Cerivastatin is used in the treatment of high cholesterol and high triglycerides.

Cerivastatin is a lipid-lowering medication (statin). It works by blocking an enzyme (HMG-CoA-reductase) that is required in the body to make cholesterol. It thus lowers "bad" cholesterol (LDL), triglycerides and raises "good" cholesterol (HDL).

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• Cerivastatin lowers "bad" cholesterol (LDL). It helps prevent heart attack and stroke.
• Cerivastatin prevents one death in every 50 patients with heart disease treated over 4 to 5 years.
• It is better to take in the evening.
• In general, Cerivastatin is safe. It may cause digestive problems like diarrhoea, gas. If any of these happen to you, take it with food.
• Notify your doctor if you are more tired than usual, do not feel hungry, or if you have yellow eyes, skin or dark urine.
• Notify your doctor if you experience muscle symptoms (pain or weakness), particularly if you have fever, a sick feeling or dark urine.
• Regular exercise and low-fat diet further help to lower levels of fat in the blood.