Doxycycline and Pravastatin: Can You Take Them Together?

Here's what FDA-approved drug labeling shows.

MODERATE

Interaction Found

Taking doxycycline with pravastatin may increase your risk of muscle problems. Your muscles could become weak or damaged. This happens because these drugs can build up in your body when taken together.

What to do: Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about taking these medicines together. Do not stop either medication on your own. Your doctor may need to adjust your pravastatin dose or monitor you more closely for muscle pain or weakness.

Source: FDA-approved drug labeling via openFDA

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Doxycycline — View full safety profile, side effects, and all known interactions.

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SafeCheck provides drug interaction information from FDA-approved product labeling (openFDA). This is for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before making medication decisions.