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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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Researchers find experimental cholesterol-lowering pill could give millions a new option
05 Feb 2026 14:43 GMT
… enough to meet medical guidelines.
Statins block some of the … enlicitide pill or a dummy drug to their standard treatment. The … fine for healthy people, doctors recommend lowering it to … – stock.adobe.com
Statin pills like Lipitor and Crestor, or their …
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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 …
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A cascade of compromises: Cholesterol drug recalls expose systemic flaws
05 Feb 2026 02:06 GMT
… Pharmaceuticals, are due to critical quality failures: one drug … or doctor, and never stop taking prescribed statins without medical guidance. … Atorvastatin (the generic for Lipitor) after multiple lots … a dangerous illusion of treatment where none exists. It …
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Statins 'mystery' side effect explained in new study findings
04 Feb 2026 13:07 GMT
… cholesterol-lowering drugs, including statins, has baffled medical professionals … statins most commonly prescribed by doctors are Atorvastatin (Lipitor) and Simvastatin (Zocor). These medicines … scientists reveals that statin treatments are not responsible …
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'Unexplained' side effect caused by cholesterol-lowering statins finally identified
04 Feb 2026 10:24 GMT
… directly caused by the drug but by the negative … statins doctors usually prescribe most frequently are Atorvastatin (Lipitor) and Simvastatin (Zocor). These medications … from Oxford Population Health, statin treatments are not responsible for muscle …