Only a few cases of rhabdomyolysis occur per million people taking statins
Statins are linked to a few rare but potentially serious side effects, including: Myositis, which is inflammation of the muscles
Pitavastatin (Livalo® or Zypitamag®)
Lipitor (atorvastatin) is a prescription drug that’s used to treat high cholesterol and reduce certain heart risks
For most people, the answer is a resounding yes, according to a 2014 Johns Hopkins meta-analysis of 20 years worth of published research
Introduction
Abrupt discontinuation poses a significant risk by potentially increasing the risk of major cardiovascular events
Mild side effects that have been reported with Vytorin include: fatigue
abdominal pain
First, they stop the production of
First, they stop the production of cholesterol in your body
Robinson, MD, MPH, professor of epidemiology and medicine and Allison B
(09:56) Download No drug provides health benefits without some Big Pharma—in the belief that cholesterol is the primary factor in heart disease—developed statin drugs that would lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease
" Rosuvastatin is used together with diet to lower blood levels of "bad" cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein, or LDL), to increase levels of "good" cholesterol (high-density lipoprotein, or HDL), and to lower triglycerides (a type of fat in the blood)
Lipitor is classified as a statin
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Your doctor should discuss the risks and benefits of taking statins if they're offered to you
Statins have adverse effects on skeletal muscle – ranging from mild muscle pain, muscle fatigue to more serious rhabdomyolysis
1-3 These drugs are perceived to have a favorable safety profile 4-6 and have well documented benefits to cardiovascular disease in many groups
Atorvastatin is used together with a proper diet to lower cholesterol and triglyceride (fats) levels in the blood
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In studies where participants don't know if they're getting a statin or a placebo, muscle pain is a common complaint in both groups