Can I Take These?

Can You Take Atorvastatin and Magnesium Together?

No documented interaction was identified between atorvastatin and magnesium in the sources reviewed.

No documented interaction identifiedEvidence: Moderate

See the full Atorvastatin page and Magnesium page for other reviewed interactions and reference information.

What the interaction means

Atorvastatin's FDA label mentions magnesium only as 'magnesium stearate,' an inactive tablet ingredient (unrelated to its listing in warfarin's CYP450 table). Magnesium's own established interactions-section record does not name atorvastatin.

No documented interaction between Atorvastatin and Magnesium was identified in the authoritative sources reviewed. This is not a guarantee that no interaction exists for every dose, formulation, or individual -- it means the sources checked did not document one.

Practical context

Both substances' current sources were checked; the inactive-ingredient mention was deliberately not treated as a real interaction claim.

What the sources say

Magnesium — Consumer — NIH Office of Dietary SupplementsAtorvastatin Calcium Tablet — FDA Prescribing Information — Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. (via DailyMed, U.S. National Library of Medicine)

Last reviewed 2026-08-23

Medical information disclaimer: this information is general and educational. It does not diagnose conditions, prescribe treatment, or determine whether a combination is safe for you personally. Follow your prescription label and ask a pharmacist or clinician before starting, stopping, or combining products. Full disclaimer.

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