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Statins and osteoporosis

Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Jul 17 5:10pm | Replies (40)

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@mayblin I was just prescribed Rosuvastatin 5mg by my new pcp. Do you space the statin out from calcium and/or magnesium supplements. Do you space the statin from calcium and/or magnesium foods? Neither the pcp nor the pharmacist mentioned this but as I was reading about the med and read this may be an issue. Thanks!

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@bluebonnet242 from what I've read, calcium is unlikely to significantly interfere with rosuvastatin absorption, though calcium citrate is generally preferred over carbonate form to minimize any potential interaction. Regarding magnesium, the main concern is with magnesium oxide which could reduce rosuvastatin absorption; other salt forms such as glycinate are fine.

I don't take calcium supplement myself, but I do take my evening magnesium glycinate alongside rosuvastatin. Rosuvastatin can be taken anytime without regard to food, thanks to its long half life. It's best taken at the same time each day.