Lovastatin and Probenecid and colchicine interaction

Lovastatin and Probenecid and colchicine: the Lovastatin prescribing label describes an interaction that usually calls for monitoring, a dose change, or spacing the doses.

Moderate

Usually manageable with monitoring or a dose change. Tell your pharmacist you take both.

What the FDA labels say

From the Lovastatin label · effective 2026-04-03

Moderate

Colchicine: Cases of myopathy, including rhabdomyolysis, have been reported with lovastatin coadministered with colchicine, and caution should be exercised when prescribing lovastatin with colchicine (see PRECAUTIONS , Drug Interactions ).

Warningsnames Probenecid and colchicineView label on DailyMed
Minor

Colchicine Cases of myopathy, including rhabdomyolysis, have been reported with lovastatin coadministered with colchicine.

Drug interactionsnames Probenecid and colchicineView label on DailyMed

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