“Are there any foods or drinks that I should avoid with statins?”

Yes! You have to stay away from grapefruit and grapefruit juice with some statin medications (simvastatin, atorvastatin, lovastatin). Grapefruit can cause the amount of drug in your body to rise to potentially unsafe levels and increase your risk for serious side effects.

It's also a good idea to ask your pharmacist if there are any interactions with other prescription medications or OTC/herbal supplements you may be taking.