Atorvastatin and Clotrimazole interaction
Atorvastatin and Clotrimazole: the Atorvastatin prescribing label describe an interaction that usually calls for monitoring, a dose change, or spacing the doses.
Usually manageable with monitoring or a dose change. Tell your pharmacist you take both.
What the FDA labels say
From the Atorvastatin (Lipitor) label · effective 2024-04-15
LIPITOR dosage modifications are recommended for patients taking certain anti-viral, azole antifungals, or macrolide antibiotic medications [see Dosage and Administration (2.5) ] .
Select Azole Antifungals or Macrolide Antibiotics Clinical Impact: Atorvastatin plasma levels were significantly increased with concomitant administration of LIPITOR with select azole antifungals or macrolide antibiotics, due to inhibition of CYP3A4 and/or transporters [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] .
Consider the risk/benefit of concomitant use of other azole antifungals or macrolide antibiotics with LIPITOR.
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