CoQ10 has been known to interact with the following medications, causing either a depletion of the drug or interfering in some way with the body's ability to metabolize the medication. Check with your doctor if you are taking any of the following medications:
Atorvastatin (Depletion or interference)
Doxorubicin (Side effect reduction/prevention)
Fluvastatin (Depletion or interference)
Gemfibrozil (Depletion or interference *)
Lovastatin (Depletion or interference)
Perphenazine (Side effect reduction/prevention *)
Pravastatin (Depletion or interference)
Propranolol (Depletion or interference *)
Simvastatin (Depletion or interference)
Thioridazine (Side effect reduction/prevention)
Timolol (Side effect reduction/prevention)
Tricyclic Antidepressants (Depletion or interference *)
Warfarin (Reduced drug absorption/bioavailability)
“Depletion or interference” means the drug may deplete or interfere with the absorption or function of the supplement or herb.
“Adverse interaction” means that the supplement or herb used together with the drug may result in undesirable effects.
“Side effect reduction/prevention” means the supplement or herb may reduce the likelihood and/or severity of a potential side effect caused by the drug.
“Supportive interaction” means the supplement or herb may support or aid the function of the drug.
“Reduced drug absorption / bioavailability” means that the supplement or herb may decrease the absorption and/or activity of the drug in the body.
An asterisk (*) next to an item in the summary indicates that the interaction is supported only by weak and or contradictory scientific evidence.
