What the FDA labels say about taking them together
Colchicine and pitavastatin
Pitavastatin's FDA label of March 31, 2026 names colchicine in its drug interactions section; colchicine's label does not name pitavastatin itself but warns about its class (Statins). The pitavastatin label: “Cases of myopathy and rhabdomyolysis have been reported with concomitant use of colchicine with statins, including LIVALO.”
Check it at the source: the colchicine FDA label on DailyMed (effective July 22, 2025, Aurobindo Pharma Limited); the pitavastatin FDA label on DailyMed (effective March 31, 2026, Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.).
What does the colchicine label say about pitavastatin?
Colchicine's label does not name pitavastatin itself; it warns about its class (Statins):
Colchicine label, drug interactionsInhibitors and Fibrates Some drugs such as HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors and fibrates may increase the risk of myopathy when combined with GLOPERBA.
Source: FDA drug label (Colchicine), Aurobindo Pharma Limited, effective July 22, 2025 (SPL set dd93a40f-92ab-47ac-9083-b8a7a0b18ad6), via openFDA; the full label on DailyMed
What does the pitavastatin label say about colchicine?
Pitavastatin label, drug interactionsColchicine Clinical Impact: Cases of myopathy and rhabdomyolysis have been reported with concomitant use of colchicine with statins, including LIVALO. Intervention: Consider the risk/benefit of concomitant use of colchicine with LIVALO.
Pitavastatin label, warnings and precautionsThe following drugs when used concomitantly with LIVALO may also increase the risk of myopathy and rhabdomyolysis: lipid-modifying dosages of niacin (>1grams/day), fibrates, and colchicine [see Drug Interactions (7) ].
Source: FDA drug label (Zypitamag, NDA208379), Medicure International Inc, effective December 3, 2025 (SPL set c8c50e03-5cb8-43f4-bdef-8edd12f1945f), via openFDA
Source: FDA drug label (Livalo), Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc., effective March 31, 2026 (SPL set 44dcbf97-99ec-427c-ba50-207e0069d6d2), 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
| Colchicine | Pitavastatin | |
|---|---|---|
| Labeled for | Gout | High cholesterol |
| Boxed warning | No | No |
| Pharmacy cost (NADAC) | $0.122 per tablet 0.6 mg tablet | $0.954 per tablet 2 mg tablet |
| 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