Interacting Drugs |
Atorvastatin vs Niacin |
Security Level |
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Mechanism |
Niacin: May enhance the adverse/toxic effect of HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors. |
Management |
This is of greatest concern with niacin doses of 1 g or greater daily. Avoid simvastatin 80 mg in combination with niacin 1 g or greater in Chinese patients. Canadian labeling contraindicates use of niacin with rosuvastatin 40 mg. |
Atorvastatin vs Niacin
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