Red yeast rice Disease Interactions
There is 1 disease interaction with red yeast rice.
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (applies to red yeast rice) renal disease
Moderate Potential Hazard, Moderate plausibility. Applicable conditions: Renal Dysfunction
Some HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (e.g., fluvastatin) have not been studied in patients with severe renal dysfunction or end-stage renal disease. Some others (e.g., pitavastatin, simvastatin) require a dose reduction when used in this group of patients. Caution and close monitoring are advised when using these drugs in patients with renal dysfunction.
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Red yeast rice drug interactions
There are 289 drug interactions with red yeast rice.
Red yeast rice alcohol/food interactions
There are 2 alcohol/food interactions with red yeast rice.
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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. |
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