Statin 20mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called statins. It is used to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease. Cholesterol is a fatty substance that builds up in your blood vessels and causes narrowing, which may lead to a heart attack or stroke.

Statin 20mg Tablet is a drug which is used to lower the amount of LDL (low-density lipoprotein) and triglyceride in the body. It belongs to a group of drugs known as statins (also known as HMG CoA inhibitors).

Uses of Statin Tablet

High cholesterol
Prevention of heart attack and stroke

Benefits of Statin Tablet

In High cholesterol

Statin 20mg Tablet works by reducing the amount of “bad” cholesterol (LDL) and raising the amount of “good” cholesterol (HDL) in your blood. Lowering the amount of cholesterol reduces the chances of heart diseases and helps you remain healthier for longer.

Take it regularly and make appropriate lifestyle changes (such as eating healthy and staying active) to maximize the effectiveness of this medicine. Keep taking it even if you feel well.

In Prevention of heart attack and stroke

High levels of cholesterol can cause your blood vessels to narrow (atherosclerosis) and put you at risk of having a stroke or heart disease. Lowering the amount of this fat reduces the chances of this happening and helps you remain healthier for longer. Keep taking this medicine even if you feel well.

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Side effects of Statin Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Statin

Headache
Stomach pain
Constipation
Feeling sick
Muscle pain
Weakness
Dizziness

How to use Statin Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Statin 20mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Statin 20mg Tablet.

Pregnancy

UNSAFE

Statin 20mg Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.

Breast feeding

UNSAFE

Statin 20mg Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

Driving

SAFE

Statin 20mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Statin 20mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Statin 20mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease. Cautious dose adjustment is advised in patients with severe kidney disease.

Liver

CAUTION

Statin 20mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Statin 20mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Statin Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Statin 20mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose

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Quick tips

It should be taken in the evening after dinner and before sleeping.
Inform your doctor if you experience fatigue, muscle weakness or muscle pain.
Your doctor may check your liver function before starting the treatment and regularly thereafter. Inform your doctor if you notice signs of liver problems such as stomach pains, unusually dark urine or yellowing of skin or eyes.
Inform your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease or diabetes before starting treatment with this medicine. If you are diabetic, monitor your blood sugar level regularly as Statin 20mg Tablet may cause an increase in your blood sugar level.
Do not take Statin 20mg Tablet if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Delta valerolactones

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

CARDIAC

Action Class

HMG CoA inhibitors (statins)

Patient concerns

Can i hve roseday 10 if i had 3 pegs of vodka

Dr. Nabajit Talukdar

Interventional Cardiology

Alcohol n statin together may be hepatotoxic

I use to take statin 5gm (atorvastatin 5 mg) on alternate days as a precaution. Is there anything wrong in doing so? Please Doctor kindly advise. THANK YOU SO MUCH

Dr. Nabajit Talukdar

Interventional Cardiology

Currently nor recommended for primary prevention especially if risk profile is low

On Feb 2015, I was diagnosed with high BP and cholesterol. My BP was 150/110. I will attach my cholesterol report (ends with I was prescribed Asomex 2.5 mg for bp, but it did not go down and so was asked to take 5mgb daily. My pressure dropped significantly and till date it reads to 120/80. Reg cholesterol, I was prescribed TG Goal. During Oct 2015, I took a lipid test and the cholesterol went below normal. I will attach this report So I was prescribed Novastat 5 mg and taking the same daily till date. I am asked to take BP medicine life long. I have to take one more lipid test soon and decide on Cholesterol medicine. I learnt that taking statin for a long time causes diabetes. I am also afraid to take bp medicine life long. Is there any alternate?

Dr. Sunil Sekhri

Diabetology

High BP requires life long medications and since your Bp is controlled on medications, continue with it. Statin are safe drugs but every medicine has some side effects, so we always advice patients to be followed up in the clinic at regular intervals

Here is the question that is concerning me about statins, due to very high ldl levels , mine up to 213 ,my cardiologists put me up on rosuvastatin. As of present test the levels of ldl have dropped to 148. So question that is concerning me is that since statin work by inhibiting the action of an enzyme in the liver that is responsible for high ldl cholesterol, what about the cholesterol that is already their in the artery and you may or may not know about it. Do statin only work by inhibiting the formation of new ldl cholesterol or do they also interfere with the cholesterol that may or may not be previously deposited in the artery wall.

Dr. Saurav Arora

Homeopathy

Dear sir you need to clarify this from the physician you are taking treatment from, because the modus operandi of homeopathic and allopathic medicines are different. Also a specialist in the concerned field can also answer your query well

Dr. Aanchal Maheshwari

Ayurveda

you better ask by allopth doctor for this

What are the trip t normal and high values What should be thresholds for ' no heart'' attack', minor attack and heart attack

Dr. Ila Jain Khandelwal

Pathology

Hello sir. Thank you for consulting with us. Trop T is read as either positive or increased or not positive. Positive Trop T level indicates heart attack and negative Trop t usually indicates no heart attack. Even in minor heart attack, Trop T is positive.

FAQs

What should I know about high cholesterol?

Cholesterol is a type of fat present in your blood. Total cholesterol is determined by the total amount of LDL and HDL cholesterol in the body. LDL cholesterol is called “bad” cholesterol. Bad cholesterol can build up in the wall of your blood vessels and slow or obstruct blood flow to your heart, brain, and other organs. This can cause heart disease and stroke. HDL cholesterol is called “good” cholesterol as it prevents the bad cholesterol from building up in the blood vessels. High levels of triglycerides are also harmful for you.

What is Statin 20mg Tablet used for? How does it work?

Statin 20mg Tablet belongs to a class of medicines called statins that lower the cholesterol in the blood. It is used along with a healthy diet and exercise to reduce bad cholesterol and to increase the amount of good cholesterol in the blood. It works by slowing the production of cholesterol in the liver. This, in turn, decreases the amount of cholesterol that accumulates on the walls of arteries. Improving the level of cholesterol in blood helps to reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke.

When should I take Statin 20mg Tablet?

Statin 20mg Tablet is generally taken once a day preferably in the evening after dinner. Try taking this medicine at the same time every day to help remember when to take it.

For how long should I take Statin 20mg Tablet?

You may need to take Statin 20mg Tablet for life or for as long as directed by your doctor. The cholesterol levels will be maintained only till you keep taking Statin 20mg Tablet. Stopping Statin 20mg Tablet without starting a different treatment may increase your cholesterol levels again. This medicine has only a few side effects and is usually considered safe if taken as directed by the doctor.

What foods should be avoided when taking Statin 20mg Tablet?

Statin 20mg Tablet is used to decrease your blood cholesterol levels. Therefore, to seek the best results of this medicine, you should avoid foods which are high in calories like fried food and junk food. It is recommended to eat a low-fat and low-cholesterol diet. Be sure to follow all the exercise and dietary recommendations made by your doctor or dietician.

Does Statin 20mg Tablet make you tired?

Yes, Statin 20mg Tablet can make you feel tired. This is because it reduces the energy supply to the muscles in the body. However, the exact reason behind the phenomenon is unknown and needs more research. Tiredness usually occurs after exertion. Generalized fatigue is more often seen in people with heart disease or those suffering from liver illness. Statin 20mg Tablet also causes muscle damage which further worsens the tiredness. Therefore, you must consult your doctor if you feel tired while taking Statin 20mg Tablet.

Can I take alcohol with Statin 20mg Tablet?

No, it is not advised to take alcohol with Statin 20mg Tablet. This is because the risk of developing liver problems increases if you drink alcohol while taking this medicine. Moreover, there is a significant increase in triglyceride levels if Statin 20mg Tablet is taken along with alcohol. This can further lead to liver damage and also worsen some of the side effects such as muscle pain, muscle weakness and tenderness. People with liver problems are therefore advised not to take Statin 20mg Tablet without consulting their doctor. They must also refrain from consuming alcohol while taking this medicine to get maximum benefit.

Is Statin 20mg Tablet safe to take?

Yes, Statin 20mg Tablet is safe to use if used as prescribed by the doctor and if the doctor's instructions are followed. The side effects of this medicine are few and do not occur in everyone.

Does Statin 20mg Tablet cause diabetes?

If you are at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes, taking Statin 20mg Tablet may increase this risk slightly. This is because Statin 20mg Tablet can raise your blood sugar a little. If you already have type 2 diabetes, your doctor may advise monitoring your blood sugar levels more closely for the first few months. Tell your doctor if you find it harder to control your blood sugar.

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Statin 20mg Tablet

Product introduction

Uses of Statin Tablet

Benefits of Statin Tablet

In High cholesterol

In Prevention of heart attack and stroke

Side effects of Statin Tablet

Common side effects of Statin

How to use Statin Tablet

Safety advice

What if you forget to take Statin Tablet?

All substitutes

Quick tips

Fact Box

Patient concerns

FAQs

What should I know about high cholesterol?

What is Statin 20mg Tablet used for? How does it work?

When should I take Statin 20mg Tablet?

For how long should I take Statin 20mg Tablet?

What foods should be avoided when taking Statin 20mg Tablet?

Does Statin 20mg Tablet make you tired?

Can I take alcohol with Statin 20mg Tablet?

Is Statin 20mg Tablet safe to take?

Does Statin 20mg Tablet cause diabetes?

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