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Statins are medications that lower cholesterol levels in the blood. Statins are prescribed to people that are at high risk or currently have cardiovascular disease.
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Fast Facts:
- Prescribed to lower cholesterol levels
- Results seen quickly
- Commonly prescribed types: lipitor, zocor, lescol, crestor
- Side effects: nausea, constipation, diarrhea, muscle cramps, headache
- Rare serious side effects: liver failure, rhabdomyolysis
- Decrease risk of heart attack, stroke, coronary artery disease
Disclaimer: The content in this page is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please contact your doctor before taking Statins.
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Taking the right type of CoQ10 can relieve it as statins may deplete this much needed CoEnzyme.
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Therapy to raise levels of good cholesterol when taken alongside statins can have a beneficial effect http://bit.ly/4c3VK8
@lyndon906md | November 08, 2009 10:37 PM -
Statins such as Lipitor and Zocor can damage your liver and kidneys: Examiner.com Liver damage. Occasionally, s.. http://bit.ly/10zgRo
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Statins such as Lipitor and Zocor can damage your liver and kidneys - http://shar.es/akqJM
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If you are on a statin drug or are thinking of going on a statin, this fully referenced book, Statin Drug Side Effects, is a "must read" for you. The unacceptable legacy of statin drug use at today's high doses is a trail of chronic aches a...
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