HIV Drug Descovy May Increase Risk of High Blood Pressure: Study
Kaiser Permanente researchers warn that the side effects of Descovy could result in an increased risk of hypertension and the need for cholesterol control.
Tag Archives: Cholesterol
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Lipitor, Zocor, Similar Cholesterol Drugs May Increase Risk of Diabetes Progression, Hyperglycemia: Study
The findings of a new study indicate taking cholesterol drugs like Lipitor and Zocor could speed up the progression of diabetes, increasing the risk of adverse health complications.
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FDA Removing Pregnancy Warning From Cholesterol Drugs Like Lipitor, Zocor
The FDA wants the makers of Lipitor, Crestor and similar cholesterol drugs to remove contraindications from the labels banning use by pregnant women, saying some may need the drugs due…
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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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Computerized Reminder Led To Spike in Statin Prescriptions: Study
A new study found that computerized prompts led to an increase in statin prescriptions, but targeted them toward the patients who really needed the cholesterol drugs.
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Many Patients Receive No Benefit From Cholesterol Drugs: Study
A new study finds that cholesterol guidelines have not led to a decrease in cardiovascular deaths, even when they lowered cholesterol levels to target numbers.
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Skin Infection Risk Linked to Lipitor, Zocor, Other Popular Cholesterol Drugs in New Study
A new study links the use of cholesterol drugs like Lipitor and Zocor to an increased risk of skin and soft tissue infections.
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High Doses Of Statins May Increase Risk Of Osteoporosis: Study
A new study warns that high doses of cholesterol drugs, like Lipitor, Zocor and Crestor, could increase the risk of osteoporosis.
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Study Links Lipitor, Crestor, Similar Drugs To Increased Muscle Inflammation Disease
A new study links the side effects of cholesterol drugs to an increased risk of serious muscle inflammation, and warns that these cases may become more common as prescriptions of…
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Appeals Court Affirms Dismissal of Lipitor Diabetes Litigation
A federal appeals court has affirmed a decision to dismiss thousands of Lipitor diabetes claims after a federal judge excluded crucial expert witness testimony on causation.
