All Articles Tagged With: "Cholesterol Drug"
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Lipitor, Zocor and Other Cholesterol Drugs May Raise Diabetes Risk: Study
Researchers analyzing recent data about cholesterol-lowering drugs like Lipitor and Zocor, known as statins, believe they have discovered a link between the medications and an increased risk of diabetes.
Vytorin Cancer Link Not Seen by FDA
Federal regulators indicate that it is unlikely that the cholesterol drug Vytorin causes cancer, despite a clinical study in 2008 which raised potential Vytorin cancer concerns.
Zetia, Vytorin Problems Continue With Latest Study
In the latest blow to popular cholesterol drugs Vytorin and Zetia, new research indicates that the medications may be less effective than older drugs in reducing the buildup of cholesterol in arteries, and were actually associated with more heart attacks and other heart-related incidents.
Zetia and Vytorin Side Effects Not Linked to Cancer According to Study
Despite reports that emerged last year linking side effects of Vytorin and Zetia to an increased incidence of cancer, a new study suggests that the cholesterol drugs are not associated with an increased risk of cancer.
FDA Indicates Vytorin and Other Cholesterol Drugs Should Not Be Stopped
Despite concerns which emerged last year about whether Vytorin provides any benefits over cheaper, generic alternatives, the FDA indicated last week that their review of available data does not suggest that patients should stop taking the cholesterol lowering drug.
