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Do not drink alcohol while taking statins
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2020-11-05 17:17
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1. Who will use statins? 1. Those who suffer from severe hypercholesterolemia and still cannot lower their lipids after a healthy life; 2. Patients with cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, such as angina pectoris, coronary heart disease, Cerebral infarction, etc.
2. Statins currently on the market: There are 7 statins on the market in China, namely lovastatin, pravastatin, simvastatin, fluvastatin, atorvastatin, rosuvastatin and pitavastatin .
3. When can I take statins? Statins are 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-CoA reductase inhibitors. The main mechanism of action is to inhibit the synthesis of cholesterol in the liver. Because the liver is most effective at synthesizing cholesterol at night, doctors generally recommend that patients take statins at night.
Fourth, when taking statins, do not drink alcohol! 1. Taking alcohol and medicine together is a contraindication for many medicines, and statins are no exception. 2. Moreover, statins can inhibit the development of liver lipase, which has affected liver function. Heavy drinking will further damage the liver. 3. If a person often drinks at night, it is best to take statins in the morning instead. And according to the fixed time to the hospital to review blood lipids, liver function, muscle enzymes.
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