Learn what statins are used for, how they work, their benefits, common side effects, and expert answers to concerns about ...

Statins are the go-to medications for lowering “bad” LDL cholesterol, reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease and ...

A new discovery may explain why so many people abandon cholesterol-lowering statins because of muscle pain and weakness.

Oct. 15 -- WEDNESDAY, Oct. 14 (HealthDay News) -- U.S. researchers have identified a common gene mutation linked to side effects in people taking cholesterol-lowering statin drugs. Statins can reduce ...

SaveHealth reports on cholesterol medications, detailing common types like statins, their effects, and safety considerations ...

Statins are prescription drugs for lowering cholesterol levels to normal. While some of these decrease your low-density lipoprotein or bad cholesterol by even 50 per cent or more, they also help your ...

Few medicines have sparked as much debate as statins. Cardiologists often describe them as life-saving, while some patients remain wary of side effects or uneasy about taking a daily pill. Statins sit ...

Dr. Granger answers the question: 'Are Side Effects With Statins Common?' — -- Question: My doctor just put me on a statin. I understand it helps lower cholesterol, but I am worried about ...

If you are taking statins and wondering what to expect in those first few days, a GP has shared some helpful advice on what ...

I would like to add to the suggestions of Robert M. Guthrie, MD, for lessening the risk of myopathy/rhabdomyolysis in patients who take statins (Item 97-5). When starting a statin, I test for vitamin ...

The official prescribing information for rosuvastatin (Crestor) includes the following: “... rare postmarketing reports of ...

New evidence hints that statins may protect a wider range of people with type 2 diabetes than previously assumed. A major ...