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Is Lovastatin Safe In Young Adults?
my son is 24yrs old and his father passed away at age 42 from a heart attack. my sons ldl and hdl has been somewhat high and i am really starting to believe it s genetic his Dr put him on loveststin, 20 he is active in working out, played college football and plays basketball, doesn t run thru the drive thrus for fast food on a regular basis have you heard of such young adults on this medication? At first i was nervous but i am coming to some peace with him taking it because i believe its genetic
Tue, 24 Jan 2017
Dear Madam, Hi & Welcome.
I appreciate your concern for your beloved son who seems to be having familial hypercholesterolemia which is a hereditary condition which runs in family.
Statins like Lovastatin is effective in lowering the high cholesterol level thus reducing the risk of atherosclerosis which is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke.
It should not be used in young children of less than 8 years of age, however
it is quite safe for your son who is 24 years old.
Remember Lovastatin may cause certain side effects such as myopathy (muscle pain, tenderness or weakness), liver dysfunction or stomach upset.
Hope these answer your query.
Wishing your son a very good health.
I appreciate your concern for your beloved son who seems to be having familial hypercholesterolemia which is a hereditary condition which runs in family.
Statins like Lovastatin is effective in lowering the high cholesterol level thus reducing the risk of atherosclerosis which is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke.
It should not be used in young children of less than 8 years of age, however
it is quite safe for your son who is 24 years old.
Remember Lovastatin may cause certain side effects such as myopathy (muscle pain, tenderness or weakness), liver dysfunction or stomach upset.
Hope these answer your query.
Wishing your son a very good health.
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