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• Pradaxa Risk for Bleeding Increased When Used With Zocor, Mevacor and Altoprev: Study

  November 22, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  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 in patients 66 years of age and older.

• Statin and Antibiotic Interactions May Cause Kidney Damage: Study

  June 26, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  Patients may face an increased risk of kidney and muscle damage when they take Lipitor, Zocor and Mevacor along with some antibiotics, according to a new study.

• Statin Cholesterol Drug Prescriptions Often Unnecessary: Study

  March 14, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  Doctors frequently prescribe cholesterol-fighting drugs that may carry a risk of significant side effects, even though there is limited evidence...

• Crestor Linked to Highest Risk of Muscle Injury Among Statins: Study

  August 24, 2012

  Irvin Jackson

  Although all statin-based cholesterol lowering drugs pose a risk of muscle injury, new research indicates that the more potent the...

• Statin Diabetes Risk Does Not Outweigh Benefits: Study

  August 13, 2012

  Martha Garcia

  Researchers indicate that despite an increased risk of acquiring type 2 diabetes from statin medications, such as Crestor and Lipitor,...

• Statins Used with HIV and Hep C Drugs Could Lead to Kidney Failure, Death

  March 2, 2012

  Staff Writers

  U.S. drug regulators are warning that the use of cholesterol-lowering drugs like Crestor, Lipitor and Zocor, along with drugs used...

• Statins Side Effects Can Cause Diabetes, Memory Loss, FDA Warns

  February 29, 2012

  Staff Writers

  Federal health regulators are warning that cholesterol lowering drugs like Lipitor, Crestor and Zocor could increase the risk of diabetes,...