MajorAtorvastatin + Simvastatin

Can you take Atorvastatin and Simvastatin together?

This page explains what happens if Atorvastatin and Simvastatin are taken together, according to official sources.

What happens

Duplicate statin

Both belong to the same class. Taken together, they increase the risk of muscle and liver damage.

Recommended management

Immediately discontinue duplicated statin therapy. Only a single appropriately dosed statin should be prescribed under physician supervision.

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about these two medicines; don't stop a prescribed medicine on your own.

Clinical references

Last updated: Sep 25, 2026

Before changing or stopping any medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist. Never stop your medicine on your own.