Does Atorvaliq Interact with Erythromycin?
Atorvaliq and Erythromycin have a unknown drug interaction according to U.S. FDA drug labeling data. Examples: Erythromycin, clarithromycin, itraconazole, ketoconazole, posaconazole, and voriconazole. 40 mg SD 1.37 1.16 Diltiazem 240 mg QD , 28 days 40 mg SD 1.51 1.00 Erythromycin 500 mg QID Four times daily , 7 days 10 mg SD 1.33 1.38 Amlodipine 10 mg, single dose 80 mg SD 1.18 0.91 Cimetidine 300 mg QID , 2 weeks 10 mg QD for 2 weeks 1.00 0.89 Colestipol 10 g BID , 24 weeks 40 mg QD for 8 weeks NA 0.74 Ratio based on a single sample taken 8-16 h post dose. Patients taking both medications should consult their healthcare provider before starting, stopping, or changing the dosage of either drug. This information is based on official FDA drug labeling sourced from OpenFDA and the NIH National Library of Medicine.
- Severity
- Unknown
- Erythromycin Class
- Macrolide
- Management
- Consult your pharmacist
- Data Source
- U.S. FDA via OpenFDA
What To Tell Your Doctor or Pharmacist
If you are taking Atorvaliq and your doctor is considering prescribing Erythromycin (or vice versa), make sure to:
- Inform your doctor and pharmacist of all current medications, including over-the-counter drugs and supplements
- Ask whether the benefits of combining these medications outweigh the risks for your specific situation
- Ask what symptoms to watch for that would indicate the interaction is causing problems
- Never stop or change either medication without first consulting your healthcare provider