Your Medication Plan
Statins (if prescribed)
- Take your statin medication once daily
- Recommended timing: Evening (especially for simvastatin)
- Take with or without food
Other Cholesterol Medications
Ezetimibe (if prescribed)
- Take once daily
- Can be taken any time of day
- Take with or without food
Bile Acid Sequestrants (if prescribed)
- Take 1-2 times daily
- Take before meals
- Space other medications by 4 hours
PCSK9 Inhibitors (if prescribed)
- Typically given every 2-4 weeks
- Follow specific injection schedule provided
Important Reminders
Do:
- Take medications at the same time each day
- Keep a medication diary
- Report side effects to your doctor
- Get regular cholesterol checks
Don't:
- Skip doses without consulting your doctor
- Take double doses to make up for missed doses
- Drink grapefruit juice with certain statins
Monitoring Schedule
- Cholesterol levels: Every 3-6 months
- Liver function tests: As directed by your doctor
- Muscle symptom check: Report any unusual muscle pain
Emergency Contact
Call your healthcare provider if you experience:
- Severe muscle pain or weakness
- Unusual fatigue
- Dark-colored urine
- Upper right abdominal pain