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Taking Lovastatin, Have IBS. How Long Does It Take For Medicine To Get Out Of Body?
I have had IBS for more than 10 yrs. just about the time I started taking lovastatin . I never realized that this can cause diarrhea and intestinal problems in a small percentage of people and in this small group it usually occurs in age 60 and older. I m 65. My husband discovered this after he started taking red yeast rice to lower his colesterol. He started have intestinal problems and looked it up and found they have the same thing in them. I decided to stop taking Lovastatin for a while to see if it makes a difference. How long does it take for Lovastatin to get out of your system? YYYY@YYYY
Mon, 5 Nov 2012
Hello and welcome to HCM
Lovastatin is a cholesterol is used to lower LDL and triglycerides.
It is an effective drug and side effects are minimal if taken at proper times.
It has to taken at bed time. It is lipid soluble and is excreted in bile.
If you wish to stop the drug I am afraid it will raise the levels of cholesterol and LDL and it will not be good be good for your health.
If you are concerned about the side effects then get the levels of transaminase and creatinine kinase as this drug may raise the levels of these enzymes.
In case you want to stop the drug you need to visit your physician and get a substitute.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
Lovastatin is a cholesterol is used to lower LDL and triglycerides.
It is an effective drug and side effects are minimal if taken at proper times.
It has to taken at bed time. It is lipid soluble and is excreted in bile.
If you wish to stop the drug I am afraid it will raise the levels of cholesterol and LDL and it will not be good be good for your health.
If you are concerned about the side effects then get the levels of transaminase and creatinine kinase as this drug may raise the levels of these enzymes.
In case you want to stop the drug you need to visit your physician and get a substitute.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
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