The reason statins are so widely prescribed is because they work. They’re often prescribed as the first level of defense.

Atorvastatin is a widely used high-intensity statin but the NHS has warned that it could cause potentially dangerous side ...

Few medicines have sparked as much debate as statins. Cardiologists often describe them as life-saving, while some patients remain wary of side effects or uneasy about taking a daily pill. Statins sit ...

Atorvastatin is a commonly prescribed statin used to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes.

The NHS advises that pregnant women should generally avoid atorvastatin due to potential risks to fetal development and birth ...

High cholesterol can lead to potentially lethal problems such as heart attacks and strokes - and the NHS has issued guidance ...

The official prescribing information for rosuvastatin (Crestor) includes the following: “... rare postmarketing reports of ...

Cholesterol disorders affect millions of people globally and are among the leading risk factors for cardiovascular diseases, including heart attack and stroke. Statins are the first-line therapy for ...

As we reach a certain age, many of us begin reaching for our pill bottles, as well as a nice glass of red. With more than 10 million people in England now eligible for statins, the cholesterol ...