Millions take statins like atorvastatin to lower LDL cholesterol, but doctors warn that persistent muscle pain should never ...

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 ...

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

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

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

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 ...

Statins are one of the most commonly prescribed drugs in the UK, yet many people still shun the lipid-lowering treatment due to its undesirable side effects. Severe muscle pain is one of a number of ...

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 ...

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 ...