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Can You Take Atorvastatin and Probiotics Together?

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

No documented interaction identifiedEvidence: Moderate

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

What the interaction means

Atorvastatin's FDA label's drug-interaction section is mostly CYP3A4-mediated (cyclosporine, gemfibrozil, several CYP3A4 inhibitors, rifampin) -- probiotics are not among them. NCCIH's probiotics page does not mention atorvastatin or statins.

No documented interaction between Atorvastatin and Probiotics 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

Atorvastatin's FDA label and NCCIH's probiotics page were checked directly, full text, in both directions. Probiotics are not a CYP3A4-mediated concern and are not named.

What the sources say

Atorvastatin Calcium Tablet — FDA Prescribing Information — Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. (via DailyMed, U.S. National Library of Medicine)Probiotics: What You Need To Know — National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NIH)

Last reviewed 2026-08-25

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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