Applies to: clarithromycin and simvastatin
Nicotinic acid might increase the risk of rhabdomyolysis when given with Pravastatin
Clarithromycin is contraindicated with simvastatin
Drug interactions can differ with various statins, including Crestor (rosuvastatin), Lescol (fluvastatin), Lipitor (atorvastatin), Mevacor (lovastatin), Pravachol
Pravastatin can be co-prescribed with clarithromycin with caution as long as the pravastatin dose does not exceed 40 mg
Severity: Severe
In line, a cohort The statins are widely used worldwide to reduce risk for cardiovascular events in both the primary and secondary prevention settings
There is an increased risk of death for people with coronary artery disease
In line, a cohort clarithromycin atorvastatin
Taking these drugs with clarithromycin may cause severe muscle problems
The potential statin-drug interactions in CVD patients are common and should be monitored to limit patient AEs
This medicine is also used to prevent and treat Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) infection
Case report and review of the literature
Some medicines affect the way pravastatin works and can increase the chances of you having serious side effects, such as muscle damage