Can I take Acarbose with Rosuvastatin?

See full prescribing information for details regarding concomitant use of rosuvastatin with other drugs that increase the risk of myopathy and rhabdomyolysis. Aluminum and Magnesium Hydroxide Combination Antacids : Administer rosuvastatin at least 2 hours before the antacid. Warfarin: Obtain INR prior to starting rosuvastatin.

This is general interaction text from the label of a product that contains Rosuvastatin. It does not mention Acarbose, so it does not show how Acarbose and Rosuvastatin affect each other. The verdict above comes from the GoDavaii interaction dataset. Ask your pharmacist to check both medicines' labels before you combine them.

Questions to ask your pharmacist

• Does Acarbose change how Rosuvastatin works, or the other way round?
• Should I take Acarbose and Rosuvastatin at different times of day?
• Which side effects should I watch for while taking both?
• Is there a better option if this combination does not suit me?

• Always tell your doctor/pharmacist about ALL medicines you take - prescriptions, OTC, supplements, and herbal products.
• Keep a current medicine list with doses and timings - photo on your phone is enough.
• Read medicine labels for timing (with food / empty stomach) before combining.
• Even 'safe' combinations need monitoring - note any unusual symptoms in the first few days.
• Use GoDavaii AI to double-check before adding any new medicine, supplement, or desi ilaaj.