People with carotid plaque can take 10mg statin after evaluation, and it is recommended that the medication be administered under the supervision of a physician.
Carotid plaque is a risk factor for the occurrence of cerebral infarction, carotid plaque people need to go to the hospital in a timely manner, the physician to assess the risk and guide the treatment.
For those with recent ischemic stroke, dyslipidemia, unstable plaques, or plaques with stenosis of more than 50 percent, statins should be used; for those with stenosis of less than 50 percent, no symptoms of ischemic stroke, and normal lipids, the stability of the plaque should be weighed against the risk of the use of the drug and the benefits of the assessment of whether to use the drug.
There are various types and sizes of statins, such as Rosuvastatin (5mg, 10mg) and Atorvastatin (10mg, 20mg, 40mg), and the specific dosage depends on the severity of plaque, lipid level, and responsiveness to treatment.
Specific medication regimen should be followed by doctor’s prescription. And pay attention to observe whether there are side effects such as impaired liver function and elevated muscle enzymes.