Kann ich Paracetamol und Simvastatin zusammen einnehmen?

Warum das passiert

Paracetamol and simvastatin are processed by different pathways in the liver. Paracetamol does not interfere with how simvastatin is absorbed, broken down, or removed from the body, and vice versa.

You can continue to take both medicines as prescribed by your doctor or as directed on the packaging. Always stick to the recommended daily limit for paracetamol (usually no more than eight 500mg tablets in 24 hours for an adult) and avoid excessive alcohol consumption, as both alcohol and simvastatin can affect your liver.

Liver health and multiple medications

Taking more than the recommended dose, or taking paracetamol with other products that also contain it (such as cold and flu remedies), can cause life-threatening liver damage. Always check the labels of all medicines you are taking.

Schwangerschaft

Do not take simvastatin if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, as it may harm the developing baby. Use effective contraception while taking this medicine.

Muscle problems (Myopathy/Rhabdomyolysis) - simvastatin

Wenden Sie sich sofort an Ihren Arzt, wenn Sie unerklärliche Muskelschmerzen, Empfindlichkeit oder Schwäche bemerken. Dieses Risiko ist deutlich erhöht, wenn Sie große Mengen Grapefruitsaft trinken oder bestimmte andere Medikamente einnehmen.

Alkohol

It is best to avoid or strictly limit alcohol when taking paracetamol. Combining alcohol and paracetamol increases the risk of serious liver damage.

It is best to avoid or strictly limit alcohol when taking simvastatin. Both alcohol and simvastatin can affect your liver; combining them increases the risk of liver damage and may also increase the risk of muscle side effects.

Grapefruit und Grapefruitsaft

You must avoid eating grapefruit or drinking grapefruit juice while taking simvastatin. Grapefruit contains compounds that increase the level of simvastatin in your blood, which significantly increases your risk of serious side effects, such as muscle damage (rhabdomyolysis).

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Haftungsausschluss

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