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

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 ...

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

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 ...

Statins are among the most commonly prescribed medications for reducing high cholesterol and lowering the risk of heart attack and stroke. People searching for popular statin medications are often ...

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 ...

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

Miranda is considering taking statins after receiving blood test results that indicated high cholesterol - Clara Molden for The Telegraph Around eight million people in the UK are on statins, and I ...

If you are taking statins and wondering what to expect in those first few days, a GP has shared some helpful advice on what is normal and what's not. Dr Naveed Asif, a GP at The London General ...

High cholesterol is one of the most common and manageable risk factors for heart disease. Millions of adults are prescribed cholesterol-lowering drugs to reduce low-density lipoprotein (LDL) ...

Controversy around the use of statins for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease is once again in the news, with a new analysis suggesting that statin use in low-risk patients "may be an ...