Despite being one of the most effective cholesterol-lowering agents, statins remain a controversial topic in healthcare. This controversy stems partly from the drug's side effects and confusion over ...

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There is an underdiagnosed condition called statin-induced autoimmune myopathy. It can take years to show up and can be hard ...

Cholesterol refers to fatty molecules that circulate in the bloodstream, and our diet can significantly impact their levels.

However, new, more detailed studies have proven that statin-induced muscle pain is quite rare. Out of 15 people taking a course of statins and reporting muscle pain, just one of those will be due ...

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 ...

Severe side effects associated with statins are extremely rare, but questions over the frequency with which the drugs cause problematic symptoms, such as muscle pain and weakness, have been raised in ...

Statins are the most widely prescribed, cholesterol-lowering drugs in the world. Despite the expiration of their patents, revenue for statins is expected to rise, with total sales on track to reach an ...