Does Rosuvastatin Interact with Cobicistat?
Rosuvastatin and Cobicistat have a contraindicated drug interaction according to U.S. FDA drug labeling data. Other HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors: e.g., atorvastatin rosuvastatin ↑ HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors Coadministration of atazanavir and TYBOST with atorvastatin is not recommended. Dosage recommendations with atorvastatin or rosuvastatin are as follows. TYBOST coadministered with atazanavir in adult patients: Rosuvastatin dosage should not exceed 10 mg TYBOST coadministered with darunavir in adult patients: Atorvastatin dosage should not exceed 20 mg Rosuvastatin dosage should not exceed 20 mg Other lipid-modifying agents: lomitapide ↑ lomitapide Coadministration with lomitapide is contraindicated due to potential for markedly increased transaminases. Patients taking both medications should consult their healthcare provider before starting, stopping, or changing the dosage of either drug. This information is based on official FDA drug labeling sourced from OpenFDA and the NIH National Library of Medicine.
- Severity
- Contraindicated
- Rosuvastatin Class
- HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor
- Cobicistat Class
- Cytochrome P450 3A Inhibitor
- Management
- Do not take together
- Data Source
- U.S. FDA via OpenFDA
What To Tell Your Doctor or Pharmacist
If you are taking Rosuvastatin and your doctor is considering prescribing Cobicistat (or vice versa), make sure to:
- Inform your doctor and pharmacist of all current medications, including over-the-counter drugs and supplements
- Ask whether the benefits of combining these medications outweigh the risks for your specific situation
- Ask what symptoms to watch for that would indicate the interaction is causing problems
- Ask about alternative medications that do not interact with your current regimen
- Ask how frequently you should be monitored while these are co-prescribed
- Never stop or change either medication without first consulting your healthcare provider