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| Fluvastatin, Lescol Description Fluvastatin is a statin, HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor. Action statin, HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor Indications Side Effects abdominal pain, arthropathy, diarrhea, dyspepsia, elevated hepatic enzymes, headache, insomnia, myalgia, nausea/vomiting, rhabdomyolysis, Drug-Vitamin-Herb Interactions Negative interactions: Chaparral, Comfrey, Coltsfoot Chaparral, Comfrey, and Coltsfoot may be toxic to the liver, which adds to side effect of statin drugs. Grapefruit juice Grapefruit juice impairs the breakdown of several drugs, including statins. Niacin High-doses of niacin combined with statin drugs could increase the risk of muscle damage and kidney injury. Red Yeast Rice Red Yeast Rice contains natural substances identical to statins. Positive interactions: Coenzyme Q10 and Vitamins A, D, E and K Cholesterol is a precursor to CoQ10 and vitamins A, D, E and K. Statin drugs can reduce their production.
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