Possible Interactions with Coenzyme Q10
Overview
Coenzyme Q10 may help to counter the toxic effects on the heart of the chemotherapy medication, doxorubicin, that is commonly used for the treatment of a variety of cancers. Supplementation with this coenzyme Q10 may also enhance the anti-tumor activity of doxorubicin. Contact your health care provider before using coenzyme Q10 supplements while you are taking this medication.
The blood sugar medication, tolazamide, and the cholesterol-lowering medication, gemfibrozil, affect coenzyme Q10 levels.
There have been reports that coenzyme Q10 may decrease the effectiveness of blood-thinning medications such as warfarin.
Drug Interactions