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Is 80 Mg Of Lovastatin A Safe Dosage?
Question: I take 20mg of Lovenstatin a day.I have 40mg tablets that I cut in half.I took 2 out to cut into and accidentally took both without cutting in half.Will I be alright?
Brief Answer:
maximum allowed dose is 80mg which is the strength you used
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
The maximum dose of lovastatin is up to 80mg in some persons. Some people require very high doses to control their cholesterol levels.
Since you have 40 mg tablets and took 2 of these (80Mg) , you would have taken the maximum allowed dose.
This means that though you would have used more than you normally used, you are still at a dose that some persons would use (80mg).
You should be fine.
Statins can sometimes cause muscle aches and pains but this is usually with continued used.
If it does occur, discontinuation of the medication is enough for this symptom to clear up.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
maximum allowed dose is 80mg which is the strength you used
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
The maximum dose of lovastatin is up to 80mg in some persons. Some people require very high doses to control their cholesterol levels.
Since you have 40 mg tablets and took 2 of these (80Mg) , you would have taken the maximum allowed dose.
This means that though you would have used more than you normally used, you are still at a dose that some persons would use (80mg).
You should be fine.
Statins can sometimes cause muscle aches and pains but this is usually with continued used.
If it does occur, discontinuation of the medication is enough for this symptom to clear up.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
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