Certain medicines interact with red yeast rice: Some interactions may increase the
need for red yeast rice (), other interactions may be negative () and indicate red yeast rice should not be taken
without first speaking with your physician or pharmacist, others may require further
explanation (). Refer
to the individual drug article for specific details about an interaction.
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name of a medicine. To find a specific brand name, use the Medicines index.
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), other interactions may be negative (
) and indicate red yeast rice should not be taken
without first speaking with your physician or pharmacist, others may require further
explanation (
). Refer
to the individual drug article for specific details about an interaction.