Drug Interactions between gemfibrozil and Roszet
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:
- gemfibrozil
- Roszet (ezetimibe/rosuvastatin)
Interactions between your drugs
gemfibrozil rosuvastatin
Applies to: gemfibrozil and Roszet (ezetimibe / rosuvastatin)
Ask your doctor before using gemfibrozil together with rosuvastatin. Using these medications together can increase the blood levels of rosuvastatin and may cause a dangerous side effect on your muscles. If your doctor prescribes these medications together, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely take both medications. You should also watch for muscle symptoms and call the doctor if you have muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness, especially if you also have dark colored urine. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
gemfibrozil ezetimibe
Applies to: gemfibrozil and Roszet (ezetimibe / rosuvastatin)
Talk to your doctor before using gemfibrozil and ezetimibe. Using these medications together may not be beneficial if you have gall stones or could lead to the formation of gall stones. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
ezetimibe rosuvastatin
Applies to: Roszet (ezetimibe / rosuvastatin) and Roszet (ezetimibe / rosuvastatin)
Using ezetimibe together with rosuvastatin can increase the risk of side effects such as liver damage and a rare but serious condition called rhabdomyolysis that involves the breakdown of skeletal muscle tissue. In some cases, rhabdomyolysis can cause kidney damage and even death. You may need a dose adjustment or more frequent monitoring by your doctor to safely use both medications. Let your doctor know immediately if you have unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness while taking these medications, especially if these symptoms are accompanied by fever or dark colored urine. You should also seek immediate medical attention if you develop fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, loss of appetite, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, dark colored urine, and/or yellowing of the skin or eyes, as these may be signs and symptoms of liver damage. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
Drug and food interactions
No alcohol/food interactions were found. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
Therapeutic duplication warnings
No warnings were found for your selected drugs.
Therapeutic duplication warnings are only returned when drugs within the same group exceed the recommended therapeutic duplication maximum.
See also
Drug Interaction Classification
Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. | |
Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. | |
Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan. | |
No interaction information available. |
Further information
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