting an oral contraceptive ( 7.3 ). (Atorvastatin label, Drug interactions)

  • • Oral Contraceptives: May increase plasma levels of norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol; consider this effect when selecting an oral contraceptive ( 7.3 ). (Atorvastatin label, Drug interactions)

  • EtravirineantiretroviralModerate

    Dose adjustments for these HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors may be necessary. (Etravirine label, Drug interactions)

  • EverolimusimmunosuppressantModerate

    LIPITOR plasma levels can be significantly increased with concomitant administration of inhibitors of CYP3A4 and transporters. (Atorvastatin label, Drug interactions)

  • The risk is also greater in patients taking VYTORIN 80 mg daily compared with patients taking lower VYTORIN dosages and compared with patients using other statins with similar or greater LDL-C-lowering efficacy [see Adverse Reactions (6.1) ] . (Ezetimibe and simvastatin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • FenofibratefibrateModerate

    Cases of myopathy/rhabdomyolysis have been reported with atorvastatin co-administered with lipid modifying doses (>1 gram/day) of niacin, fibrates, colchicine, and ledipasvir plus sofosbuvir [see Adverse Reactions (6.1) ] . (Atorvastatin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Fenofibric acidfibrateModerate

    Cases of myopathy/rhabdomyolysis have been reported with atorvastatin co-administered with lipid modifying doses (>1 gram/day) of niacin, fibrates, colchicine, and ledipasvir plus sofosbuvir [see Adverse Reactions (6.1) ] . (Atorvastatin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Fidaxomicinmacrolide antibioticModerate

    LIPITOR dosage modifications are recommended for patients taking certain anti-viral, azole antifungals, or macrolide antibiotic medications [see Dosage and Administration (2.5) ] . (Atorvastatin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Fluconazoleazole antifungalModerate

    LIPITOR dosage modifications are recommended for patients taking certain anti-viral, azole antifungals, or macrolide antibiotic medications [see Dosage and Administration (2.5) ] . (Atorvastatin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • FosamprenavirantiretroviralModerate

    LIPITOR plasma levels can be significantly increased with concomitant administration of inhibitors of CYP3A4 and transporters. (Atorvastatin label, Drug interactions)

  • FosaprepitantCYP3A4 inhibitorModerate

    LIPITOR plasma levels can be significantly increased with concomitant administration of inhibitors of CYP3A4 and transporters. (Atorvastatin label, Drug interactions)

  • FosphenytoinanticonvulsantModerate

    Carbamazepine, felbamate, lamotrigine, topiramate, oxcarbazepine, lacosamide Antiplatelets Ticagrelor Antilipidemic agents Atorvastatin, fluvastatin, simvastatin Antiviral agents Efavirenz, lopinavir/ritonavir, indinavir, nelfinavir, ritonavir, saquinavir Fosamprenavir: phenytoin when given with fosamprenavir alone may decrease the concentration of amprenavir,… (Fosphenytoin label, Drug interactions)

  • FulvestrantestrogenModerate

    • Oral Contraceptives: May increase plasma levels of norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol; consider this effect when selecting an oral contraceptive ( 7.3 ). (Atorvastatin label, Drug interactions)

  • Icosapent ethylomega-3 fatty acidModerate

    In a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of 8,179 statin-treated subjects with established cardiovascular disease (CVD) or diabetes plus an additional risk factor for CVD, adjudicated atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter requiring hospitalization for 24 or more hours occurred in 127 (3%) patients treated with VASCEPA compared to 84 (2%) patients receiving… (Icosapent ethyl label, Warnings and precautions)

  • ImatinibCYP3A4 inhibitorModerate

    LIPITOR plasma levels can be significantly increased with concomitant administration of inhibitors of CYP3A4 and transporters. (Atorvastatin label, Drug interactions)

  • IsoniazidantibioticModerate

    LIPITOR plasma levels can be significantly increased with concomitant administration of inhibitors of CYP3A4 and transporters. (Atorvastatin label, Drug interactions)

  • Itraconazoleazole antifungalModerate

    Intervention: In patients taking clarithromycin or itraconazole, do not exceed LIPITOR 20 mg [see Dosage and Administration (2.5) ] . (Atorvastatin label, Drug interactions)

  • IvacaftorCYP3A4 inhibitorModerate

    LIPITOR plasma levels can be significantly increased with concomitant administration of inhibitors of CYP3A4 and transporters. (Atorvastatin label, Drug interactions)

  • Lanthanumphosphate binderModerate

    Examples of relevant classes of compounds where antacids have been demonstrated to reduce bioavailability include antibiotics (such as quinolones, ampicillin, and tetracyclines), thyroid hormones, ACE inhibitors, statin lipid regulators, and anti-malarials. (Lanthanum label, Drug interactions)

  • LeflunomideimmunosuppressantModerate

    For other substrates of BCRP (e.g., mitoxantrone) and drugs in the OATP family (e.g., methotrexate, rifampin), especially HMG-Co reductase inhibitors (e.g., atorvastatin, nateglinide, pravastatin, repaglinide, and simvastatin), consider reducing the dose of these drugs and monitor patients closely for signs and symptoms of increased exposures to the drugs while… (Leflunomide label, Drug interactions)

  • LenacapavirantiretroviralModerate

    LIPITOR plasma levels can be significantly increased with concomitant administration of inhibitors of CYP3A4 and transporters. (Atorvastatin label, Drug interactions)

  • LevonorgestrelprogestinModerate

    • Oral Contraceptives: May increase plasma levels of norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol; consider this effect when selecting an oral contraceptive ( 7.3 ). (Atorvastatin label, Drug interactions)

  • Levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradioloral contraceptiveModerate

    • Oral Contraceptives: May increase plasma levels of norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol; consider this effect when selecting an oral contraceptive ( 7.3 ). (Atorvastatin label, Drug interactions)

  • LomitapideModerate

    Weak CYP3A4 Inhibitors Weak CYP3A4 inhibitors (such as alprazolam, amiodarone, amlodipine, atorvastatin, bicalutamide, cilostazol, cimetidine, cyclosporine, fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, ginkgo, goldenseal, isoniazid, lapatinib, nilotinib, pazopanib, ranitidine, ranolazine, ticagrelor, zileuton) can increase lomitapide exposure approximately 2-fold [see Clinical Pharmacology… (Lomitapide label, Drug interactions)

  • LovastatinstatinModerate

    However, another HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor has been found to produce a less than two-second increase in prothrombin time in healthy volunteers receiving low doses of warfarin. (Lovastatin label, Drug interactions)

  • MedroxyprogesteroneprogestinModerate

    • Oral Contraceptives: May increase plasma levels of norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol; consider this effect when selecting an oral contraceptive ( 7.3 ). (Atorvastatin label, Drug interactions)

  • MegestrolprogestinModerate

    • Oral Contraceptives: May increase plasma levels of norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol; consider this effect when selecting an oral contraceptive ( 7.3 ). (Atorvastatin label, Drug interactions)

  • Miconazoleazole antifungalModerate

    LIPITOR dosage modifications are recommended for patients taking certain anti-viral, azole antifungals, or macrolide antibiotic medications [see Dosage and Administration (2.5) ] . (Atorvastatin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • MifepristoneCYP3A4 inhibitorModerate

    • Oral Contraceptives: May increase plasma levels of norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol; consider this effect when selecting an oral contraceptive ( 7.3 ). (Atorvastatin label, Drug interactions)

  • Mirabegronbeta-adrenergic agonistModerate

    LIPITOR plasma levels can be significantly increased with concomitant administration of inhibitors of CYP3A4 and transporters. (Atorvastatin label, Drug interactions)

  • NefazodoneantidepressantModerate

    LIPITOR plasma levels can be significantly increased with concomitant administration of inhibitors of CYP3A4 and transporters. (Atorvastatin label, Drug interactions)

  • NiacinModerate

    Cases of myopathy/rhabdomyolysis have been reported with atorvastatin co-administered with lipid modifying doses (>1 gram/day) of niacin, fibrates, colchicine, and ledipasvir plus sofosbuvir [see Adverse Reactions (6.1) ] . (Atorvastatin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • • Oral Contraceptives: May increase plasma levels of norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol; consider this effect when selecting an oral contraceptive ( 7.3 ). (Atorvastatin label, Drug interactions)

  • NorethindroneprogestinModerate

    • Oral Contraceptives: May increase plasma levels of norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol; consider this effect when selecting an oral contraceptive ( 7.3 ). (Atorvastatin label, Drug interactions)

  • Norethindrone and ethinyl estradioloral contraceptiveModerate

    • Oral Contraceptives: May increase plasma levels of norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol; consider this effect when selecting an oral contraceptive ( 7.3 ). (Atorvastatin label, Drug interactions)

  • Norgestimate and ethinyl estradioloral contraceptiveModerate

    • Oral Contraceptives: May increase plasma levels of norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol; consider this effect when selecting an oral contraceptive ( 7.3 ). (Atorvastatin label, Drug interactions)

  • Norgestrel and ethinyl estradioloral contraceptiveModerate

    • Oral Contraceptives: May increase plasma levels of norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol; consider this effect when selecting an oral contraceptive ( 7.3 ). (Atorvastatin label, Drug interactions)

  • PalbociclibCYP3A4 inhibitorModerate

    LIPITOR plasma levels can be significantly increased with concomitant administration of inhibitors of CYP3A4 and transporters. (Atorvastatin label, Drug interactions)

  • PazopanibModerate

    Insufficient data are available to assess the risk of concomitant administration of alternative statins and VOTRIENT. (Pazopanib label, Warnings and precautions)

  • PerampanelanticonvulsantModerate

    LIPITOR plasma levels can be significantly increased with concomitant administration of inhibitors of CYP3A4 and transporters. (Atorvastatin label, Drug interactions)

  • PhenytoinanticonvulsantModerate

    Carbamazepine, felbamate, lamotrigine, topiramate, oxcarbazepine, lacosamide Antilipidemic agents Atorvastatin, fluvastatin, simvastatin Antiplatelets Ticagrelor Antiviral agents Efavirenz, lopinavir/ritonavir, indinavir, nelfinavir, ritonavir, saquinavir Fosamprenavir: phenytoin when given with fosamprenavir alone may decrease the concentration of amprenavir,… (Phenytoin label, Drug interactions)

  • Cases of myopathy/rhabdomyolysis have been reported with atorvastatin co-administered with lipid modifying doses (>1 gram/day) of niacin, fibrates, colchicine, and ledipasvir plus sofosbuvir [see Adverse Reactions (6.1) ] . (Atorvastatin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • ProgesteroneprogestinModerate

    • Oral Contraceptives: May increase plasma levels of norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol; consider this effect when selecting an oral contraceptive ( 7.3 ). (Atorvastatin label, Drug interactions)

  • QuinineantimalarialModerate

    Atorvastatin (CYP3A4 Substrate) Rhabdomyolysis with acute renal failure secondary to myoglobinuria was reported in a patient taking atorvastatin administered with a single dose of quinine. (Quinine label, Drug interactions)

  • RanolazineQT-prolonging drugModerate

    LIPITOR plasma levels can be significantly increased with concomitant administration of inhibitors of CYP3A4 and transporters. (Atorvastatin label, Drug interactions)

  • RifampinantibioticModerate

    • Rifampin: May reduce atorvastatin plasma concentrations. (Atorvastatin label, Drug interactions)

  • SimvastatinstatinModerate

    The risk is also greater in patients taking an 80 mg daily dosage of ZOCOR compared with patients taking lower ZOCOR dosages and compared with patients using other statins with similar or greater LDL-C-lowering efficacy [see Adverse Reactions (6.1) ] . (Simvastatin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • SirolimusimmunosuppressantModerate

    During sirolimus therapy with or without cyclosporine, patients should be monitored for elevated lipids, and patients administered an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor and/or fibrate should be monitored for the possible development of rhabdomyolysis and other adverse effects, as described in the respective labeling for these agents. (Sirolimus label, Warnings and precautions)

  • However, there was an increase in systemic exposure to weak acids such as furosemide and atorvastatin, and a decrease in systemic exposure to weak bases such as dabigatran when co-administered with LOKELMA, as shown in Figure 2. (Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate label, Drug interactions)

  • Suvorexantsedative-hypnoticModerate

    LIPITOR plasma levels can be significantly increased with concomitant administration of inhibitors of CYP3A4 and transporters. (Atorvastatin label, Drug interactions)

  • TeriflunomideimmunosuppressantModerate

    For other substrates of BCRP (e.g., mitoxantrone) and drugs in the OATP family (e.g., methotrexate, rifampin), especially HMG-Co reductase inhibitors (e.g., atorvastatin, nateglinide, pravastatin, repaglinide, and simvastatin), consider reducing the dose of these drugs and monitor patients closely for signs and symptoms of increased exposures to the drugs while… (Teriflunomide label, Drug interactions)

  • Ticagrelorantiplatelet agentModerate

    LIPITOR plasma levels can be significantly increased with concomitant administration of inhibitors of CYP3A4 and transporters. (Atorvastatin label, Drug interactions)

  • TocilizumabimmunosuppressantModerate

    Exercise caution when coadministering TOFIDENCE with CYP3A4 substrate drugs where decrease in effectiveness is undesirable, e.g., oral contraceptives, lovastatin, atorvastatin, etc. (Tocilizumab label, Drug interactions)

  • UpadacitinibimmunosuppressantModerate

    Elevations in LDL cholesterol decreased to pre-treatment levels in response to statin therapy. (Upadacitinib label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Verapamilcalcium channel blockerModerate

    LIPITOR plasma levels can be significantly increased with concomitant administration of inhibitors of CYP3A4 and transporters. (Atorvastatin label, Drug interactions)

  • Voriconazoleazole antifungalModerate

    LIPITOR dosage modifications are recommended for patients taking certain anti-viral, azole antifungals, or macrolide antibiotic medications [see Dosage and Administration (2.5) ] . (Atorvastatin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • WarfarinanticoagulantModerate

    …ticlopidine, verapamil, zileuton montelukast, moricizine, omeprazole, phenobarbital, phenytoin, cigarette smoking CYP3A4 alprazolam, amiodarone, amlodipine, amprenavir, aprepitant, atorvastatin, atazanavir, bicalutamide, cilostazol, cimetidine, ciprofloxacin, clarithromycin, conivaptan, cyclosporine, darunavir/ritonavir, diltiazem, erythromycin, fluconazole, fluoxetine,… (Warfarin label, Drug interactions)

Minor mentions (30)

  • AbataceptimmunosuppressantMinor

    IMNM is characterized by proximal muscle weakness and elevated serum creatine kinase that persists despite discontinuation of statin treatment; positive anti-HMG CoA reductase antibody; muscle biopsy showing necrotizing myopathy; and improvement with immunosuppressive agents. (Atorvastatin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • AbrocitinibJAK inhibitorMinor

    IMNM is characterized by proximal muscle weakness and elevated serum creatine kinase that persists despite discontinuation of statin treatment; positive anti-HMG CoA reductase antibody; muscle biopsy showing necrotizing myopathy; and improvement with immunosuppressive agents. (Atorvastatin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • AdalimumabimmunosuppressantMinor

    IMNM is characterized by proximal muscle weakness and elevated serum creatine kinase that persists despite discontinuation of statin treatment; positive anti-HMG CoA reductase antibody; muscle biopsy showing necrotizing myopathy; and improvement with immunosuppressive agents. (Atorvastatin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • AlemtuzumabimmunosuppressantMinor

    IMNM is characterized by proximal muscle weakness and elevated serum creatine kinase that persists despite discontinuation of statin treatment; positive anti-HMG CoA reductase antibody; muscle biopsy showing necrotizing myopathy; and improvement with immunosuppressive agents. (Atorvastatin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • AzathioprineimmunosuppressantMinor

    IMNM is characterized by proximal muscle weakness and elevated serum creatine kinase that persists despite discontinuation of statin treatment; positive anti-HMG CoA reductase antibody; muscle biopsy showing necrotizing myopathy; and improvement with immunosuppressive agents. (Atorvastatin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • BaricitinibJAK inhibitorMinor

    IMNM is characterized by proximal muscle weakness and elevated serum creatine kinase that persists despite discontinuation of statin treatment; positive anti-HMG CoA reductase antibody; muscle biopsy showing necrotizing myopathy; and improvement with immunosuppressive agents. (Atorvastatin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • BexaroteneretinoidMinor

    Atorvastatin was used in 48% (73/152) of patients with CTCL. (Bexarotene label, Warnings and precautions)

  • CladribineantimetaboliteMinor

    IMNM is characterized by proximal muscle weakness and elevated serum creatine kinase that persists despite discontinuation of statin treatment; positive anti-HMG CoA reductase antibody; muscle biopsy showing necrotizing myopathy; and improvement with immunosuppressive agents. (Atorvastatin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • CyclophosphamideimmunosuppressantMinor

    IMNM is characterized by proximal muscle weakness and elevated serum creatine kinase that persists despite discontinuation of statin treatment; positive anti-HMG CoA reductase antibody; muscle biopsy showing necrotizing myopathy; and improvement with immunosuppressive agents. (Atorvastatin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Dimethyl fumarateimmunosuppressantMinor

    IMNM is characterized by proximal muscle weakness and elevated serum creatine kinase that persists despite discontinuation of statin treatment; positive anti-HMG CoA reductase antibody; muscle biopsy showing necrotizing myopathy; and improvement with immunosuppressive agents. (Atorvastatin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • EtanerceptimmunosuppressantMinor

    IMNM is characterized by proximal muscle weakness and elevated serum creatine kinase that persists despite discontinuation of statin treatment; positive anti-HMG CoA reductase antibody; muscle biopsy showing necrotizing myopathy; and improvement with immunosuppressive agents. (Atorvastatin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Finasteride5-alpha reductase inhibitorMinor

    …acid, α-blockers, angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, analgesics, anti-convulsants, beta-adrenergic blocking agents, diuretics, calcium channel blockers, cardiac nitrates, HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), benzodiazepines, H 2 antagonists and quinolone anti-infectives without evidence of clinically significant… (Finasteride label, Drug interactions)

  • FingolimodimmunosuppressantMinor

    IMNM is characterized by proximal muscle weakness and elevated serum creatine kinase that persists despite discontinuation of statin treatment; positive anti-HMG CoA reductase antibody; muscle biopsy showing necrotizing myopathy; and improvement with immunosuppressive agents. (Atorvastatin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • GuselkumabimmunosuppressantMinor

    IMNM is characterized by proximal muscle weakness and elevated serum creatine kinase that persists despite discontinuation of statin treatment; positive anti-HMG CoA reductase antibody; muscle biopsy showing necrotizing myopathy; and improvement with immunosuppressive agents. (Atorvastatin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • InfliximabimmunosuppressantMinor

    IMNM is characterized by proximal muscle weakness and elevated serum creatine kinase that persists despite discontinuation of statin treatment; positive anti-HMG CoA reductase antibody; muscle biopsy showing necrotizing myopathy; and improvement with immunosuppressive agents. (Atorvastatin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • MercaptopurineantimetaboliteMinor

    IMNM is characterized by proximal muscle weakness and elevated serum creatine kinase that persists despite discontinuation of statin treatment; positive anti-HMG CoA reductase antibody; muscle biopsy showing necrotizing myopathy; and improvement with immunosuppressive agents. (Atorvastatin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • MethotrexateimmunosuppressantMinor

    IMNM is characterized by proximal muscle weakness and elevated serum creatine kinase that persists despite discontinuation of statin treatment; positive anti-HMG CoA reductase antibody; muscle biopsy showing necrotizing myopathy; and improvement with immunosuppressive agents. (Atorvastatin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • MycophenolateimmunosuppressantMinor

    IMNM is characterized by proximal muscle weakness and elevated serum creatine kinase that persists despite discontinuation of statin treatment; positive anti-HMG CoA reductase antibody; muscle biopsy showing necrotizing myopathy; and improvement with immunosuppressive agents. (Atorvastatin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • NatalizumabimmunosuppressantMinor

    IMNM is characterized by proximal muscle weakness and elevated serum creatine kinase that persists despite discontinuation of statin treatment; positive anti-HMG CoA reductase antibody; muscle biopsy showing necrotizing myopathy; and improvement with immunosuppressive agents. (Atorvastatin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • NilotinibQT-prolonging drugMinor

    Should treatment with any HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (a lipid lowering agent) be needed to treat lipid elevations, evaluate the potential for a drug-drug interaction before initiating therapy as certain HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors are metabolized by the CYP3A4 pathway [see Drug Interactions ( 7.1 )] . (Nilotinib label, Warnings and precautions)

  • OcrelizumabimmunosuppressantMinor

    IMNM is characterized by proximal muscle weakness and elevated serum creatine kinase that persists despite discontinuation of statin treatment; positive anti-HMG CoA reductase antibody; muscle biopsy showing necrotizing myopathy; and improvement with immunosuppressive agents. (Atorvastatin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Pimecrolimuscalcineurin inhibitorMinor

    IMNM is characterized by proximal muscle weakness and elevated serum creatine kinase that persists despite discontinuation of statin treatment; positive anti-HMG CoA reductase antibody; muscle biopsy showing necrotizing myopathy; and improvement with immunosuppressive agents. (Atorvastatin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • PonesimodimmunosuppressantMinor

    IMNM is characterized by proximal muscle weakness and elevated serum creatine kinase that persists despite discontinuation of statin treatment; positive anti-HMG CoA reductase antibody; muscle biopsy showing necrotizing myopathy; and improvement with immunosuppressive agents. (Atorvastatin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Prasugrelantiplatelet agentMinor

    Effient can be administered with aspirin (75 mg to 325 mg per day), heparin, GPIIb/IIIa inhibitors, statins, digoxin, and drugs that elevate gastric pH, including proton pump inhibitors and H 2 blockers [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . (Prasugrel label, Drug interactions)

  • RitlecitinibJAK inhibitorMinor

    IMNM is characterized by proximal muscle weakness and elevated serum creatine kinase that persists despite discontinuation of statin treatment; positive anti-HMG CoA reductase antibody; muscle biopsy showing necrotizing myopathy; and improvement with immunosuppressive agents. (Atorvastatin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • RituximabimmunosuppressantMinor

    IMNM is characterized by proximal muscle weakness and elevated serum creatine kinase that persists despite discontinuation of statin treatment; positive anti-HMG CoA reductase antibody; muscle biopsy showing necrotizing myopathy; and improvement with immunosuppressive agents. (Atorvastatin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • SecukinumabimmunosuppressantMinor

    IMNM is characterized by proximal muscle weakness and elevated serum creatine kinase that persists despite discontinuation of statin treatment; positive anti-HMG CoA reductase antibody; muscle biopsy showing necrotizing myopathy; and improvement with immunosuppressive agents. (Atorvastatin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • TacrolimusimmunosuppressantMinor

    IMNM is characterized by proximal muscle weakness and elevated serum creatine kinase that persists despite discontinuation of statin treatment; positive anti-HMG CoA reductase antibody; muscle biopsy showing necrotizing myopathy; and improvement with immunosuppressive agents. (Atorvastatin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • TofacitinibimmunosuppressantMinor

    IMNM is characterized by proximal muscle weakness and elevated serum creatine kinase that persists despite discontinuation of statin treatment; positive anti-HMG CoA reductase antibody; muscle biopsy showing necrotizing myopathy; and improvement with immunosuppressive agents. (Atorvastatin label, Warnings and precautions)

  • UstekinumabimmunosuppressantMinor

    IMNM is characterized by proximal muscle weakness and elevated serum creatine kinase that persists despite discontinuation of statin treatment; positive anti-HMG CoA reductase antibody; muscle biopsy showing necrotizing myopathy; and improvement with immunosuppressive agents. (Atorvastatin label, Warnings and precautions)

No significant interaction reported (6)

  • DoravirineantiretroviralNo interaction

    …clinically significant changes in concentration were observed for the following agents when co-administered with doravirine: dolutegravir, lamivudine, TDF, elbasvir and grazoprevir, ledipasvir and sofosbuvir, atorvastatin, an oral contraceptive containing ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel, metformin, methadone, and midazolam [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . (Doravirine label, Drug interactions)

  • Emtricitabine, rilpivirine, and tenofovirantiretroviralNo interaction

    No clinically significant drug interactions have been observed between RPV and the following medications: acetaminophen, atorvastatin, chlorzoxazone, ethinyl estradiol, ledipasvir/sofosbuvir, norethindrone, sildenafil, simeprevir, sofosbuvir, sofosbuvir/velpatasvir, sofosbuvir/velpatasvir/voxilaprevir, or TDF. (Emtricitabine, rilpivirine, and tenofovir label, Drug interactions)

  • QuinaprilACE inhibitorNo interaction

    Co-administration of multiple 10 mg doses of atorvastatin with 80 mg of quinapril hydrochloride resulted in no significant change in the steady-state pharmacokinetic parameters of atorvastatin. (Quinapril label, Drug interactions)

  • RaltegravirantiretroviralNo interaction

    Based on these data, ISENTRESS is not expected to affect the pharmacokinetics of drugs that are substrates of these enzymes or P-glycoprotein (e.g., protease inhibitors, NNRTIs, opioid analgesics, statins, azole antifungals, proton pump inhibitors and anti-erectile dysfunction agents). (Raltegravir label, Drug interactions)

  • RilpivirineantiretroviralNo interaction

    …included in Table 6, the interaction between EDURANT and the following drugs was evaluated in clinical studies and no dose adjustment is needed for either drug [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] : acetaminophen, atorvastatin, chlorzoxazone, cabotegravir, ethinylestradiol, norethindrone, raltegravir, sildenafil, simeprevir and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate. (Rilpivirine label, Drug interactions)

  • Telmisartan and amlodipineangiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)No interaction

    Amlodipine has no clinically relevant effects on the pharmacokinetics or pharmacodynamics of the following: atorvastatin, digoxin, warfarin. (Telmisartan and amlodipine label, Drug interactions)

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