Altoprev Dosage

For most people with high cholesterol, the recommended starting dosage of Altoprev is 20 mg, 40 mg, or 60 mg once a day taken right before bedtime. Factors affecting Altoprev dosage include your age, the medical condition being treated, and other medications that you're currently taking. People taking Altoprev should not adjust their doses unless specifically instructed to do so by a healthcare provider.

 

Altoprev Dosing: An Introduction

The dosage of Altoprev® (lovastatin extended-release) your healthcare provider recommends will vary depending on a number of factors, including:
 
  • Your age
  • The medical condition for which you are being treated
  • Other medical conditions you may have
  • Other medications you may be currently taking (see Altoprev Drug Interactions)
  • Your cholesterol goal.
     
As is always the case, do not adjust your Altoprev dose unless your healthcare provider specifically instructs you to do so.
 

Altoprev Dosage for High Cholesterol

The recommended starting dosage of Altoprev for most people with
 high cholesterol is Altoprev 20 mg, 40 mg, or 60 mg once a day taken at bedtime.
 
After several weeks, your healthcare provider will recommend you return to recheck your cholesterol levels. If you have not reached your cholesterol goal at this time, your healthcare provider may choose to increase your Altoprev dosage. The Altoprev dosage can also be decreased if side effects of Altoprev occur. The average daily dosage for people taking Altoprev is Altoprev 10 mg to Altoprev 60 mg once a day.
 
If you are over 65 years of age and take cyclosporine (Gengraf®, Neoral®, Sandimmune®) or danazol (Danocrine®) -- or have severe kidney disease -- your healthcare provider may choose to start you on a lower dose of Altoprev medication, such as Altoprev 10 mg or 20 mg daily.
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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