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Does Lipitor Interact With Red Krill Oil?

Posted on Mon, 4 Jan 2016

Question: Is it safe to take Lipitor with red krill oil capsules 2000mg

Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka (21 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
I would explain as follows:

Detailed Answer:
Hello!

Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!

Regarding your concern, I would explain that it is safe to take both these drugs concomitantly.

From the other hand takine omega 3 (contained in red krill), helps increase the effect of atorvastatin (lipitor) in decreasing your cholesterol levels.

What are your actual blood lipid profile values?

Nevertheless a diet rich in omega 3 (like nuts, fish, olive oil) could also substitute red krill intake.

Hope to have been helpful!

Feel free to ask any other questions whenever you need.

Greetings!

Dr. Iliri

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Ilir Sharka (10 hours later)

Thank You Doctor. Information was very helpful.
Regards XXXXXXX xxxxxxx

Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You are welcome!

Detailed Answer:

You are welcome, Veronica!

Feel free to ask me directly whenever you need!

Kind regards,

Dr. Iliri

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar