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), …
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
2016年3月21日 · Statins are drugs that lower “bad” cholesterol. What else should you know? WebMD explains.
List of Statins + Uses, Types & Side Effects - Drugs.com
2023年4月17日 · Statins are used to: Lower high cholesterol (also known as hyperlipidemia or dyslipidemia). Statins are most effective at lowering LDL-cholesterol (this is commonly referred …
Cholesterol medications: Consider the options - Mayo Clinic
2022年11月3日 · Increase your high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, the "good" cholesterol that offers protection from heart disease. Your doctor might suggest a single drug or a …
Statins: How They Work & Side Effects - Cleveland Clinic
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 …
Should You Take a Statin for Your High Cholesterol?
2024年1月22日 · When there is too much of a waxy substance (called cholesterol) in the blood, a statin can help to clear it away and reduce the amount the liver can make. This keeps the …
Your Guide to Statins: Everything You Need to Know - Healthline
2024年5月2日 · Statins effectively lower cholesterol and reduce the chances of heart attack and stroke. However, it’s important to use them as prescribed and speak with your doctor to …
Cholesterol Medications - American Heart Association
2024年2月20日 · Statins are most effective at lowering LDL (bad) cholesterol. They also help lower triglycerides (blood fats) and raise HDL (good) cholesterol. Talk to your health care …
Your guide to taking statins - Harvard Health
2022年10月1日 · Statins lower the blood level of low-density lipoprotein (LDL), or "bad" cholesterol. They achieve this by blocking a key enzyme in the liver that makes cholesterol …
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