Fluvastatin is a daily capsule for people with high cholesterol. It reduces fat levels in your blood, which can help protect you from heart attacks and strokes.
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Fluvastatin belongs to a class of medications known as statins, which are used to slow the production of a fatty substance called cholesterol in your blood. Cholesterol is a type of lipid — an oily, waxy or fatty compound that’s found naturally in your body and responsible for some of its vital processes. When your cholesterol levels are too high, though, you have an excess build up of lipids in your blood. These extra lipids can eventually clog your arteries, increasing your risk of a heart attack or stroke.
High cholesterol can be hereditary, or it can be caused by poor lifestyle habits, such as eating too much fatty food, smoking, or not getting regular exercise.
How does Fluvastatin work?
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, also known as statins, work by reducing the amount of cholesterol your body produces. When too much cholesterol builds up in your arteries, they eventually start to narrow. This process, called atherosclerosis, makes it harder for blood to pass through them normally.
This reduced blood flow puts you at increased risk of heart attacks, strokes, transient ischaemic attack, and peripheral arterial disease.
Along with lifestyle changes, daily Fluvastatin can improve the amount of low-density lipoprotein in your blood (often called ‘bad’ cholesterol). This should improve your cardiovascular health, allowing blood to flow through your arteries with more ease.
What doses does Fluvastatin come in?
Fluvastatin is available as a 20mg or 40mg capsule. The recommended dose to start treatment is 20mg a day. It can also be prescribed as a slow-release 80mg capsule, but this isn’t something we currently offer. Doses are always between 20-80 mg per day. The lipid-lowering effect of Fluvastatin is achieved within 4 weeks of your first capsule, on any given dose. High cholesterol affects people differently, so the dose you’re prescribed will depend on your cholesterol levels when you begin using a statin. If your dose needs adjusting, it will usually be done every 4 weeks.
A clinician can answer any questions about your starting dose, or what you can expect while using Fluvastatin, at any time during your treatment.
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How to take Fluvastatin
Swallow your Fluvastatin capsule(s) whole, with a glass of water.
If you’re taking one capsule a day, you can take it in the evening or just before you go to bed. If you’re taking two capsules a day, take one in the morning and one in the evening.
How long does Fluvastatin take to work?
Reducing your cholesterol often involves a combination of dietary changes, exercise and, if a health professional decides you need it, medication. The NHS recommends eating more oily fish, like salmon and mackerel, along with seeds and nuts. These foods contain monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, and don’t increase your cholesterol the way saturated fats found in butter, cheese and fried foods do.
Fluvastatin should begin to work within the first week of taking it, but the full cholesterol-lowering effects might not be felt until you’ve been taking the capsules for four weeks. A blood test can tell you if your cholesterol levels have come down in that time.
What should I do if I make a mistake taking Fluvastatin?
If you forget to take your usual dose of Fluvastatin, you can swallow a capsule as soon as you remember, providing it’s less than four hours until you’re due another. This will prevent you from taking more medicine than you need.
There’s never any need to double your dose, or try and make up for missed capsules. You shouldn’t stop taking Fluvastatin without talking to a clinician first.
When we present you with stats, data, opinion or a consensus, we’ll tell you where this came from. And we’ll only present data as clinically reliable if it’s come from a reputable source, such as a state or government-funded health body, a peer-reviewed medical journal, or a recognised analytics or data body. Read more in our editorial policy.
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FAQ: Fluvastatin
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Are there any treatments similar to Fluvastatin?
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Statins are the most commonly prescribed medication for people with high cholesterol. Along with an exercise program and lifestyle changes (such as the amount of alcohol you drink and addressing your diet), statins can reduce the fat levels in your blood and improve your long-term health.
Fluvastatin is a generic version of Lescol, and works exactly the same way to treat hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol). Atorvastatin is another statin medication that works in a similar way as Fluvastatin, and is available in six different doses.
Will Fluvastatin cause side effects?
Answer:
Fluvastatin is usually well tolerated, but like all medications it can cause side effects. If you get any, or they’re bothering you to the point you want to stop taking this medication, let a clinician know and they can look at other options for managing your cholesterol.
Common side effects include: stomach or abdominal problems, feeling sick, joint pain and insomnia.
If you develop severe skin swelling, or you have difficulty breathing after swallowing a Fluvastatin capsule, go to your nearest hospital immediately. Reactions like this could be signs of an allergic reaction.
How effective is Fluvastatin?
Answer:
Fluvastatin was the first synthetic statin available on the market. It has been proven to reduce low density lipoprotein cholesterol (often called ‘bad’ cholesterol). Doing so can reduce the chances of coronary heart disease or stroke, which means Fluvastatin is a safe option if you want to reduce your cholesterol levels.
It’s less likely to interact with CYP3A4 inhibitors like clarithromycin, erythromycin and itraconazole, so it could be a safe option if you regularly take other medications.
Do I need a prescription for Fluvastatin
Answer:
Fluvastatin will need to be prescribed to you by a clinician. A healthcare professional can make sure it’s a safe medication for you to use.
Some supplements that claim to reduce cholesterol are available to buy over-the-counter, but their benefits aren’t always proven so there’s no guarantee they’ll improve your health.
Why should I buy Fluvastatin online with Treated?
Answer:
Having high cholesterol doesn’t usually cause symptoms, but that doesn’t mean it shouldn’t be taken seriously.
We’ve made it easy for you to find the help you need. Our team of clinicians will work with your specific requirements, and recommend options they think will work for you.
Our subscription service means you won’t need to re-order your medication — we’ll do it for you. We’ll also check in with you regularly to see if your cholesterol levels are improving.
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