Statins are the most commonly used medication in lowering blood cholesterol, prescribed to tens of millions in the Western world. Statins act through inhibition of the enzyme HMG CoA reductase. Nearly ...

I would like to add to the suggestions of Robert M. Guthrie, MD, for lessening the risk of myopathy/rhabdomyolysis in patients who take statins (Item 97-5). When starting a statin, I test for vitamin ...

Statins are the first-line therapy for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) risk reduction. Statins have also been shown to be safe and well-tolerated in properly selected patients, similar ...

When I tried statin therapy as part of an experiment, I quickly developed a common side effect. But what concerned me wasn’t just the sensation of pain — it was what that pain might represent..

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 ...