2024年12月18日 · Statins (also called HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors) block an enzyme called HMG-CoA reductase that is involved in making cholesterol. Specifically, statins block the synthesis of mevalonate, which is a precursor to sterols such as cholesterol.

2024年3月6日 · Atorvastatin is a cholesterol-lowering medication that blocks the production of cholesterol. Learn about side effects, interactions and indications.

2018年9月10日 · Taking a statin may increase your blood glucose (sugar) levels which can lead to the development of type 2 diabetes. People who take a statin are 25% more likely to develop diabetes than people who don’t take statins, with the risk increasing the more risk factors for diabetes you have, independent of statin dosage.

2024年12月3日 · Cognitive impairment (e.g., memory loss, forgetfulness, amnesia, memory impairment, confusion) has been reported rarely with all statins. Cognitive impairment was generally nonserious and reversible upon statin discontinuation; times to symptom onset (1 day to years) and symptom resolution (median of 3 weeks) were variable.

2024年1月3日 · Quick easy-to-read overview of atorvastatin. Includes: how it works, upsides, downsides, bottom line, tips, response and effectiveness.

2023年4月4日 · Rosuvastatin is a prescription medication used to treat high cholesterol and prevent heart disease. It belongs to a class of drugs called statins.

2024年8月22日 · Taking a statin may increase your blood glucose (sugar) levels which can lead to the development of type 2 diabetes. People who take a statin are more likely to develop diabetes than people who don’t. However, in most cases, experts consider the benefits outweigh the risks. Statins and Grapefruit Juice

2023年10月12日 · Drug interactions with green tea can include certain blood pressure medicines, statin cholesterol-lowering treatments, and warfarin, an anticoagulant (blood thinner) used to help prevent blood clots and medicines used to treat hot flashes and night sweats in women due to menopause. Continue reading

2025年1月23日 · Leqvio is used to lower LDL-C (bad cholesterol) levels alongside statin therapy and dietary changes in adults with high cholesterol caused by genetic reasons (primary hyperlipidemia). It is an injection given subcutaneously (under the skin) by a healthcare provider 2 times a year as maintenance dosing.

2024年7月25日 · Pravastatin (Pravachol) is a statin medicine used to lower cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood. Includes pravastatin side effects, interactions and indications