Lipitor, Zocor, Similar Cholesterol Drugs May Increase Dementia Risks: Study
A new study links some popular cholesterol drugs, which can affect the brain, to an increased risk of dementia.
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Pradaxa Risk for Bleeding Increased When Used With Zocor, Mevacor and Altoprev: Study
The findings of a new study indicate that combining the blood thinner Pradaxa with the cholesterol drugs Zocor, Mevacor and Altoprev can significantly increase the risk of serious bleeding events…
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Statin Cholesterol Drug Prescriptions Often Unnecessary: Study
Doctors frequently prescribe cholesterol-fighting drugs that may carry a risk of significant side effects, even though there is limited evidence that the drugs will help their patients, according to the…
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Statin Diabetes Risk Does Not Outweigh Benefits: Study
Researchers indicate that despite an increased risk of acquiring type 2 diabetes from statin medications, such as Crestor and Lipitor, the benefits of the cholesterol-reducing drugs still outweigh any known…
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Statins Side Effects Can Cause Diabetes, Memory Loss, FDA Warns
Federal health regulators are warning that cholesterol lowering drugs like Lipitor, Crestor and Zocor could increase the risk of diabetes, muscle injury and could cause cognitive impairments like memory loss…
