Colestid (Colestipol Granules) and Lipitor
Determining the interaction of Colestid (Colestipol Granules) and Lipitor and the possibility of their joint administration.
In the database of official manuals used in the service creation an interaction registered by statistical results of studies was found, which can either lead to negative consequences for the patient health or strengthen a mutual positive effect. A doctor should be consulted to address the issue of joint drug administration.
Consumer:Consumer information for this minor interaction is not currently available. Some minor drug interactions may not be clinically relevant in all patients. Minor drug interactions do not usually cause harm or require a change in therapy. However, your healthcare provider can determine if adjustments to your medications are needed.
Professional:Colestipol has been shown to decrease plasma concentrations of atorvastatin by approximately 25% when coadministered. However, there was a synergistic effect in LDL-C reduction. The mechanism of the interaction has not been described. No action appears necessary.
- "Product Information. Lipitor (atorvastatin)." Parke-Davis, Morris Plains, NJ.
Generic Name: colestipol
Brand name: Colestid, Colestid Flavored
Synonyms: Colestid
In the course of checking the drug compatibility and interactions, data from the following reference sources was used: Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com.
- Colestid (Colestipol Granules)-Lipodox
- Colestid (Colestipol Granules)-Lipodox 50
- Colestid (Colestipol Granules)-Lipofen
- Colestid (Colestipol Granules)-Liposyn
- Colestid (Colestipol Granules)-Liposyn III
- Colestid (Colestipol Granules)-Liposyn II
- Lipitor-Colestid (Colestipol Tablets)
- Lipitor-Colestid Flavored
- Lipitor-Colestid Oral Suspension
- Lipitor-Colestipol
- Lipitor-Colestipol Granules
- Lipitor-Colestipol Hydrochloride