Does Darunavir Cobicistat Emtricitabine And Tenofovir Alafenamide Interact with Simvastatin?
Darunavir Cobicistat Emtricitabine And Tenofovir Alafenamide 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 Co-administration 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
- Darunavir Cobicistat Emtricitabine And Tenofovir Alafenamide 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 Darunavir Cobicistat Emtricitabine And Tenofovir Alafenamide 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