(National) May 5, 2006 - Statin drugs are very effective at lowering cholesterol, but the medications can have serious side effects, including muscle and liver damage, memory problems and fatigue. So ...

The newer statins on the market have longer half-lives than the original statins. Alternative dosing schedules using once-, twice- or three-times a week or every-other-day dosing, have been ...

Cholesterol-lowering drugs that are alternatives to statins may become more widely used after a major trial has shown they can stop heart attacks and strokes even in people not thought to be at the ...

For the first time, the 2026 ACC/AHA guideline provides strong, evidence-based recommendations for patients who cannot tolerate statins—a group historically underserved by prior guidance. Outcome data ...

Statins have become the miracle medicine of modern heart care, lowering cholesterol levels and and guarding against heart attacks in millions of Americans. In fact, a running joke among doctors holds ...

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. More than a quarter of Americans over the age of 40 are taking a statin to reduce their cholesterol and lower their risk of heart attack and ...

Dear Dr. Roach: In a recent column, you wrote about reducing cholesterol with the help of statins along with a PCSK9i, such as Repatha or Praluent. My question is: Are these PCSK9is at all beneficial ...