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A new study on statins reveals surprise about popular drugs
06 Feb 2026 16:29 GMT
… are on statins, with the largest demographic taking the medication being … the effects of five drugs − atorvastatin, fluvastatin, pravastatin, rosuvastatin and simvastatin − … and used data from over a dozen trials …
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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. … treatment and took part in 19 clinical trials comparing the effects of statins … going on statins?
Statins are medicines that help … (Lipitor), fluvastatin (Lescol), pravastatin (Lipostat), rosuvastatin (Crestor), …
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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. … treatment and took part in 19 clinical trials comparing the effects of statins … going on statins?
Statins are medicines that help … (Lipitor), fluvastatin (Lescol), pravastatin (Lipostat), rosuvastatin (Crestor), …
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Statin pills safer than you think and most side-effects not caused by the drugs, doctors say, backed by new findings published in Lancet
06 Feb 2026 06:44 GMT
… be life-saving. Doctors don’t prescribe them … drug labels (called SmPCs) for five common statins, atorvastatin, fluvastatin, pravastatin … randomized controlled trials (RCTs)."Statin therapy has … of statins far exceed their potential risks.”Medical …
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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 (Lescol), pravastatin (Pravachol … medicines over fear of side effects, Reith said.
The drugs … the first year of treatment, according to a … but also many doctors regarding potential statin side effects, means …
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'Unexplained' statins side effect baffling doctors since 1980 finally identified
05 Feb 2026 18:20 GMT
… taking cholesterol -lowering drugs, such as statins, has puzzled medical professionals since the … intensive treatment, but there are alternative options, such as Rosuvastatin, Pravastatin, and … caused by physical work. Your doctor may carry out a blood …
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<![CDATA[Pharmacists’ Role Expands in Pharmacogenomics and Personalized Cardiometabolic Treatment]]>
04 Feb 2026 20:39 GMT
… Despite well-established treatment guidelines, patients often … statins, metoprolol, and certain antihypertensive medications.
One of the most significant drug … for fluvastatin or pravastatin.5 Routine … concentrations.8
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Statins 'mystery' side effect explained in new study findings
04 Feb 2026 13:07 GMT
… Britain, the statins most commonly prescribed by doctors are Atorvastatin … , Pravastatin, and Fluvastatin. Atorvastatin (Lipitor) and other statins may … statins, avoid abruptly discontinuing the medication without consultation. Discuss alternative treatments, …
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'Unexplained' side effect caused by cholesterol-lowering statins finally identified
04 Feb 2026 10:24 GMT
… taking cholesterol-lowering medication, such as statins, has baffled doctors since the 1980s … not directly caused by the drug but by the negative expectations … stronger treatment, but there are other options, such as Rosuvastatin, Pravastatin, and …
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'Mystery' statins side effect caused by cholesterol meds uncovered in new study
04 Feb 2026 09:39 GMT
… taking cholesterol-lowering medication, such as statins, has puzzled doctors since the 1980s … not directly caused by the drug but by the negative expectations … stronger treatment, but there are other options, such as Rosuvastatin, Pravastatin, and …