What the FDA labels say about taking them together
Lovastatin and quinine
Quinine's FDA label of November 9, 2023 names lovastatin in its drug interactions (prescription label) section; the lovastatin label PlainMeds reads does not name quinine.
Check it at the source: the lovastatin FDA label on DailyMed (effective May 6, 2026, Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc.); the quinine FDA label on DailyMed (effective November 9, 2023).
What does the lovastatin label say about quinine?
Lovastatin's label (effective May 6, 2026) does 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 (Lovastatin), Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc., effective May 6, 2026 (SPL set df7ddf4f-d569-431e-81f1-9129d7043150), via openFDA; the full label on DailyMed
What does the quinine label say about lovastatin?
Quinine label, drug interactions (prescription label)Thus, clinicians considering combined therapy of quinine sulfate with atorvastatin or other HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors ("statins") that are CYP3A4 substrates (e.g., simvastatin, lovastatin) should carefully weigh the potential benefits and risks of each medication.
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
| Lovastatin | Quinine | |
|---|---|---|
| Labeled for | High cholesterol, Heart attack and coronary artery disease | n/a |
| Boxed warning | No | Yes |
| Pharmacy cost (NADAC) | $0.0436 per tablet 20 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