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Full list of NHS symptoms that mean you should stop taking statins
13 Feb 2026 10:58 GMT
… "bad cholesterol", and statins work by reducing its production … reads: "Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you get … that require immediate medical attention. Guidance for atorvastatin (Lipitor), pravastatin (Lipostat), rosuvastatin …
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Studies test whether gene-editing can fix high cholesterol. For now, take your medicine
11 Feb 2026 18:51 GMT
… in the next clinical trial.
Everyone needs a … cholesterol-lowering medicines such as statins, the cornerstone of treatment. But … Therapeutics, a subsidiary of pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly, earlier … aren’t enough, statin pills like Lipitor, Crestor or their …
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14 Medications You Shouldn’t Take With Grapefruit
09 Feb 2026 23:27 GMT
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1. Certain Statins
Certain statins and grapefruit do … consuming grapefruit while taking Lipitor (atorvastatin) can lead … -containing medications, such as hormonal contraceptive pills or … that breaks down these medications.
High drug levels can lead …
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Worried About Using Statins? Don't Be.
08 Feb 2026 19:57 GMT
… the alternative-medicine crowd, who treat “Lipitor” like it … the best double-blind trial data available shows … large double-blind statin-versus-placebo trials—the gold standard … ? The researchers reviewed official statin drug labels, combined overlapping side …
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A new study on statins reveals surprise about popular drugs
06 Feb 2026 16:29 GMT
… statins, with the largest demographic taking the medication … . She added that Lipitor, Crestor and their generics … commonly prescribed statins.
"Statins are life-saving drugs used … trials of at least 1,000 participants each, often comparing the statin …
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Cardiac nurse explains who shouldn't be taking statins
06 Feb 2026 08:56 GMT
… to statins are not caused by the drugs. The … treatment and took part in 19 clinical trials comparing the effects of statins … of going on statins?
Statins are medicines that help lower … statin available on prescription in the UK, including atorvastatin (Lipitor …
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Are statins the best choice for me?
06 Feb 2026 08:48 GMT
… to statins are not caused by the drugs.
The … treatment and took part in 19 clinical trials comparing the effects of statins … of going on statins?
Statins are medicines that help lower … statin available on prescription in the UK, including atorvastatin (Lipitor …
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Statins don’t cause most side effects blamed on them
06 Feb 2026 00:01 GMT
… of five statins - atorvastatin (Lipitor), fluvastatin … medicines over fear of side effects, Reith said.
The drugs … statin therapy.
“Statin product labels list certain adverse health outcomes as potential treatment … many doctors regarding potential statin side …
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'Unexplained' statins side effect baffling doctors since 1980 finally identified
05 Feb 2026 18:20 GMT
… -lowering drugs, such as statins, has puzzled medical professionals … Fluvastatin. Atorvastatin (Lipitor) and other statins may trigger myalgia … suggests that statin treatments are not the cause … taking your medication. Instead, consult a doctor or healthcare …
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Experimental pill may offer new cholesterol-lowering option for millions
05 Feb 2026 09:55 GMT
… despite already being on statin medication. Researchers unveiled these findings … enlicitide pill or a dummy drug to their standard treatment. The … for healthy people, doctors recommend lowering it to … very high risk.
Statin pills like Lipitor and Crestor, or …