Contraindications / Drug Interactions:
None Known .But can interact with many different types of drugs; therefore, anyone taking any form of medication, especially cholesterol-lowering drugs, should consult their doctor before taking CoQ10. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should check with their physician before taking CoQ10
Statin drugs
These include atorvastatin (Lipitor and Torvast), fluvastatin (Lescol), lovastatin (Mevacor, Altocor), pitavastatin (Livalo, Pitava), pravastatin (Pravachol, Lipostat), rosuvastatin (Crestor) and simvastatin (Zocor, Lipex).
Atorvastatin decreases the CoQ10 level in the blood of patients at risk for cardiovascular disease and stroke.
Arch Neurol. 2004.
Widespread inhibition of CoQ10 synthesis may explain the most commonly reported adverse effects of statins, especially exercise intolerance, myalgia, and myoglobinuria.
Warfarin - Coumadin blood thinner
The administration of CoQ10 and warfarin does not significantly affect the anticoagulant effect of warfarin in rats. A Human trial shows Co Q10 and Ginkgo biloba do not have a strong influence on the clinical effect of warfarin.
Doxorubicin: CoQ10 may help ameliorate the cardiotoxicity of doxorubucin.
Beta Blockers: Some beta blockers, in particular propanolo have been reported to inhibit some CoQ10-dependent enzymes.
Piperine: found in black pepper, may increase plasma levels of CoQ10.