Drug interactions with rosuvastatin oral and red yeast rice oral

rosuvastatin oral brand names and other generic formulations include:

Crestor Oral

All generic drug interactions for rosuvastatin oral (lists will include brand and generic names):

red yeast rice oral brand names and other generic formulations include:

No brand names available

All generic drug interactions for red yeast rice oral (lists will include brand and generic names):
ContraindicatedNever use this combination of drugs because of high risk for dangerous interaction

rosuvastatin oral and red yeast rice oral

rosuvastatin oral , red yeast rice oral . Either increases toxicity of the other by added drug effects. Increased risk of myopathy (muscle damage) or rhabdomyolysis (muscle breakdown); red yeast rice contains monocolin K (reportedly identical to lovastatin).

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ContraindicatedContraindicated.

rosuvastatin oral and red yeast rice oral

rosuvastatin oral , red yeast rice oral . Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. May increase creatine kinase levels and increase risk of myopathy or rhabdomyolysis; red yeast rice contains monocolin K (reportedly identical to lovastatin)

Clinical Drug Interactions Source: Medscape from WebMD
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Contraindicated

Never use this combination of drugs because of high risk for dangerous interaction

Serious

Potential for serious interaction; regular monitoring by your doctor required or alternate medication may be needed

Significant

Potential for significant interaction (monitoring by your doctor is likely required)

Minor

Interaction is unlikely, minor, or nonsignificant

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