List of Statins + Uses, Types Side Effects - Drugs. com Statins (also called HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors) block an enzyme called HMG-CoA reductase that is involved in making cholesterol Specifically, statins block the synthesis of mevalonate, which is a precursor to sterols such as cholesterol
Statins for high cholesterol: Are the benefits worth the risk? - Drugs. com Taking a statin may increase your blood glucose (sugar) levels which can lead to the development of type 2 diabetes People who take a statin are 25% more likely to develop diabetes than people who don’t take statins, with the risk increasing the more risk factors for diabetes you have, independent of statin dosage
What should you know about Statin Medications? - Drugs. com For some people, it may occur only at the beginning of treatment and resolve with continued use If you feel any muscle pain while taking a statin medication, talk to your doctor or pharmacist immediately Summary Statin medications are safe and effective for decreasing cholesterol and reducing the risk of heart disease
Is Repatha effective without a statin? - Drugs. com Yes, Repatha is effective at reducing low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels when taken on its own, without an additional statin In the 52 weeks clinical trial DESCARTES they compared placebo treatment, with Repatha on its own, Repatha with 10mg d of atorvastatin, and Repatha with 80mg d of atorvastatin
What are the side effects of statins? - Drugs. com Taking a statin may increase your blood glucose (sugar) levels which can lead to the development of type 2 diabetes People who take a statin are more likely to develop diabetes than people who don’t However, in most cases, experts consider the benefits outweigh the risks Statins and Grapefruit Juice
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Is Zetia better than a statin? - Drugs. com Is ezetimibe better than a statin? Whether Zetia is better or worse than a statin at reducing cholesterol depends on the individual patient Zetia and statins reduce cholesterol each with their own different mode of action Ezetimibe blocks cholesterol being absorbed from the small intestine
Lipitor: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects Warnings - Drugs. com Drug interactions with green tea can include certain blood pressure medicines, statin cholesterol-lowering treatments, and warfarin, an anticoagulant (blood thinner) used to help prevent blood clots and medicines used to treat hot flashes and night sweats in women due to menopause Continue reading