Statins
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Statins is not just one drug; Statins is a group of drugs. Drugs in this group include Atorvastatin, Simvastatin, Rosuvastatin, Pravastatin, Lovastatin, Fluvastatin, Pitavastatin. Drugs within the same group can have very different dosages and very different effects.
Commonly known as:
- HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors
Effects
lowered LDL cholesterol, reduced cardiovascular risk, improved endothelial function, mild anti-inflammatory effects
little to no perceptual change
myopathy, fatigue, liver enzyme elevation, sleep disturbances, cognitive fog, mood
Oral Dosage of Atorvastatin
Effect | Dose |
---|---|
Threshold | 5 mg |
Light | 10–20 mg |
Common | 20–40 mg |
Strong | 40–60 mg |
Heavy | 80+ mg |
Oral Duration of Atorvastatin
Oral Duration of Atorvastatin
Duration | |
---|---|
Total | 20–30h |
Onset | 90m |
Coming Up | 4h |
Plateau | 15h |
Coming Down | 5h |
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