Millions take statins like atorvastatin to lower LDL cholesterol, but doctors warn that persistent muscle pain should never ...

A new discovery may explain why so many people abandon cholesterol-lowering statins because of muscle pain and weakness.

In the early Noughties, "cholesterol" became a bit of a buzzword, with campaigns and advertisements telling us we should care about it – and seek to maintain healthy levels. And although its ...

Oct. 15 -- WEDNESDAY, Oct. 14 (HealthDay News) -- U.S. researchers have identified a common gene mutation linked to side effects in people taking cholesterol-lowering statin drugs. Statins can reduce ...

Statins lower cholesterol, reduce inflammation and may be responsible for saving thousands of lives. Should everyone be taking the wonder drug? In the latest study investigating the side effects o ...

Peter said: "Some side effects of atorvastatin may settle after the first few days as the body adjusts. However, muscle pain ...

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 ...

Statins are the go-to medications for lowering "bad" LDL cholesterol, reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease and ...

Statins are among the most commonly prescribed medications for reducing high cholesterol and lowering the risk of heart attack and stroke. People searching for popular statin medications are often ...