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.
Tag Archives: Cholesterol Drugs
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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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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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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.
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Lipitor, Crestor Guidelines Overestimate Real-World Cardiovascular Risks: Study
A new study shows that recent guidelines for cholesterol drugs overestimate heart risks and would put many patients at risk of Lipitor and Crestor side effects needlessly.
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Study Uncovers More Evidence Linking Diabetes to Lipitor, Crestor, Other Statins
Researchers say they may have figured out how Lipitor and similar drugs cause diabetes.
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Side Effects of Lipitor, Crestor Do Not Outweigh Benefits: Study
Despite risks of diabetes and muscle injury, researchers say popular cholesterol drugs are important in battling heart disease.
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Niaspan, Similar Cholesterol Drugs Do Not Prevent Deaths: Study
A new study reveals that Niaspan and similar drugs that increase "good" cholesterol are not actually improving patients' lives.
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Diabetes Risk With Lipitor, Crestor, Statins Highlighted in Another Study
A new study provides more evidence that links popular cholesterol drugs like Lipitor and Crestor to an increased risk of diabetes.
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FDA Rejects Call for Lipitor, Crestor Muscle Injury Black Box Warning
The FDA has denied a petition for a black box warning on all statin cholesterol drugs that would warn patients of the risk of potentially fatal muscle injuries.
