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2. Women and Statins: What You Need to Know about Managing ... - AOL

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   A recent study by the National Center for Health Statistics revealed that a higher percentage of women 20 and older have high total cholesterol than men in the same age group, and the rates ...

3. Statin - Wikipedia

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   As lipid-lowering medications, statins are effective in lowering LDL cholesterol; they are widely used for primary prevention in people at high risk of cardiovascular disease, as well as in secondary prevention for those who have developed cardiovascular disease. [2][3][4] Side effects of statins include muscle pain, increased risk of diabetes ...

4. These Are the Statin Side Effects You Should Know About - AOL

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   Part of the power of statins lies in the fact that they cause few side effects. “Generally, about 90 out of 100 people have no trouble with a stain,” says Dr. Blumenthal. ... Part of the power ...

5. Atorvastatin - Wikipedia

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   Atorvastatin is a statin medication used to prevent cardiovascular disease in those at high risk and to treat abnormal lipid levels. [4] For the prevention of cardiovascular disease, statins are a first-line treatment. [4] It is taken by mouth. [4] Common side effects include joint pain, diarrhea, heartburn, nausea, and muscle pains. [4]

6. Ezetimibe/atorvastatin - Wikipedia

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   16007392. KEGG. D10385. Ezetimibe/atorvastatin (trade names Liptruzet, Atozet) is a cholesterol lowering combination drug. In the United States, it was approved in May 2013, by the Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of elevated low-density lipoprotein (LDL) in patients with primary or mixed hyperlipidemia as adjunctive therapy to ...

7. Statins may lower risk for heart disease and death, even in ...

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   Possible side effects of statins. Some statin users report muscle cramps or weakness after using statins and may be reluctant to take them or may stop taking the medications. These symptoms are ...