There are a few things to know about statins to help help them work safely and effectively. This class of medications helps reduce your liver’s ability to make cholesterol, which can lower your levels ...
Crestor (rosuvastatin) and Lipitor (atorvastatin) are the top medications for lowering blood levels of cholesterol and triglycerides. High cholesterol (and triglycerides) occurs when the fat in your ...
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 69-year-old female. Recently, I had some blood work done, and my doctor decide to put me on Lipitor based on my LDL results. After reading the side effects, I am hesitant to ...
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What Every Guy Needs to Know About Statins
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Dear M.C.W.: Yes, it is true that all statins may increase blood sugar. Higher dosage and higher potency of the statin may have more of an effect. On average, statins raise the A1C level by about 0.3% ...
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