monacolin k
2 interactions related to monacolin k
simvastatin + red yeast rice
Red yeast rice contains monacolin K, which is chemically identical to the prescription statin lovastatin. Adding it to simvastatin stacks two statins with similar mechanisms and metabolism, sharply increasing the risk of myopathy, rhabdomyolysis, and liver injury.
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atorvastatin + red yeast rice
Red yeast rice naturally contains monacolin K, which is chemically identical to the prescription statin lovastatin. Combining it with atorvastatin effectively stacks two statins, sharply increasing the risk of myopathy, rhabdomyolysis, and liver injury.
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