Fluvastatin

HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, commonly known as statins, help lower the cholesterol your body makes. If there's too much cholesterol, it can accumulate in your arteries, causing them to narrow. This condition, known as atherosclerosis, makes it more difficult for blood to flow through them as it should.

This reduced blood flow raises your risk of heart attacks, strokes, transient ischaemic attacks, and peripheral arterial disease.

In addition to making lifestyle changes, taking Fluvastatin daily can help reduce the levels of low-density lipoprotein, commonly known as 'bad' cholesterol, in your blood. This can enhance your cardiovascular health by making it easier for blood to flow through your arteries.

Fluvastatin comes in 20mg or 40mg capsules. The usual starting dose is 20mg per day. There is also an 80mg slow-release capsule, but we don't provide that option at the moment. The daily dosage ranges from 20mg to 80mg. Fluvastatin begins to lower cholesterol within 4 weeks of starting any dose. Since high cholesterol varies from person to person, your prescribed dose will be based on your cholesterol levels when you begin taking a statin. If your dose needs to be changed, it will typically be adjusted every 4 weeks.

A clinician is available to answer any questions you might have about your starting dose or what to expect while taking Fluvastatin, at any point during your treatment.

Statins are the medication most often prescribed for individuals with high cholesterol.

In addition to following an exercise routine and making lifestyle changes like reducing alcohol intake and improving your diet, statins can help lower the fat levels in your blood and boost your long-term health.

Fluvastatin is the generic form of Lescol and functions in the same way to treat high cholesterol, also known as hypercholesterolemia. Atorvastatin is another statin that works similarly to Fluvastatin and comes in six different doses.

Fluvastatin is generally well tolerated.

Like all medicines, it can cause side effects. If you experience any, or if they're troubling you enough to consider stopping the medication, speak to a clinician. They can explore other ways to help manage your cholesterol.

Common side effects can include stomach or abdominal issues, nausea, joint pain, and trouble sleeping.

If you experience severe skin swelling or find it hard to breathe after taking a Fluvastatin capsule, head to your nearest hospital straight away. These symptoms might indicate an allergic reaction.

Fluvastatin was the first man-made statin introduced to the market. It effectively lowers low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, commonly known as 'bad' cholesterol. By doing this, it can decrease the risk of coronary heart disease or stroke, making Fluvastatin a reliable choice for lowering cholesterol levels.

It's less likely to interact with CYP3A4 inhibitors such as clarithromycin, erythromycin, and itraconazole, making it a potentially safe choice if you regularly take other medicines.

A clinician will need to prescribe fluvastatin for you. A healthcare professional will ensure it's safe for you to take.

You can buy some supplements over-the-counter that claim to lower cholesterol, but their effectiveness isn't always backed by evidence, so there's no assurance they'll benefit your health.