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Can You Take Atorvastatin and Turmeric Together?

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

No documented interaction identifiedEvidence: Moderate

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

What the interaction means

NCCIH's turmeric page names no specific drug interactions at all, only a general caution to consult a healthcare provider. Atorvastatin's FDA label's drug-interaction section is mostly CYP3A4-mediated (cyclosporine, gemfibrozil, several CYP3A4 inhibitors, rifampin) -- turmeric/curcumin is not among them.

No documented interaction between Atorvastatin and Turmeric 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

NCCIH's turmeric page and atorvastatin's FDA label were checked directly, full text, in both directions. Turmeric's own page names nothing specific to check against, and turmeric is not among atorvastatin's named CYP3A4-related concerns.

What the sources say

Atorvastatin Calcium Tablet — FDA Prescribing Information — Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. (via DailyMed, U.S. National Library of Medicine)Turmeric — 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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