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Medicines acipimoxQuestion & answer

acipimox · Medicine question

Can acipimox be taken with a statin?

iatroX medicinesPublished 18 August 2026Reviewed 18 August 2026

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Answer

Sometimes, but the combination requires prescriber supervision because related treatments have been associated with increased muscle toxicity.

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