Q about Statins

[jetman]

Does anybody knows if Statins[ cholesterol lowering drugs] are "aproved " for pilots.
Thanks a lot

 

[SteveC]

AOPA's website shows all of these as FAA approved:

Crestor (rosuvastatin calcium)
Lescol (fluvastatin)
Lipitor (atorvastatin)
Lopid (gemfribozil)
Mevacor (lovastatin)
Niaspan (niacin extended release)
Tricor (fenofibrate)
Zocor (simvastatin)

 

[jetman]

Thanks SteveC the info is much appreciated