About this medication
Lowers LDL cholesterol and reduces cardiovascular risk in eligible patients.
How to use it
Take the prescribed daily dose and attend lipid and safety follow-up.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
The Canadian reference contraindicates pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Before you use it
Avoid active liver disease and contraindicated combinations.
Possible side effects
Joint discomfort and digestive symptoms.
When to get help
Unexplained muscle weakness or pain with dark urine, or jaundice, requires prompt assessment.
Other medicines and products
Review macrolides, azole antifungals, antivirals, cyclosporine and grapefruit intake.
Missed doses, storage and accidental exposure
Follow your own product’s missed-dose instructions. If you are unsure, ask the Care365 clinical team before taking an extra dose. Contraceptives, injections and modified-release medicines may need a specific plan.
Keep the original packaging and follow its storage, expiry and disposal instructions. Keep medicines away from children and pets. Ask about refrigeration, after-opening limits and safe sharps disposal when relevant.
For suspected overdose or accidental swallowing, contact poison control or urgent medical care promptly. Call emergency services for breathing difficulty, collapse or a seizure.