What are statins used for?

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Statins are effective at lowering cholesterol and protecting against a heart attack and stroke, although they may lead to side effects for some people. Doctors often prescribe statins for people with high cholesterol to lower their total cholesterol and reduce their risk of a heart attack or stroke.

Is lovastatin taken at night?

Statins that you should take at night Studies show that when simvastatin is taken at night, there’s a greater reduction in LDL cholesterol than when it’s taken in the morning. Lovastatin should be taken with dinner. However, the extended-release version of lovastatin, Altoprev, should be taken at bedtime.

Do statins cause muscle pain?

Statins can occasionally cause muscle inflammation (swelling) and damage. Speak to your doctor if you have muscle pain, tenderness or weakness that cannot be explained – for example, pain that is not caused by physical work.

What is the aortic valve?

The aortic valve helps keep blood flowing in the correct direction through the heart. It separates the heart’s main pumping chamber (left ventricle) and the main artery that supplies oxygen-rich blood to your body (aorta).

What can you take instead of statins?

7 cholesterol-lowering alternatives to statins

Fibrates. Mostly used for lowering triglyceride levels in patients whose levels are very high and could cause pancreatitis.
Plant stanols and sterols.
Cholestyramine and other bile acid-binding resins.
Niacin.
Policosanol.
Red yeast rice extract (RYRE)
Natural products.