Take Control of Your Cholesterol Levels with Statins!
Discover How Statins Can Help Improve Your Health
Did you know high cholesterol can build up in your arteries silently, increasing your risk of heart disease or stroke? Statins can help lower your body’s cholesterol levels and your risk of heart attacks and strokes.
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How do statins work?
Statins are a class of medications that work by blocking an enzyme that is needed by the body to make cholesterol. This reduces the amount of cholesterol in the blood. Research shows this can help reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke and death.
What should you know about side effects?
When you first start a statin, you may have diarrhea, stuffy nose and/or headaches. These side effects should go away as your body adjusts to the medication. It can take 6-8 weeks to see your cholesterol stabilize. Some people experience muscle pain, tenderness or weakness when taking statin medications. If this happens to you, contact your doctor.
If you have diabetes or heart disease, taking your statin is important for better outcomes. Statins help keep your heart and blood vessels healthy and reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes. Always take your statin as prescribed to improve your overall well-being!
Some quick tips for taking statins.
Statin medications work best when taken at night. This is because the cholesterol-making enzyme is most active at night. They can be taken with or without food. These medications should be used together with a healthy diet and regular activity to produce the best possible outcome.
If you experience symptoms or side effects that last more than two weeks, speak to your doctor.
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