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In a large population-based retrospective cohort study, adults > 65 years on statin therapy who received a co-prescription for clarithromycin or erythromycin had an elevated risk for developing statin toxicity. There was no associated risk seen with azithromycin.

Increased Risk for Statin Toxicity in the Elderly While on Macrolide Therapy