RED YEAST RICE - Uses, Side Effects, and More

Cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune) interacts with RED YEAST RICE

Red yeast rice might affect the muscles. Cyclosporine might also affect the muscles. Taking red yeast rice along with cyclosporine might increase the risk of muscle problems.

Gemfibrozil (Lopid) interacts with RED YEAST RICE

Gemfibrozil can affect the muscles. Red yeast rice can also affect the muscles. Taking gemfibrozil along with red yeast rice might increase the risk of muscle problems.

Medications that can harm the liver (Hepatotoxic drugs) interacts with RED YEAST RICE

Red yeast rice might harm the liver. Some medications can also harm the liver. Taking red yeast rice along with a medication that can harm the liver might increase the risk of liver damage.

Medications that decrease break down of other medications in the liver (Cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) inhibitors) interacts with RED YEAST RICE

Red yeast rice is changed and broken down by the liver. Some drugs decrease how quickly the liver changes and breaks down red yeast rice. This could change the effects and side effects of red yeast rice.

Medications used for lowering cholesterol (Statins) interacts with RED YEAST RICE

Statins are medications that are used to lower cholesterol. Red yeast rice contains the statin drug lovastatin. Taking red yeast rice along with other statins might increase the risk of side effects. Do not take red yeast rice if you are already taking these medications.

Niacin interacts with RED YEAST RICE

Niacin can affect the muscles. Red yeast rice can also affect the muscles. Taking niacin along with red yeast rice might increase the risk of muscle problems.

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