Fluvastatin 20mg and 40mg Tablets

What is Fluvastatin?

Fluvastatin is a statin drug that is also referred to as an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor. It belongs to a group of drugs that are lipid-lowering medications, which reduce the mortality of people who are at high risk of cardiovascular disease.

Statins are the most common form of drugs used in the treatment of lowering high cholesterol.

You must have a prescription to buy Fluvastatin. 

What is Fluvastatin used to treat?

Fluvastatin is a medication that is used in the treatment of high cholesterol. It lowers the amount of bad cholesterol your liver produces, lowering the overall cholesterol levels. It is prescribed as a treatment for adults who have high levels of fats in their blood, particularly cholesterol, which leaves them vulnerable to developing heart disease and suffering strokes.

Statins are the first-line treatment for high cholesterol levels and are particularly effective when used in conjunction with a healthy diet, exercise, and weight loss. More information on how to lower your cholesterol can be found on the NHS website.

Is Fluvastatin a good statin?

Research has found that atorvastatin is the most effective statin when it comes to lowering cholesterol. Fluvastatin has been found to be 33% as effective as atorvastatin, which may not make it the first-choice statin for many people. However, Fluvastatin has been found to be effective at successfully lowering cholesterol and is one of the most prescribed statins in the UK.

How does Fluvastatin treat high cholesterol?

Cholesterol is made up of a number of lipoproteins, the two most talked-about lipoproteins are LDL (Low-Density Lipoprotein), which is often called bad cholesterol and HDL (High-Density Lipoprotein), which is often called good cholesterol.

Fluvastatin works by reducing the levels of LDL cholesterol in the body, it does this in several ways by:

• Increasing the levels of HDL 'good' cholesterol which help the body remove the LDL 'bad' cholesterol
• Increases the number of LDL receptors that absorb LDL cholesterol and passes it into the liver, where it is removed from the body
• Slows down the production of LDL cholesterol in the liver

Reducing the LDL cholesterol in the body decreases the risk of developing cardiovascular disease and also provides protection against future heart attacks and strokes.

Who can take Fluvastatin tablets?

You should speak to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Fluvastatin if any of the following apply to you:

• You have liver problems
• You have severe respiratory problems
• You have kidney disease
• You have had muscle pain or muscle problems after taking any similar medication
• You frequently consume alcohol in large amounts
• You have hypothyroidism (under-active thyroid)
• You are taking or have recently taken fusidic acid for bacterial infections
• You are allergic to soy or peanuts

Can you buy Fluvastatin over the counter?

No, you must have a prescription from a doctor to buy Fluvastatin.

Can you buy Fluvastatin online in the UK?

Yes, you can buy Fluvastatin online from most online UK pharmacies including Medicine Direct. You will need to complete an online health questionnaire so our healthcare professionals can assess your condition to ensure that pravastatin is the most suitable treatment option for you.

Fluvastatin Alternatives

You can buy several statin medicines online from Medicine Direct. If Fluvastatin is not suitable for you, you may benefit from taking one of the following medications we also stock:

• Atorvastatin
• Simvastatin
• Pravastatin