Can I take Atorvastatin and Shiitake together?

You can generally take atorvastatina with shiitake mushrooms if you occasionally eat them as part of a normal diet. However, you should avoid taking concentrated shiitake supplements or large medicinal amounts without speaking to your doctor first.

Shiitake mushrooms naturally contain a substance called eritadenine, which helps lower cholesterol. They also contain small amounts of naturally occurring statin-like compounds (similar to lovastatin).

When taken with atorvastatin, these effects can add together (an additive effect), potentially increasing the level of statin activity in your body beyond what was intended by your prescription.

Lo que deberías hacer

If you experience any unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness while taking these together, contact your GP immediately.

Embarazo

No debe tomar atorvastatina si está embarazada o planea quedar embarazada, ya que puede causar daños graves a un bebé no nacido. Utilice anticonceptivos efectivos mientras toma este medicamento.

Muscle disorders - atorvastatin

Busque atención médica inmediata si experimenta dolor, sensibilidad o debilidad muscular inexplicables. En casos raros, esto puede conducir a una condición grave llamada rabdomiólisis que causa daño renal.

Blood clotting disorders or surgery

Shiitake supplements can thin the blood and increase the risk of bleeding. You must stop taking them at least two weeks before any scheduled surgery.

Jugo de toronja

Grapefruit juice contains compounds that can increase the level of atorvastatin in your blood. This may increase your risk of side effects, such as muscle pain or damage. Avoid drinking large quantities (more than 1.2 litres per day), though it is safest to avoid it altogether or keep intake to very small amounts.

Alcohol

While alcohol does not directly interact with atorvastatin, drinking large amounts of alcohol can increase the risk of liver problems and muscle side effects. It is best to keep your intake within the recommended limits (no more than 14 units per week).

Taking multiple medicines? Our Verificador de Interacciones de Medicamentos helps you check whether your prescriptions, over-the-counter medicines, and supplements are safe to take together. Simply search for your medicines to see potential interactions and what to do about them.

Descargo de responsabilidad

Esta información es solo para fines educativos generales y no debe considerarse como un sustituto del consejo médico profesional. Siempre consulte a su médico de cabecera, farmacéutico u otro profesional de la salud calificado antes de tomar decisiones sobre sus medicamentos. Las circunstancias individuales pueden variar, y solo un profesional de la salud que conozca su historial médico puede proporcionar orientación personalizada.