Drug & supplement interaction

Cassava + Atorvastatin

Atorvastatin brand name: Atorvaliq.

No Known Interaction
Medically reviewed by · Updated July 2026 · Pair last verified Sep 13, 2026
The bottom line No known interaction

We found no known interaction between Cassava and Atorvastatin in our sources. Absence of a documented interaction is not the same as proven safety, and does not guarantee one does not exist. Do not start, stop, or change a medication or supplement based on this page; confirm with your pharmacist or doctor first.

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Cassava and Atorvastatin

We checked these two against our interaction database. Here is what we found.

No Known Interaction Found

We did not find a documented interaction between Atorvastatin and Cassava in our sources. This does not guarantee that the combination is completely free of risk — there is often limited research on supplements and herbal products, especially around drug interactions.

If you decide to take both, the practical routine is simple: add one new thing at a time and note the date you started it. If the combination is going to disagree with you, it usually shows in the first days to a couple of weeks — and a start date turns “I’ve been feeling off” into something a pharmacist can actually work with. Do not stop a prescribed medicine on your own.

Always talk with your pharmacist or doctor before making changes to your medications or supplements, particularly if you take several medications or have an ongoing health condition.

Cassava safety at a glance

Cassava overall Use caution Properly cooked cassava is a common food, but raw or poorly processed cassava can cause cyanide poisoning.
Pregnancy Possibly Unsafe When used orally as a food, especially in large quantities. Animal research suggests that consuming milled cassava powder as 80% of the diet during the first 15... Read the full pregnancy detail
Breastfeeding Possibly Unsafe When used orally in food amounts, especially in large quantities. Excess consumption of cassava during lactation may increase the risk of exposing the infant to... Read the full breastfeeding detail

Pregnancy & breastfeeding ratings are from Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — the full detail is in the Special populations card below. Safety guidance is general; always confirm with your pharmacist or doctor for your situation.

Still wondering about combining Atorvastatin and Cassava? Ask Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS directly ›
How we checked

Why No Interaction Is Listed for Atorvastatin

Interactions in our licensed database are recorded against drug classes, not just single drug names. Atorvastatin is filed under 7 classifications — including hmg-coa reductase inhibitors ("statins"), organic anion-transporting polypeptide substrates (oatp), glucuronidated drugs. Cassava has documented interactions with 1 drug class — the most serious being thyroid hormone (moderate) — and none of Atorvastatin’s classifications are among them.

Classification data comes from our licensed Natural Medicines dataset. A medication can belong to classes beyond those recorded there, so this describes how the check was run — it is not a safety guarantee.

Keep it in perspective

Cassava Does Interact With Other Medications

Cassava has 16 moderate known drug interactions in our database — Atorvastatin isn’t one of them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.

Moderate 16 No known interaction 2,814 (incl. Atorvastatin)
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What to actually watch for

What Cassava Itself Has Been Linked To

This is not an interaction — nothing below involves Atorvastatin. It is the side-effect record for Cassava on its own, from the licensed Natural Medicines monograph. If something new turns up after you add Cassava, this list is the first place to look. 4 entries are worth acting on rather than waiting out — marked below.

  • Loss of vision Worth acting on Additional detail

    “Orally, long-term consumption of wild or unprocessed cassava has been associated with the development of optic neuropathy and tropical ataxic neuropathy, presenting as loss of vision and hearing, particularly in protein-malnourished populations. Both of these conditions are attributed to cassava-induced cyanide overload.”

    Cassava · Natural Medicines adverse-effect record, reported in neuropathic pain.

    3 sources cited
    1. 25863. Tucker K, Hedges TR. Food shortages and an epidemic of optic and peripheral neuropathy in Cuba. Nutr Rev 1993;51(12):349-57. PubMed
    2. 25864. Wilson J. Cyanide in human disease: a review of clinical and laboratory evidence. Fundam Appl Toxicol 1983;3(5):397-9. DOI
    3. 26585. Cardoso AP, Mirione E, Ernesto M, et al. Processing of cassava roots to remove cyanogens. Journal of Food Composition and Analysis 2005;18(5):451-60. DOI
  • A change in thyroid levels / Pancreatitis Worth acting on Additional detail

    “Orally, cassava may cause cyanide poisoning. Cassava, especially the bitter variety, contains cyanogenic glycosides. If not removed during processing, these constituents are converted to cyanogens. Symptoms of cyanide poisoning can include vomiting, nausea, stomach pains, and diarrhea, as well as dizziness, weakness, and headache..”

    Cassava · Natural Medicines adverse-effect record, reported in cluster headache.

    6 sources cited
    1. 26585. Cardoso AP, Mirione E, Ernesto M, et al. Processing of cassava roots to remove cyanogens. Journal of Food Composition and Analysis 2005;18(5):451-60. DOI
    2. 25841. Hernandez T, Lundquist P, Oliveira L, et al. Fate in humans of dietary intake of cyanogenic glycosides from roots of sweet cassava consumed in Cuba. Nat Toxins 1995;3(2):114-7. PubMed
    3. 25843. Ariffin WA, Choo KE, Karnaneedi S. Cassava (ubi kayu) poisoning in children. Med J Malaysia 1992;47(3):231-4.
    4. 25844. Tylleskar T, Banea M, Bikangi N, et al. Cassava cyanogens and konzo, an upper motoneuron disease found in Africa. Lancet 1992;339(8787):208-11. PubMed
    5. 25854. Assan R, Assan D, Thiebaut MF, et al. [Diabetogenic tropical pancreatitis]. Diabete Metab 1988;14(3):299-312.
    6. 25856. Balakrishnan V, Unnikrishnan AG, Thomas V, et al. Chronic pancreatitis. A prospective nationwide study of 1,086 subjects from India. JOP 2008;9(5):593-600.

    “Orally, cassava has been associated with an increased risk of hypothyroidism and endemic goiter, particularly when consumed after poor processing or along with a protein-deficient diet. Cassava, especially the bitter varieties, contains cyanogenic glycosides. If not removed during processing, these constituents are converted to cyanogens, which disrupt thyroid hormone production by decreasing iodine absorption.”

    Cassava · Natural Medicines adverse-effect record, reported in hypothyroidism.

    6 sources cited
    1. 25841. Hernandez T, Lundquist P, Oliveira L, et al. Fate in humans of dietary intake of cyanogenic glycosides from roots of sweet cassava consumed in Cuba. Nat Toxins 1995;3(2):114-7. PubMed
    2. 25843. Ariffin WA, Choo KE, Karnaneedi S. Cassava (ubi kayu) poisoning in children. Med J Malaysia 1992;47(3):231-4.
    3. 25844. Tylleskar T, Banea M, Bikangi N, et al. Cassava cyanogens and konzo, an upper motoneuron disease found in Africa. Lancet 1992;339(8787):208-11. PubMed
    4. 25847. Osman BA, Ng ML, Bakar AA, Khalid BA. The effect of cassava leave intake on thyroid hormone and urinary iodine. East Afr Med J 1993;70(5):314-5.
    5. 25854. Assan R, Assan D, Thiebaut MF, et al. [Diabetogenic tropical pancreatitis]. Diabete Metab 1988;14(3):299-312.
    6. 25856. Balakrishnan V, Unnikrishnan AG, Thomas V, et al. Chronic pancreatitis. A prospective nationwide study of 1,086 subjects from India. JOP 2008;9(5):593-600.
  • Shortness of breath / A severe allergic reaction / Hives Worth acting on Additional detail

    “Rarely, cases of IgE-mediated allergic reaction have been reported after consumption of cassava. Reactions have included generalized urticaria, angioedema, respiratory distress, dry cough, and anaphylaxis. To date, all patients with confirmed cassava allergy also had an existing, confirmed latex allergy. It is hypothesized that cassava allergy results from primary sensitization to latex.”

    Cassava · Natural Medicines adverse-effect record, reported in acute respiratory distress syndrome (ards).

    3 sources cited
    1. 99802. Sánchez D, Sus S, Ortiz B, Sánchez J, Cardona R. Cross-reactivity Between Cassava and Latex in a Colombian Patient With an Anaphylactic Reaction. J Investig Allergol Clin Immunol. 2015;25(6):453-5.
    2. 99806. Antolin-Amerigo D, Rodriguez-Rodriguez M, Barbarroja-Escudero J, Postigo Resa I, Uribe-Etxebarría MC, Alvarez-Mon M. Hypersensitivity to cassava: an allergen-based assessment. J Investig Allergol Clin Immunol. 2012;22(5):385-6.
    3. 99807. Santos KS, Galvao CE, Gadermaier G, et al. Allergic reactions to manioc (Manihot esculenta Crantz): identification of novel allergens with potential involvement in latex-fruit syndrome. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2011 Dec;128(6):1367-9. Epub 2011 Aug 19. PubMed
  • An allergic reaction Worth acting on Additional detail

    Recorded for Cassava in the same Natural Medicines adverse-effect record shown under A change in thyroid levels / Pancreatitis above.

  • Cough Additional detail

    Recorded for Cassava in the same Natural Medicines adverse-effect record shown under Shortness of breath / A severe allergic reaction / Hives above.

  • Dizziness Additional detail

    “Orally, cassava can cause cyanide poisoning. Cassava, especially the bitter variety, contains cyanogenic glycosides. If not removed during processing, these constituents are converted to cyanogens. Neurological symptoms of cyanide poisoning include dizziness, weakness, and headache.”

    Cassava · Natural Medicines adverse-effect record, reported in cluster headache.

    6 sources cited
    1. 26585. Cardoso AP, Mirione E, Ernesto M, et al. Processing of cassava roots to remove cyanogens. Journal of Food Composition and Analysis 2005;18(5):451-60. DOI
    2. 25844. Tylleskar T, Banea M, Bikangi N, et al. Cassava cyanogens and konzo, an upper motoneuron disease found in Africa. Lancet 1992;339(8787):208-11. PubMed
    3. 25859. Cliff J, Lundqvist P, Martensson J, et al. Association of high cyanide and low sulphur intake in cassava-induced spastic paraparesis. Lancet 1985;2(8466):1211-3. PubMed
    4. 25860. Paula Cardoso A, Ernesto M, Nicala D, et al. Combination of cassava flour cyanide and urinary thiocyanate measurements of school children in Mozambique. Int J Food Sci Nutr 2004;55(3):183-90. PubMed
    5. 25861. Dumas M, Giordano C, Ndiaye IP, et al. [The concept of tropical neuromyelopathy]. Bull Soc Pathol Exot Filiales 1988;81(2):183-8.
    6. 99804. Banea JP, Bradbury JH, Mandombi C, et al. Control of konzo by detoxification of cassava flour in three villages in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Food Chem Toxicol. 2013 Oct;60:506-13. Epub 2013 Aug 11. PubMed
  • Diarrhea Additional detail

    “Orally, cassava can cause cyanide poisoning. Cassava, especially the bitter varieties, contains cyanogenic glycosides. If not removed during processing, these constituents are converted to cyanogens. Gastrointestinal symptoms of cyanide poisoning can include vomiting, nausea, stomach pains, and diarrhea.”

    Cassava · Natural Medicines adverse-effect record, reported in diarrhea.

    1 source cited
    1. 26585. Cardoso AP, Mirione E, Ernesto M, et al. Processing of cassava roots to remove cyanogens. Journal of Food Composition and Analysis 2005;18(5):451-60. DOI

Showing the 10 most notable of 13 recorded effects — ranked by how unusual each one is across medicines generally, with serious effects weighted up.

Everything above comes from the Natural Medicines adverse-effect record for Cassava — expand a row for the licensed statement it rests on. We haven’t matched Atorvastatin to its FDA label in our system yet, so we can’t compare its own side-effect list here — the leaflet that comes with your prescription is the authoritative list for Atorvastatin.

Special populations

Cassava in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding

Pregnancy Possibly Unsafe

When used orally as a food, especially in large quantities. Animal research suggests that consuming milled cassava powder as 80% of the diet during the first 15 days of pregnancy can cause teratogenic effects, including intrauterine growth restriction, limb defects, and abnormally small brain (microencephaly). Also, epidemiological evidence suggests that pregnant women who regularly consume dietary cassava in the form of gari during pregnancy have higher levels of thiocyanate, which has negative effects on fetal birthweight, compared to those who do not consume cassava. ...when applied intravaginally. Inserting 2-3 cm of cassava stalk into the vagina has been used to induce abortion and labor.

Lactation Possibly Unsafe

When used orally in food amounts, especially in large quantities. Excess consumption of cassava during lactation may increase the risk of exposing the infant to thiocyanate, which can negatively affect thyroid function in the infant.

DISCLAIMER: This tool is intended for informational purposes only, and should not be interpreted as specific medical advice. Patients should consult with a qualified healthcare provider before making decisions about therapies and/or health conditions.© 2026 Therapeutic Research Center

Overlapping uses

What Atorvastatin Is Prescribed For, and What Cassava Has Been Studied For

These two come up together because they touch the same health topic — not because they do the same job. Atorvastatin is a prescription medicine with approved uses on its FDA label. Cassava is a supplement: what follows is what researchers have looked at it for, and how strong that evidence is.

Atorvastatin is prescribed for: Atorvastatin is used alongside a healthy diet to lower LDL ("bad") cholesterol, triglycerides (blood fats), and other harmful lipids, while raising HDL ("good") cholesterol. It treats primary hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol), mixed dyslipidemia (mixed abnormal blood fats), hypertriglyceridemia (high triglycerides), and inherited conditions such as heterozygous and homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia — including in children aged 10 and older. Beyond cholesterol control, atorvastatin is used to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, revascularization procedures, and angina (chest pain) in adults with coronary heart disease or multiple risk factors for it — including adults with type 2 diabetes who have risk factors for heart disease even without a confirmed heart disease diagnosis.

Cassava has been studied for:

  • Diabetes studied, not established Cassava has been studied for this. Natural Medicines rates the evidence: Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate Read what the research shows

    Cassava for diabetes

    Observational research suggests that higher dietary intake of cassava flour is linked with a 9% reduced risk for developing type 2 diabetes when compared with lower dietary intake.

    1 source cited
    1. 99803. Rosa ML, Falcão PM, Yokoo EM, et al. Brazil's staple food and incident diabetes. Nutrition. 2014 Mar;30(3):365-8. Epub 2013 Oct 2. PubMed

Effectiveness ratings and the research summaries above are the verbatim record from the Natural Medicines database, which grades evidence from “Effective” down to “Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate”. A rating below the top of that scale means researchers have looked at it — not that it works, and never that it can stand in for a prescribed medicine. Do not stop or replace Atorvastatin on your own; if you are taking Cassava for the same health topic, tell your prescriber, especially if the medicine is being adjusted to a target.

From our Q&A

Questions About Cassava or Atorvastatin

These are real questions from readers, answered by the pharmacists at HelloPharmacist — written by a person, not generated from a database. Each one covers Cassava or Atorvastatin, not necessarily both, but if one is close to what you were about to ask it will usually go further than a database entry can:

Not quite your question? Ask our pharmacists directly — it is free, there is no account required, and answers usually come back within 24 hours.

Everything else you take

See Every Supplement That Interacts With Atorvastatin

This page covers Cassava only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Atorvastatin page lists 181 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.

The most serious there right now: Activated Charcoal (major), Apple (major), Beer (major), Grapefruit (major) and Green Tea (major).

By severity: 9 major · 136 moderate · 36 minor.

From our pharmacist’s overview on the Atorvastatin page

“Grapefruit is the entry to understand first. Atorvastatin (Atorvaliq) is cleared by an enzyme called CYP3A4, and grapefruit blocks that enzyme, letting statin levels climb along with the risk of side effects like muscle pain.”

Reviewed by 2 · Jul 18, 2026

Open the Atorvastatin interaction page

One more smart check

Taking Cassava as Part of a Dietary Supplement Product? Check It for Interactions

We hold 35 real supplement products containing Cassava, each one broken down to its full ingredient list — and combination products often carry several ingredients besides Cassava. Even though Cassava itself has no known interaction with Atorvastatin, another ingredient on your label might. Find your product and we’ll check every ingredient on its label:

How much people look this up

Where Cassava and Atorvastatin Sit Against Everything Else

Out of every supplement and medication people look up on HelloPharmacist, here is where these two land this week — and which way each has been moving.

Supplement Cassava
Steady interest

#1,213 of 1,452 supplements looked up here in the last 7 days

29 days ago today
Medication Atorvastatin
Top 1%

#27 of 2,830 medications looked up here in the last 7 days

29 days ago today

Position among everything looked up on this site, not a measure of how commonly either one is used or how important it is. A supplement can climb this list because of a news story. It counts every request to the page, automated ones included, and nothing here identifies anyone.

Where does our data come from?
  • Source: the Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) clinical database — the evidence-graded professional reference for herb & supplement interactions.
  • Citation library: 103,510 references behind our interaction content, 65,311 of them resolved to verified PubMed/DOI sources. See every Cassava reference on this page ↓
  • Freshness: we automatically re-check this combination every week — this pair was last verified September 13, 2026. The Cassava and Atorvastatin records this page draws on were last updated July 11, 2026.
  • What “no known interaction” means: no documented interaction in the sources above — not a guarantee of safety. Supplements are studied far less than prescription drugs, so we say exactly what the evidence supports, and nothing more.
Data structure & sourcing designed and verified by .
Supplement

About Cassava

What is Cassava?

Cassava
  • Dietary staple/source of carbohydrates
  • Fertility aid (to conceive twins)
  • Digestive support
  • General energy
  • Gluten-free flour alternative

Cassava is a starchy root vegetable that feeds millions of people worldwide, but it must be properly cooked or processed because the raw plant contains compounds that release cyanide. As a supplement, it is marketed for fertility and twin conception, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these claims. Always prepare cassava correctly and talk to your pharmacist or doctor before using cassava products for health reasons.

Manihot esculenta · Euphorbiaceae · Starchy root (tuber) and leaves · Whole root, flour, tapioca, dried powder, capsules

An interaction check asks whether these two react with each other — it does not ask whether Cassava is a good idea for someone in your situation. Here is what our Cassava record says about it on its own.

Cassava: dosing

There is no established or standardized dose for cassava as a supplement. As a food, it is simply prepared and eaten in normal serving sizes after proper cooking.For cassava supplements or flour products, follow the directions on the product label.

From our Cassava monograph — the full record covers uses, side effects and every documented interaction.

Read the full Cassava monograph & all interactions
Medication

About Atorvastatin

What Is Atorvastatin Used For?

Brand name: Atorvaliq

Atorvastatin is used alongside a healthy diet to lower LDL ("bad") cholesterol, triglycerides (blood fats), and other harmful lipids, while raising HDL ("good") cholesterol. It treats primary hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol), mixed dyslipidemia (mixed abnormal blood fats), hypertriglyceridemia (high triglycerides), and inherited conditions such as heterozygous and homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia — including in children aged 10 and older.

Beyond cholesterol control, atorvastatin is used to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, revascularization procedures, and angina (chest pain) in adults with coronary heart disease or multiple risk factors for it — including adults with type 2 diabetes who have risk factors for heart disease even without a confirmed heart disease diagnosis.

See full Atorvastatin drug information
Keep checking

Other Drugs & Cassava

Browse every other medication we’ve checked against Cassava — both the ones with a known interaction and the ones without. Select any drug for the full detail.

0Major
16Moderate
0Minor
2,813No known interaction
16 Moderate 2,813 No interaction
Moderate

16 interactions

No interaction 2,813 drugs checked — show the list

We also checked Cassava against these medications and found no known interaction in our sources. Open any page to confirm.

Showing the 60 most looked-up of 2,813 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Cassava list.

See the full Cassava interactions page
See every supplement checked against Atorvastatin, ranked by severity
Evidence & sources

Cassava References

The 30 references that drive our Cassava monograph and interaction data, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Citations with a link open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

  1. Hernandez T, Lundquist P, Oliveira L, et al. Fate in humans of dietary intake of cyanogenic glycosides from roots of sweet cassava consumed in Cuba. Nat Toxins 1995;3(2):114-7. PubMed
  2. Ariffin WA, Choo KE, Karnaneedi S. Cassava (ubi kayu) poisoning in children. Med J Malaysia 1992;47(3):231-4.
  3. Tylleskar T, Banea M, Bikangi N, et al. Cassava cyanogens and konzo, an upper motoneuron disease found in Africa. Lancet 1992;339(8787):208-11. PubMed
  4. Akindahunsi AA, Grissom FE, Adewusi SR, et al. Parameters of thyroid function in the endemic goitre of Akungba and Oke-Agbe villages of Akoko area of southwestern Nigeria. Afr J Med Med Sci 1998;27(3-4):239-42.
  5. Osman BA, Ng ML, Bakar AA, Khalid BA. The effect of cassava leave intake on thyroid hormone and urinary iodine. East Afr Med J 1993;70(5):314-5.
  6. Gaitan E, Cooksey RC, Legan J, et al. Antithyroid effects in vivo and in vitro of babassu and mandioca: a staple food in goiter areas of Brazil. Eur J Endocrinol 1994;131(2):138-44. PubMed
  7. Geelhoed GW. Metabolic maladaptation: individual and social consequences of medical intervention in correcting endemic hypothyroidism. Nutrition 1999;15(11-12):908-32. DOI
  8. Biassoni P, Ravera G, Bertocchi J, et al. Influence of dietary habits on thyroid status of a nomadic people, the Bororo shepherds, roaming a central African region affected by severe iodine deficiency. Eur J Endocrinol 1998;138(6):681-5. PubMed
  9. Delange F. The disorders induced by iodine deficiency. Thyroid 1994;4(1):107-28. PubMed
  10. Delange F. [The role of goitrogenic factors distinct from iodine deficiency in the etiology of goiter]. Ann Endocrinol (Paris) 1988;49(4-5):302-5.
  11. Assan R, Assan D, Thiebaut MF, et al. [Diabetogenic tropical pancreatitis]. Diabete Metab 1988;14(3):299-312.
  12. Balakrishnan V, Unnikrishnan AG, Thomas V, et al. Chronic pancreatitis. A prospective nationwide study of 1,086 subjects from India. JOP 2008;9(5):593-600.
  13. Cliff J, Lundqvist P, Martensson J, et al. Association of high cyanide and low sulphur intake in cassava-induced spastic paraparesis. Lancet 1985;2(8466):1211-3. PubMed
  14. Paula Cardoso A, Ernesto M, Nicala D, et al. Combination of cassava flour cyanide and urinary thiocyanate measurements of school children in Mozambique. Int J Food Sci Nutr 2004;55(3):183-90. PubMed
  15. Dumas M, Giordano C, Ndiaye IP, et al. [The concept of tropical neuromyelopathy]. Bull Soc Pathol Exot Filiales 1988;81(2):183-8.

Medication overviews come from MedlinePlus (NIH); supplement label data from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists — see our data sources and editorial standards.

Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Taking Cassava and Atorvastatin Together: Common Questions

Is it safe to take Cassava with Atorvastatin?
We do not list a known interaction between Cassava and Atorvastatin. That does not guarantee the combination is risk-free, so confirm with your pharmacist or doctor — especially if you take other medications or have a health condition.
Are Cassava and Atorvastatin used for the same thing?
They overlap in purpose, which usually means the real question is whether you need both rather than whether they are safe together. This page lists the shared uses and how strong the evidence is for Cassava in each. That is a conversation for your prescriber, especially if Atorvastatin is being adjusted to a target.
How was the Cassava and Atorvastatin combination checked?
Interactions in our licensed database are recorded against drug classes. Atorvastatin is filed under 7 classifications, and Cassava has documented interactions with 1 drug class — none of Atorvastatin's classifications are among them. A medication can belong to classes beyond those recorded in our dataset, so this describes how the check was run rather than guaranteeing safety.
Does Cassava interact with any other medications?
Yes. Cassava has 16 documented drug interactions in our database — Atorvastatin is simply not one of them. If you take anything else, it is worth checking each one; they are all listed on this page.
Does Atorvastatin interact with any supplements?
Yes. Atorvastatin has documented interactions with 181 supplements in our database — Cassava is not one of them. The Atorvastatin interaction page linked on this page lists every one, ranked by severity.

Written and reviewed by the HelloPharmacist editorial staff. Our editorial policy

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