Lipitor, Crestor, Similar Drugs May Make Flu Shots Less Effective
Two new studies have found that statins, like Lipitor and Crestor, may interfere with the flu shot, particularly for the elderly.
Topic Archives: Crestor
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Widespread Use of Lipitor, Similar Cholesterol Drugs Supported By New Studies
Two new studies claim that recent guidelines promoting the widespread use of statins are accurate and cost-effective.
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Study Finds No Link Between Cholesterol Drugs and Memory Loss
Either no cholesterol drugs cause memory loss, or all chlolesterol drugs do, regardless of class, according to the findings of a new study.
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Statin Diabetes Risk Seen Among Healthy Group of People: Study
A new VA study finds that popular cholesterol drugs like Lipitor, Crestor and Zocor can increase the risk of diabetes even in healthy people.
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Statin Benefits Were Overhyped, Side Effects Downplayed, Researchers Warn
Advocates of popular cholesterol drugs have overstated their benefits and downplayed their health risks, according to the findings of a new study.
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Lipitor, Similar Drugs Should Be Taken By All Diabetics, New Recommendations Say
New guidelines by the American Diabetes Association calls for everyone with diabetes to take either moderate or high dose cholesterol drugs like Lipitor.
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Lipitor, Crestor, Other Statins May Increase Thyroid Cancer Risks In Women: Study
A new study links thyroid cancer in women to regular use of statins like Lipitor and Crestor.
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Daily Lipitor, Crestor or Other Statin Use May Increase Cataract Risk: Study
A new study suggests that daily use of drugs like Lipitor and Crestor can significantly increase the risk of developing cataracts which require eye surgery.
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Crestor Tops List of Most Prescribed Drugs In U.S.
Crestor is the most prescribed drug in the U.S., according to a new report.
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New Statin Guidelines Having Unintended Consequences, Conference Attendees Told
Experts say some doctors are misinterpreting controversial guidelines on the use of drugs like Lipitor and Crestor.
