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Atorvastatin has 113 known drug interactions based on U.S. FDA drug labeling data. Of these, 14 are contraindicated combinations that should be avoided entirely. 10 are classified as major interactions requiring close medical supervision. Notable interactions include combinations with Clarithromycin, Cobicistat, Darunavir. Patients taking Atorvastatin should inform their healthcare provider of all current medications — including over-the-counter drugs and supplements — to avoid potentially harmful combinations. Data sourced from OpenFDA and the NIH National Library of Medicine.

Total
113
Contraindicated
14
Major
10
Moderate
39
Minor
3

Contraindicated (14)

Major (10)

Moderate (39)

Minor (3)

Atorvastatin + ClarithromycinContraindicated

Gastroprokinetic Agents: Cisapride Contraindicated Cisapride : [See Contraindications (4.2) ] Lipid-lowering agents: Lomitapide Lovastatin Simvastatin Atorvastatin Pravastatin Fluvastatin Contraindicated Use With Caution No Dose Adjustment Lomitapide, Lovastatin, Simvastatin: Clarithromycin may increase the exposure of these drugs by inhibition of CYP3A metabolism, thereby increasing the risk of toxicities from these drugs [see Contraindications (4.5) and Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ] Atorvastatin, Pravastatin, Fluvastatin: [See Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ] Hypoglycemic Agents: Nateglinide Pioglitazone Repaglinide Rosiglitazone Insulin Use With Caution Nateglinide, Pioglitazone, Repaglinide, Rosiglitazone : [See Warnings and Precautions (5.4) and Adverse Reactions (6.2) ] Insulin : [See Warnings and Precautions (5.4) and Adverse Reactions (6.2) ] Immunosuppressants: Cyclosporine Tacrolimus Use With Caution Cyclosporine : There have been spontaneous or published reports of CYP3A based interactions of clarithromycin with cyclosporine.

Atorvastatin + LevoketoconazoleContraindicated

7 DRUG INTERACTIONS Consult approved product labeling for drugs that are substrates of CYP3A4, P-gp, OCT2, and MATE prior to initiating RECORLEV ( 7.1 ) Sensitive CYP3A4 or CYP3A4 and P-gp Substrates : Concomitant use of RECORLEV with these substrates is contraindicated or not recommended ( 7.1 ) Atorvastatin : Use lowest atorvastatin dose possible and monitor for adverse reactions for dosages exceeding 20 mg daily ( 7.1 ) Metformin : Monitor glycemia, kidney function, and vitamin B12 and adjust metformin dosage as needed ( 7.1 ) Strong CYP3A4 Inhibitors or Inducers : Avoid use of these drugs 2 weeks before and during RECORLEV treatment ( 7.2 ) Gastric Acid Modulators : See Full Prescribing Information for recommendations regarding concomitant use with RECORLEV ( 7.2 ) 7.1 Effect of RECORLEV on Other Drugs Levoketoconazole is a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor, as well as an inhibitor of the drug transporters P-gp, OCT2, and MATE1 in vivo. It also includes the clinical impact and management recommendations for concomitant use of RECORLEV with atorvastatin and metformin. CYP3A4 Substrate Atorvastatin c Clinical Impact Increases plasma concentration of atorvastatin c and may increase the risk of atorvastatin-associated myopathy and rhabdomyolysis [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] .

Atorvastatin + Amlodipine And Atorvastatin⚠️Major

7 DRUG INTERACTIONS Data from a drug-drug interaction study involving 10 mg of amlodipine and 80 mg of atorvastatin in healthy subjects indicate that the pharmacokinetics of amlodipine are not altered when the drugs are co-administered. The effect of amlodipine on the pharmacokinetics of atorvastatin showed no effect on the C max : 91% (90% confidence interval: 80 to 103%), but the AUC of atorvastatin increased by 18% (90% confidence interval: 109 to 127%) in the presence of amlodipine, which is not clinically meaningful. No drug interaction studies have been conducted with amlodipine besylate and atorvastatin calcium and other drugs, although studies have been conducted in the individual amlodipine and atorvastatin components, as described below: Amlodipine Increased Risk of Myopathy and Rhabdomyolysis ( 2 , 5.1 , 7.3 , 12.3 ) Cyclosporine, tipranavir plus ritonavir, glecaprevir plus pibrentasvir Avoid atorvastatin Clarithromycin, itraconazole, saquinavir plus ritonavir, darunavir plus ritonavir, fosamprenavir, fosamprenavir plus ritonavir, elbasvir plus grazoprevir,letermovir Do not exceed 20 mg atorvastatin daily Nelfinavir Do not exceed 40 mg atorvastatin daily Lopinavir plus ritonavir, simeprevir, fibric acid derivatives, erythromycin, azole antifungals, lipid-modifying doses of niacin, colchicine Consider the risk/benefit of concomitant use with atorvastatin Other Lipid-Lowering Medications: Increased risk of myopathy (7) .

Atorvastatin + Atorvastatin Calcium⚠️Major

Drug Interactions Associated with Increased Risk of Myopathy/Rhabdomyolysis ( 2.6 , 5.1 , 7 , 12.3 ) Interacting Agents Prescribing Recommendations Cyclosporine, HIV protease inhibitors (tipranavir plus ritonavir), hepatitis C protease inhibitor (telaprevir) Avoid atorvastatin HIV protease inhibitor (lopinavir plus ritonavir) Use with caution and lowest dose necessary Clarithromycin, itraconazole, HIV protease inhibitors (saquinavir plus ritonavir, darunavir plus ritonavir, fosamprenavir, fosamprenavir plus ritonavir) Do not exceed 20 mg atorvastatin daily HIV protease inhibitor (nelfinavir) Hepatitis C protease inhibitor (boceprevir) Do not exceed 40 mg atorvastatin daily • Other Lipid-Lowering Medications: Use with fibrate products or lipid-modifying doses (≥ 1 g/day) of niacin increases the risk of adverse skeletal muscle effects. Caution should be used when prescribing with atorvastatin calcium ( 7 ). • Rifampin should be simultaneously coadministered with atorvastatin calcium ( 7.7 ).

Atorvastatin + Nefazodone Hydrochloride🟡Moderate

HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors – When single 40 mg doses of simvastatin or atorvastatin, both substrates of CYP3A4, were given to healthy adult volunteers who had received nefazodone hydrochloride, 200 mg BID for 6 days, approximately 20 fold increases in plasma concentrations of simvastatin and simvastatin acid and 3 to 4 fold increases in plasma concentrations of atorvastatin and atorvastatin lactone were seen. Caution should be used if nefazodone is administered in combination with HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors that are metabolized by CYP3A4, such as simvastatin, atorvastatin, and lovastatin, and dosage adjustments of these HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors are recommended. This is consistent with the interactions observed between nefazodone and triazolam, alprazolam, buspirone, atorvastatin, and simvastatin, drugs metabolized by this isozyme.

Atorvastatin + Patiromerℹ️Unknown

Table 3: No observed clinically important drug interactions of Veltassa Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors Benazepril, captopril, enalapril, fosinopril, lisinopril, perindopril, quinapril, ramipril, trandolapril Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARB) Azilsartan, candesartan, irbesartan, losartan, olmesartan, valsartan β-adrenoceptor blockers (β-blocker) Metoprolol Loop diuretics Furosemide, bumetanide, torasemide Mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists (MRA) Eplerenone, finerenone, spironolactone Neprilysin inhibitors Sacubitril Sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT-2) inhibitors Canagliflozin, dapagliflozin, empagliflozin Antibiotics Trimethoprim, amoxicillin, cephalexin Anticoagulants Warfarin, apixaban, rivaroxaban Anti-parathyroid agents and Thyroid preparations Cinacalcet Antithrombotic agents Clopidogrel, acetylsalicylic acid Blood glucose lowering drugs Glipizide Calcium channel blockers Amlodipine, verapamil Immunosuppressants Tacrolimus Others Lithium, allopurinol, atorvastatin, digoxin, phenytoin, riboflavin, sevelamer

Atorvastatin + Phenytoinℹ️Unknown

Warfarin Increased and decreased PT/INR responses have been reported when phenytoin is coadministered with warfarin Other Corticosteroids, doxycycline, estrogens, furosemide, oral contraceptives, paroxetine, quinidine, rifampin, sertraline, theophylline, and vitamin D Drugs whose level is decreased by phenytoin Anticoagulants Apixaban, dabigatran, edoxaban, rivaroxaban Antiepileptic drugs The effect of phenytoin on phenobarbital, valproic acid and sodium valproate serum levels is unpredictable Carbamazepine, felbamate, lacosamide, lamotrigine, topiramate, oxcarbazepine 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, the active metabolite.

Atorvastatin + Warfarinℹ️Unknown

Table 2: Examples of CYP450 Interactions with Warfarin Enzyme Inhibitors Inducers CYP2C9 amiodarone, capecitabine, cotrimoxazole, etravirine, fluconazole, fluvastatin, fluvoxamine, metronidazole, miconazole, oxandrolone, sulfinpyrazone, tigecycline, voriconazole, zafirlukast aprepitant, bosentan, carbamazepine, phenobarbital, rifampin CYP1A2 acyclovir, allopurinol, caffeine, cimetidine, ciprofloxacin, disulfiram, enoxacin, famotidine, fluvoxamine, methoxsalen, mexiletine, norfloxacin, oral contraceptives, phenylpropanolamine, propafenone, propranolol, terbinafine, thiabendazole, 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, fluvoxamine, fosamprenavir, imatinib, indinavir, isoniazid, itraconazole, ketoconazole, lopinavir/ritonavir, nefazodone, nelfinavir, nilotinib, oral contraceptives, posaconazole, ranitidine, ranolazine, ritonavir, saquinavir, telithromycin, tipranavir, voriconazole, zileuton armodafinil, amprenavir, aprepitant, bosentan, carbamazepine, efavirenz, etravirine, modafinil, nafcillin, phenytoin, pioglitazone, prednisone, rifampin, rufinamide 7.3 Drugs that Increase Bleeding Risk Examples of drugs known to increase the risk of bleeding are presented in Table 3.

Data sourced from U.S. FDA drug labeling via openFDA and the NIH National Library of Medicine. For informational purposes only. Always consult your pharmacist or physician.