Brief Answer:
You need to take it for long term.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX
I apologize for the late response; I was away from my computer due to unavoidable reasons.
Coming back to your question, usually statins need to be taken regularly. But for how long it depends on each patient. In your case as you are having
hypertension,
overweight puts you in high risk category for developing
Atherosclerosis, you need to take it for a long term with regular follow up. Long term statins intake is the standard now if triglycerides and LDL are high and comorbidities arr present. Dose may be adjusted according to
cholesterol status later. Statins have a very good plaque stabilising action to prevent plaque rupture and
Acute myocardial infarction. Follow up will keep check if there are any side effects on your liver. May be you need to repeat the
lipid profile after 3 months of starting statins. Common side effects are
muscle cramps or vomiting..etc
Most importantly you need to take healthy diet , regular exercise along with statins for the drug to be effective... Also you need to take the medicine at night when most of the cholesterol is produced.
chance of developing diabetes while using these drugs? No. But you need to be careful regarding your diet.
Please ask if you have more questions. If you are satisfied, please make sure that your ACCEPT my answer so that I receive credit. Good luck!!
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