Do statins interact with other medications?
In this video, Dr Ravi Assomull addresses the potential for drug interactions when taking statins, particularly with certain antibiotics and antifungal medications. He outlines the importance of reviewing a patient’s full medication history before prescribing statins to ensure they are used safely and effectively.
Learn more about High cholesterol or book a consultation with Dr Assomull – no GP referral needed, appointments typically within one working day.
Transcript
Statins can interact with some medications, typically antibiotics and antifungals. Obviously, before prescribing your statin, we take a very careful drug history and make sure that steps are taken to avoid any such interactions.
