Statins and Verapamil: Drug Interaction Guide

Quick answer: This combination requires caution. Statins and Verapamil can be used together with adjustments and monitoring.

Interaction severity: Moderate — caution required

How Statins interacts with Verapamil

Verapamil inhibits CYP3A4 metabolism of simvastatin, lovastatin and atorvastatin, increasing systemic exposure and risk of myopathy.

What you should do

Limit simvastatin to 20 mg/day and atorvastatin to 40 mg/day with verapamil; prefer pravastatin, rosuvastatin or pitavastatin which are not CYP3A4 metabolised.

Key facts

Severity

Moderate — caution required

Mechanism

Verapamil inhibits CYP3A4 metabolism of simvastatin, lovastatin and atorvastatin, increasing systemic exposure and risk ...

Action

Limit simvastatin to 20 mg/day and atorvastatin to 40 mg/day with verapamil; prefer pravastatin, rosuvastatin or pitavas...

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Frequently asked questions

Can I take Statins and Verapamil together?

With caution. Limit simvastatin to 20 mg/day and atorvastatin to 40 mg/day with verapamil; prefer pravastatin, rosuvastatin or pitavastatin which are not CYP3A4 metabolised.

What is the severity of this interaction?

The interaction between Statins and Verapamil is classified as Moderate — caution required. Verapamil inhibits CYP3A4 metabolism of simvastatin, lovastatin and atorvastatin, increasing systemic exposure and risk of myopathy.

What should I do if I'm prescribed both?

Limit simvastatin to 20 mg/day and atorvastatin to 40 mg/day with verapamil; prefer pravastatin, rosuvastatin or pitavastatin which are not CYP3A4 metabolised. Always consult your prescribing clinician — do not stop or change medications without medical guidance.

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