Statins

  1. What to know about statins for kidney failure

    Doctors may prescribe statins to manage cholesterol in people with kidney failure. Learn about statins, including their uses, risks, effectiveness…

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  2. What to know about statins and multiple sclerosis

    What are statins and can they help treat multiple sclerosis? Read on to learn more about statins, whether they can help treat MS, and current research.

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  3. What are the pros and cons of statins?

    Statins are often an effective treatment for high cholesterol, lowering the risk of heart disease. Learn more about the pros and cons of statins here.

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  4. What causes statin muscle pain, and will it go away?

    Statin muscle pain may be the result of tissue damage, or it could be due to the "nocebo" effect. Read on to learn about some potential ways to…

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  5. What to know about grapefruit and statins

    Statins are medication people take to lower their cholesterol and treat heart disease. They may interact with compounds in grapefruit juice. Learn…

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  7. The uses and risks of statins

    Statins are drugs that can reduce levels of cholesterol in the blood. Learn about the types, their uses, and the risks of taking statins here.

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  8. Everything you need to know about coming off statins

    Statins are a type of medication that doctors prescribe to lower levels of 'bad' cholesterol and reduce the risks of heart attack and stroke. Learn…

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  9. What to know about hyperlipidemia

    Hyperlipidemia is when someone has increased levels of lipids or fat in their blood. Doctors describe these fats, which include cholesterol and…

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  10. What is the best time to take statins and why?

    Some cholesterol-lowering drugs work best when a person takes them in the evening, while others are equally effective in the morning. Learn more about…

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  11. What is Lipitor?

    Lipitor is a statin. It reduces levels of triglycerides and “bad” LDL cholesterol in the blood and increases levels of “good” HDL cholesterol. Adverse…

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  12. What causes high cholesterol?

    High cholesterol is a risk factor for heart attacks and coronary heart disease. We look at the causes of high cholesterol and how to prevent it.

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  13. Can statins cause fatigue?

    Statin drugs are medications to help lower LDL cholesterol. However, they can lead to low energy levels and fatigue upon exertion. Learn more here.

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