Drug Interactions With Rosuvastatin

Gemfibrozil, ketoconazole, and birth control pills are among the medications that can cause rosuvastatin drug interactions. These interactions can cause your body to metabolize the medicines differently than intended, increase the risk of muscle problems, and cause significant reactions, among other things. Be sure to talk with your healthcare provider about any drug interactions that may apply to you.

Rosuvastatin Interactions: An Overview

Rosuvastatin calcium (Crestor®) can potentially interact with a number of other medications. Some of the medications that may lead to drug interactions with rosuvastatin include:
 
 
 
  • Protease inhibitors, such as:
     
 

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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;
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