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Does anyone on cholesterol lowering drugs experience a burning and red face?
Question : Does anyone on cholesterol lowering drugs experience a burning and red face?
My friend actually asked me to ask and she is on Lipitor.
Lipitor 40mg
Or Pravacol 40mg.
cholesterol lowering drugs
Best answer:
Answer by chamie
Are you by chance on niaspan?
If you are that would explain why are are experiencing this side effect.
The most common side effect of NIASPAN® (niacin extended-release tablets) is flushing.
Flushing is a redness, mostly on the face, neck and chest and/or back, which is caused by increased blood flow. Some patients also feel warmth, itching, tingling, dizziness or headache.
Flushing usually lessens after several weeks.
Flushing typically happens when you start taking NIASPAN or when the dosage is increased.
What to expect:
If it happens, flushing generally occurs a few hours after taking NIASPAN. It may last up to several hours.
It usually lessens after several weeks.
What to do:
If you experience flushing and need to stand, be sure to take your time.
Keep taking NIASPAN, and the flushing may diminish over time as your body adjusts.
Remember: The benefit of NIASPAN is continuous and important. Don’t stop taking NIASPAN without talking to your doctor first.
If you take NIASPAN as directed, you can help minimize flushing.
You can always try with these home remedies. No secondary effects as they are 100% natural:
-Eat two cups of oatmeal every day.
-Mix 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar, 1/2 cup grape juiceand 2 cups apple juice and drink daily.
-Boil 5 pieces of cinnamon sticks in 3 teacups of water. Add a tablespoon of honey.
-Boil dry seeds of coriander in one cup of water and drink the decoction after cooling.
-Eat one clove of fresh garlic every morning.
-Eat one apple daily.
-Drink a lemon or pomelo juice several times a day