Taking Simvastatin, Pravastatin or Fluvastatin? Health Warning Issued

A medication reminder has been directed at people taking simvastatin, pravastatin or fluvastatin: the time of day can affect how effectively certain forms of these statins work. The warning concerns effectiveness, not a new recall, contamination problem or newly discovered safety emergency.

These medicines lower cholesterol and help reduce cardiovascular risk, but they are not all taken on identical schedules. Patients should follow their prescription label because the correct timing can depend on the specific drug, dose and formulation.