Fluvastatin is a medicine licensed to treat conditions such as high cholesterol. This eMedTV article discusses other uses for this drug and describes in detail its effects, dosing information, possible side effects, and more.
What is fluvastatin used for? As this eMedTV page explains, fluvastatin is used to treat high cholesterol and high triglycerides. In those with heart disease, it can also reduce the chances of needing open heart surgery, among other things.
Common fluvastatin side effects include indigestion, headache, and insomnia. This eMedTV segment discusses these and other possible side effects, including information on the symptoms that may require immediate medical attention.
This eMedTV article covers fluvastatin and the factors that will help determine your dosing. With fluvastatin, the dosage your doctor prescribes is based on factors such as your age, the condition being treated, and your cholesterol goal.
As this eMedTV article explains, combining fluvastatin with other medications (such as warfarin) may result in drug interactions with fluvastatin. These interactions may result in altered drug levels in the blood and other problems.
There are certain people who should not take fluvastatin, such as women who are pregnant or nursing. This eMedTV page offers other precautions and warnings of fluvastatin, including information on the drug's possible side effects.
Fluvastatin extended-release is a drug used to treat high cholesterol and high triglycerides. This eMedTV Web page provides a detailed overview of this statin drug, with information on its effects, dosing, possible side effects, and other uses.
