What herbs to avoid with statins?

Herbal remedies such as ginseng, ginkgo, garlic, black cohosh, St. John’s wort, hawthorn, saw palmetto, and echinacea can dilute, intensify, or exacerbate the side effects of prescription heart drugs such as blood thinners and cholesterol-lowering statins, the report says.

What supplements should not be taken with simvastatin?

A magnesium- and aluminum-containing antacid was reported to interfere with atorvastatin absorption. People can avoid this interaction by taking atorvastatin two hours before or after any aluminum/magnesium-containing antacids. Some magnesium supplements such as magnesium hydroxide are also antacids.

What’s the side effects of Zocor?

Common side effects of Zocor include:

• heartburn,
• gas,
• bloating,
• stomach pain,
• indigestion,
• nausea,
• constipation,
• diarrhea,

What vitamins affect statins?

Rosuvastatin (Crestor) can raise vitamin D levels about threefold in the blood. Atorvastatin (Lipitor) can have a similar effect on vitamin D as rosuvastatin. Other statins, such as lovastatin (Mevacor) and simvastatin (Zocor), can also increase the concentration of vitamin D in the blood.

Is it safe to take turmeric while on statins?

If you take any medicines regularly, talk to your doctor before you start using turmeric supplements. They could interact with medicines like aspirin, NSAID painkillers, statins, diabetes drugs, blood pressure medicines, and blood thinners.

Can I take vitamin D with simvastatin?

Interactions between your drugs No interactions were found between simvastatin and Vitamin D3. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

What is an adverse reaction to Zocor?

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction to Zocor: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. In rare cases, Zocor can cause a condition that results in the breakdown of skeletal muscle tissue, potentially leading to kidney failure.

Does Coreg interact with other medications?

Coreg (Carvedilol) may interact with other medications that you are taking so your provider may want to adjust your dose of Coreg (Carvedilol) or another medication if there is a potential drug interaction.

Are there any drug interactions with CoQ10?

Even though it is a dietary supplement, not a “drug,” CoQ10 ( coenzyme Q10 ) can potentially interact with a few medicines. Some of the medicines that may lead to CoQ10 drug interactions include: Blood pressure medications. Chemotherapy medications. Warfarin (Coumadin®, Jantoven®).

Can you take Lipitor and Zocor together?

To get your cholesterol down to lower your risk of cardiovascular disease your doctor may recommend, though, that you still need a statin. These powerful cholesterol-lowering medicines include atorvastatin (Lipitor), pravastatin (Pravachol), and simvastatin (Zocor), among others.