New heart health guidelines could double the number of cholesterol drug users in the U.S. despite growing concerns over the diabetes risks of Crestor, Lipitor, and similar drugs.
Popular cholesterol drugs such as Lipitor and Crestor may increase the risk of developing cataracts, according to a new 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…
Merck & Co. has agreed to pay $688 million to settle a financial fraud lawsuit brought by investors, who alleged that the drug maker delayed the release of bad results…
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…
Eight major drug manufacturers face class action lawsuits over popular co-pay coupon programs, which reduce the amount consumers pay for prescription drugs, but may increase the overall costs for the…
Merck & Co. has reportedly reached an agreement to settle a Vytorin lawsuit that accused the drug maker of delaying the release of study results that cast their blockbuster cholesterol…
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…
According to a new study funded by AstraZeneca, their cholesterol drug Crestor does not appear to provide any benefit over Lipitor, which should become available as a generic later this…
Federal regulators have signed off on a redesign for the labels of a number of Merck drugs, including Zocor, Propecia, Januvia and a dozen other drugs, to improve readability and…
