Hello everyone, I am Dr. Wang Yinghui, statin is the most widely used lipid-lowering drug we are currently using, many people are using it, when taking statin for a long time, we must pay attention to the following 3 points, otherwise the medicine is not less, but the effect of lipid-lowering is not ideal, and you may even get sick.
First, regularly go to review liver function, people who take statins for a long time may lead to an increase in liver enzymes, so it is recommended to recheck blood lipids and liver function once every 3-6 months, if it is the first time to take statins, it is generally necessary to recheck liver function and blood lipids in the first month, once there is damage to liver function, aminotransferases increase more than 3 times, at this time the doctor will generally recommend that you stop taking statins, evaluate the condition of your liver, and take corresponding measures.
The second point is that there are many kinds of statin drugs, each with its own indications, such as water-soluble statins and fat-soluble statins There is a clear difference, such as long-acting statins and short-acting statins, as well as strong statins, medium-effect statins, their ** strength is not the same, so the application of statins needs to be based on the level of each person's blood lipids, accompanied by different diseases and complications, choose the right statin, not all statins can be taken Under the guidance of a doctor, you should choose the most suitable statin for you.
The third point is that during the period of taking statins, you should quit drinking, because alcohol will increase the burden on the liver, and during the period of taking, it is recommended to eat less grapefruit, which will prolong the metabolism of statins and increase the weight of statins