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What Is Fluvastatin Used for?Many people wonder, "What is fluvastatin used for?" Fluvastatin is used for treating conditions such as high cholesterol and high triglycerides. In people with existing heart disease, fluvastatin helps reduce the rate of atherosclerosis and decreases the odds of needing heart procedures such as open heart surgery. Fluvastatin is licensed to treat high cholesterol in adults and children (ages 10 to 16 years).
Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;
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