2023年5月27日 · Statins help lower total cholesterol and reduce the risk of a heart attack or stroke. Statins include atorvastatin (Lipitor), fluvastatin (Lescol XL), lovastatin (Altoprev), …

2024年3月6日 · Statins are drugs that can lower your cholesterol. They work by blocking a substance that your body needs to make cholesterol. Lowering cholesterol isn't the only …

2024年12月18日 · Statins differ in how effective they are at lowering total cholesterol, triglycerides, LDL-cholesterol, or increasing HDL-cholesterol; how likely they are to interact …

2016年3月21日 · What Can Statins Do for Me? If you take one, you can expect your LDL cholesterol to drop by anywhere from 35% to 50% or more, depending on the type of statin …

Statin drugs lower your cholesterol level to make you less likely to have a heart attack or stroke. Your body uses cholesterol when it makes vitamin D, hormones and the acid you use to digest …

2024年2月20日 · Various medications can lower blood cholesterol levels. Statins are recommended for most patients and have been directly associated with a reduction in the risk …

2023年11月29日 · Statins work to lower LDL levels. This slows the buildup of cholesterol in your arteries. Statins also reduce inflammation in artery walls. If you do have plaque buildup inside …