What the FDA labels say about taking them together
Atorvastatin and quinine
Quinine's FDA label of November 9, 2023 names atorvastatin in its drug interactions (prescription label) section; the atorvastatin labels PlainMeds reads (2) do not name quinine. The quinine label: “Quinine may increase plasma concentrations of atorvastatin, thereby increasing the risk of myopathy or rhabdomyolysis.”
Check it at the source: the atorvastatin FDA label on DailyMed (effective April 15, 2024, Viatris Specialty LLC); the quinine FDA label on DailyMed (effective November 9, 2023).
What does the atorvastatin label say about quinine?
Atorvastatin's label (effective April 15, 2024) and its 1 other brand-application label do not name quinine in these sections. A label lists what its studies and reports found; it is not a complete list.
Source: FDA drug label (Lipitor), NDA020702 (Upjohn), as published by Viatris Specialty LLC, effective April 15, 2024 (SPL set a60cc18b-0631-4cf0-b021-9f52224ece65), via openFDA; the full label on DailyMed
What does the quinine label say about atorvastatin?
Quinine label, drug interactions (prescription label)Quinine may increase plasma concentrations of atorvastatin, thereby increasing the risk of myopathy or rhabdomyolysis.
Source: FDA drug label (Chininum sulphuricum), Boiron, effective November 9, 2023 (SPL set 33885950-2a55-11e7-8288-424c58303031), via openFDA; the full label on DailyMed
These are the labels' own sentences. PlainMeds does not grade interactions; a pharmacist or prescriber can say what they mean for one person's medicines.
Both medicines on the record
| Atorvastatin | Quinine | |
|---|---|---|
| Labeled for | High cholesterol, Angina, High triglycerides, Heart attack and coronary artery disease | n/a |
| Boxed warning | No | Yes |
| Pharmacy cost (NADAC) | $0.0228 per tablet 10 mg tablet | $0.698 per capsule 324 mg capsule |
| Shortage now | No current entry | No current entry |
Source: FDA NDC Directory, CMS NADAC of October 7, 2026 and the FDA Drug Shortage Database (FDA files October 8, 2026)
What next?
- Check more medicines together
- up to five at once