- Helps lower cholesterol and reduce future heart problems.
- Take once daily, preferably in the evening.
- Avoid large amounts of grapefruit juice.
- Do not use during pregnancy or with liver disease.
- Store in the original packaging at room temperature.
This medicine may help lower the level of cholesterol in your blood. It is often prescribed if you have an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, such as a heart attack or stroke. By lowering cholesterol, it may help reduce the chance of future heart problems. It is usually used for a long period, because the effect continues only while you take it. Results can vary from person to person, with cholesterol levels falling more quickly in some people than in others. This medicine is not intended for the acute treatment of heart complaints, but for long-term use to help lower risk over time. It is important to keep taking it exactly as prescribed, even if you feel well. It works by reducing cholesterol production in the liver, which may also help keep blood vessels healthier and may have a mildly beneficial effect on certain blood fats, such as triglycerides.
