Background: Statins are generally well tolerated, but some patients discontinue therapy secondary to adverse effects. Dosing a statin (rosuvastatin) every other day (EOD) may provide significant ...

The newer statins on the market have longer half-lives than the original statins. Alternative dosing schedules using once-, twice- or three-times a week or every-other-day dosing, have been ...

They work by lowering "bad" cholesterol and, by doing so, reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke. The drugs can be prescribed at different strengths, categorized as low-dose, moderate-dose ...

Concerns about the potential toxic effects of high-dose statins in patients with renal dysfunction has meant that the use of statins in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) has been limited ...

A recent study published in recent issue of The Journal of Arthroplasty revealed that preoperative statin use is associated ...

Psyllium is virtually calorie-free, making it an excellent choice for those aiming to manage their weight while keeping an eye on cholesterol levels. Unlike oats, which have a higher calorie and ...

Statins are widely used to lower high cholesterol, and many people rely on rosuvastatin, a popular medication in this drug ...

Many older people develop chronic kidney disease and are also likely to be on cholesterol-lowering drugs known as statins.

Medically reviewed by Femi Aremu, PharmD Zocor (simvastatin) and Lipitor (atorvastatin) are both statin drugs, which are medications used to lower cholesterol levels in the blood. Statins primarily ...