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: Statins
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Zocor Fails To Treat Depression in Clinical Trial
A new study finds that taking Zocor provided no benefits to patients with depression.
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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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Cancer Patients Often Miss Out On Crucial Heart Medications: Study
A new study finds that doctors often fail to prescribe proper heart medications to cancer patients, who have an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.
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Marijuana Interactions With Medications May Put Heart Patients At Risk: Study
A new study warns that marijuana use can interact with heart drugs, putting heart patients at risk.
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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.
