Peter said: "Some side effects of atorvastatin may settle after the first few days as the body adjusts. However, muscle pain ...

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

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

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

Statins lower cholesterol, reduce inflammation and may be responsible for saving thousands of lives. Should everyone be taking the wonder drug? In the latest study investigating the side effects o ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

New research suggests statins may protect adults with type 2 diabetes regardless of how low their predicted heart risk appears. In a large UK study, statin use was linked to fewer deaths and major ...

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