Does Rosuvastatin Interact With Warfarin?

Posted on Sat, 15 Apr 2017

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Question : I have been on rosuvaststin since 10/2016 and I was put on warfrin at same time. I am having joint pain and weak muscles in my legs. I am 74 yrs old and a school bus driver. I am also on Diltizem for afib. Do you think my aches and pains could be from these drugs ?

Answered by Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis (31 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
yes

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

rosuvastatin and other statins are well-known for causing such symptoms. About 10% of patients will experience muscle-related side effects. If the symptoms are serious then stopping rosuvastatin and checking your creatine phosphokinase (CPK) would be recommended. You should consult your doctor for alternative treatment.

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