Statin side effects: Weigh the benefits and risks - Mayo Clinic
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), …
List of Statins + Uses, Types & Side Effects - Drugs.com
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 …
Statins: Are these cholesterol-lowering drugs right for you?
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 …
Statins for High Cholesterol: Pros and Cons - WebMD
Statins are drugs that lower “bad” cholesterol. What else should you know? WebMD explains.
Statins: How They Work & Side Effects - Cleveland Clinic
2024年3月12日 · 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 …
Statins for high cholesterol: Are the benefits worth the risk?
2018年9月10日 · Statins are one of the most common medicines prescribed in the U.S., with more than 35 million people taking them. They work on an enzyme that is used by our body to make …
Cholesterol Medications - American Heart Association
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 …