2024-01-12 16:33:53
06:30 PM Friday, January 12, 2024
Written by Saber Najah:
Some cholesterol patients wonder when is the best time to take cholesterol medications, for fear of being exposed to the risk of some complications, including heart attacks.
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In the following context, the Consulto explains the best time to take cholesterol medications, according to Dr. Sherif Hussein, a cardiovascular consultant.
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What is the best time to take cholesterol medications?
The cardiovascular consultant explains that the best time to take cholesterol medications is at night, specifically right before going to sleep.
Hussein emphasized that immediately before sleep, the body is at the highest rate of cholesterol production in the liver, so the effect of taking medications at this time is more effective than in the morning.
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In the same context, according to the “hrvard Health” website, the evening is the best time of day to take cholesterol-lowering drugs, as most people’s cholesterol production reaches its peak late in the evening.
Are there any side effects of statins?
Like all medicines, statins can cause side effects, but most people tolerate them well and don’t have any problems. The NHS website explains that you should discuss the benefits and risks of taking statins with your doctor before you start taking the medicine.
Side effects can vary between different statins, but common side effects include:
Headache
Dizziness
Feeling unusually tired or physically weak
Digestive problems, such as constipation, diarrhea, indigestion, or wind
Myalgia
Sleep problems
Low platelet count.
A review of scientific studies on the effectiveness of statins found that regarding 1 in 50 people who take the drug for five years will avoid a serious event, such as a heart attack or stroke, as a result of taking statins.
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