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Rosuvastatin is used along with dietary changes to reduce cholesterol and fat levels in the blood, and to increase HDL (“good”) cholesterol levels. It belongs to a class of drugs called HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors.
Summary of
Interactions with Vitamins, Herbs, and Foods
In some cases, an herb or supplement may appear in more than one category, which may seem
contradictory. For clarification, read the full article for details about the summarized
interactions.
 May be Beneficial: Supportive
interaction—Taking these supplements may support or otherwise help your medication
work better. |
Niacin |
 Avoid: Adverse interaction—Avoid these supplements
when taking this medication because taking them together may cause undesirable or dangerous
results. |
Niacin* |
| Depletion or interference |
None known |
| Side effect reduction/prevention |
None known |
| Reduced drug absorption/bioavailability |
None known |
An asterisk (*) next to an item in the summary indicates that the interaction is supported only by weak, fragmentary, and/or contradictory scientific evidence.
Interactions with Dietary Supplements
Niacin
A recent blinded study showed that individuals taking both rosuvastatin and niacin had a
greater increase in HDL (“good”)
cholesterol and apolipoprotein A-I than did those taking rosuvastatin alone.1
People taking rosuvastatin might benefit from taking niacin, though they should consult with
their healthcare provider before starting the supplement. When taken with niacin, some statin
drugs may become more toxic so there is a possibility of an adverse interaction.
