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Does Cobicistat Interact with Simvastatin?

Cobicistat and Simvastatin have a contraindicated drug interaction according to U.S. FDA drug labeling data. 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. 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
Contraindicated
Cobicistat Class
Cytochrome P450 3A Inhibitor
Simvastatin Class
HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor
Management
Do not take together
Data Source
U.S. FDA via OpenFDA

What To Tell Your Doctor or Pharmacist

If you are taking Cobicistat and your doctor is considering prescribing Simvastatin (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
  • Ask about alternative medications that do not interact with your current regimen
  • Ask how frequently you should be monitored while these are co-prescribed
  • Never stop or change either medication without first consulting your healthcare provider
💊 Cobicistat(Tybost)+💊 Simvastatin(Flolipid)

Severity & Interaction Details

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contraindicated
Avoid this combination
FDA labeling lists this pair as contraindicated. The risk outweighs the benefit in nearly all cases.
Severity scale
MinorContra
On record
Yes
Drug A class
Cytochrome P450 3A Inhibitor
Drug B class
HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor
Source
FDA drug label - cobicistat

What this means in plain English

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.

About Cobicistat and Simvastatin

Cobicistat is a Cytochrome P450 3A Inhibitor, while Simvastatin is a HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor. You may recognize them by the brand names Tybost and Flolipid. Both medications are taken by mouth.

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Data sourced from U.S. FDA drug labeling via openFDA and the NIH National Library of Medicine, supplemented with a small number of well-established interactions from curated clinical references. For informational purposes only. Always consult your pharmacist or physician.