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Moderate

hydroxychloroquine<>simvastatin

Applies to: Plaquenil 200 MG Oral Tablet <> Simvastatin 40 MG Oral Tablet

The metabolism of Simvastatin can be decreased when combined with Hydroxychloroquine.

No other interactions were found between your selected drugs.

Note: this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult with your doctor or pharmacist.

Interactions between your selected drugs

Moderate

hydroxychloroquine<>simvastatin

Applies to: Plaquenil 200 MG Oral Tablet <> Simvastatin 40 MG Oral Tablet

Drug1 (rxcui = 979094, name = hydroxychloroquine sulfate 200 MG Oral Tablet [Plaquenil], tty = SBD). Drug2 (rxcui = 198211, name = simvastatin 40 MG Oral Tablet, tty = SCD). Drug1 is resolved to hydroxychloroquine, Drug2 is resolved to simvastatin and interaction asserted in DrugBank between Hydroxychloroquine and Simvastatin.

No other interactions were found between your selected drugs.

Note: this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult with your doctor or pharmacist.

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