• May 9, 2025
  • See all results
MedShadow Trademarked LogoBalancing the Risks and Benefits of Medications
Newsletter DONATE
  • ABOUT
    • About MedShadow
    • Our Team
    • Foundation Board
    • Health and Medical Advisory Panel
    • Podcast
    • MedShadow In The News
  • ARTICLES
    Drug Classifications: Schedule I, II, III, IV, V

    Controlled Drug Classifications: Schedule I, II, III, IV, V

    older man getting an infusion, FDA SIDE EFFECTS UPDATE: Baqsimi and Serious Hypersensitivity Reactions, Plus More

    FDA SIDE EFFECTS UPDATE: Baqsimi and Serious Hypersensitivity Reactions, Plus More

    small child holding melatonin gummy

    Are Melatonin Supplements Safe for Kids?

    Migraine Drugs and High Blood Pressure, Circulation Problems , woman about to take tablet

    FDA SIDE EFFECTS UPDATE: Migraine Drugs and High Blood Pressure, Circulation Problems

    • New Articles
    • Health Topics
    • Conditions
    • Medications
    • Wellness
    • Culture Desk
  • VIDEOS
    VIDEOS
    Drug Classifications: Schedule I, II, III, IV, V

    Controlled Drug Classifications: Schedule I, II, III, IV, V

    older man getting an infusion, FDA SIDE EFFECTS UPDATE: Baqsimi and Serious Hypersensitivity Reactions, Plus More

    FDA SIDE EFFECTS UPDATE: Baqsimi and Serious Hypersensitivity Reactions, Plus More

    small child holding melatonin gummy

    Are Melatonin Supplements Safe for Kids?

    Migraine Drugs and High Blood Pressure, Circulation Problems , woman about to take tablet

    FDA SIDE EFFECTS UPDATE: Migraine Drugs and High Blood Pressure, Circulation Problems

    FDA database updates delayed

    Mission Critical Update: Medication Safety Updates from the FDA Delayed

    • Medical Animation Videos
    • Patient Story Videos
    • Nutrition Videos
  • PODCAST
    PODCAST

    Preventable Illnesses: Lifestyle Choices Over Medication

    Childhood Asthma and Obesity: The Road to Resilience

    Childhood Asthma and Obesity: The Road to Resilience

    Food As Fuel: Managing Sugar Cravings to Fight Inflammation

    Food As Fuel: Managing Sugar Cravings to Fight Inflammation

    Creativity in Veganism, and Discovering Vegan Life Balance

    Creativity in Veganism, and Discovering Vegan Life Balance

    Preventative Senior Fitness, Super-Agers, and Trusting Your Body

    Preventative Senior Fitness, Super-Agers, and Trusting Your Body

  • INFOGRAPHICS
  • Login / Signup
  • Search
Home
Meds By Symptoms
High Cholesterol
Statins (Cholesterol-lowering drugs)
A to Z
  • Latest
  • Oldest
  • Random
  • A to Z

Statins (Cholesterol-lowering drugs)

5 Things To Know About Statin Alternatives
Cardiovascular Disorder

5 Things To Know About Statin Alternatives

Randy Dotinga
Statins
News

AHA: Statin Side Effects Rare, Benefits Outweigh Risks

Jonathan Block
Are Statins Overprescribed?
Cardiovascular Disorder

Are Statins Overprescribed?

Suzanne B. Robotti
Heart Disease

Do Statins Need a Re-Think?

Jodi Helmer
Do Statins Up a Woman’s Risk for Thyroid Cancer?
Drug Interactions/Side Effects

Do Statins Up a Woman’s Risk for Thyroid Cancer?

MedShadow
Cardiovascular Disorder

Do the Benefits of Statins Outweigh the Risks?

MedShadow
Drug Combo May Boost Bleeding Risk for Irregular Heartbeat Patients
Drug Interactions/Side Effects

Drug Combo May Boost Bleeding Risk For Statins Patients

Jonathan Block
Genetic Variants Influence A Person's Response To Statins Found
Drug Interactions/Side Effects

Genetic Variants Influence A Person’s Response To Statins Found

Alanna McCatty
High Potency Statins Linked to Kidney Injury
Healthy Skeptic new

High Potency Statins Linked to Kidney Injury

Suzanne B. Robotti
Is There a Link Between Statins and ALS?
Health Buzz

Is There a Link Between Statins and ALS?

Medshadow Staff
Low Cholesterol Diet Tips
Downloadables

Low Cholesterol Diet Tips

MedShadow
Lowering Cholesterol At A High Cost
Cardiovascular Disorder

Lowering Cholesterol At A High Cost

Sarah Smedley
Men Who Take Statins May Exercise Less
Medications

Men Who Take Statins May Exercise Less

Alanna McCatty
Medications

New Guidelines Set to Expand Statins Use

Jonathan Block
News

News: Cholesterol Drug, CV Risk, Parkinson’s Treatment

Jonathan Block
No Cardiovascular Prevention Benefit Seen With Statins In Seniors
News

No Cardiovascular Prevention Benefit Seen With Statins In Seniors

Jonathan Block
No Osteoporotic Fracture Benefit From Statins
News

No Osteoporotic Fracture Benefit From Statins

Alanna McCatty
Skin Reaction Concern With Antipsychotic Zyprexa
Quick Hits

Quick Hits: Skin Reaction Concern With Zyprexa & More

Alanna McCatty
Opioid Painkillers
Quick Hits

Quick Hits: Statin Side Effects, Opioid Painkillers, & More

Jonathan Block
So, Your Doctor Wants You to Take a Statin. What Are the Risks?
Drug Interactions/Side Effects

So, Your Doctor Wants You to Take a Statin. What Are the Risks?

Dave Walker, RPh
Load More

ABOUT MEDSHADOW

Medications have many benefits, but it’s essential to know how to balance these against their potential side effects. MedShadow is a nonprofit foundation that focuses on the safest ways to take over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription (Rx) medications. Our name derives from the fact that side effects can sometimes be difficult to recognize, which is why we work to illuminate and explain medication reactions that may be minimized or obscured.

We also help people factor in integrative health and medicine options and provide information about lifestyle changes to optimize one’s health. Whatever decision a person makes, our goal is to be supportive.

At MedShadow, our mission is to provide independent, evidence-and science-based information. Our service and investigative journalism enables people to make informed decisions and we strive to stimulate public conversation aimed at reforming the drug manufacturing processes to ensure that we are all better protected.

We do not receive any financial support from the pharmaceutical or supplement industries and we require that all our staff, writers, advisors and other partners also be free from any remunerative relationships with such companies.

SERVICES

  • ACCOUNT
    • Become an Insider
    • Login
  • ABOUT
    • About MedShadow
    • Our Team
    • Foundation Board
    • Medical Advisors
    • Writers
    • MedShadow In The News
  • ARTICLES
    • New Articles
    • Health Topics
    • Conditions
    • Medications
    • Wellness
    • Culture Desk
  • PODCAST
  • VIDEOS
  • INFOGRAPHICS
  • CONTACT US
Balancing the Risks and Benefits of Medications
Copyright © 2025, MedShadow Foundation. All rights reserved. MedShadow Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. MedShadow does not accept advertising or contributions from pharmaceutical companies, medical device manufacturers or political action organizations. This site complies with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information.
  • TERMS
  • Ad Guidelines
  • Privacy Policy
  • ABOUT
    • About MedShadow
    • Our Team
    • Foundation Board
    • Health and Medical Advisory Panel
    • Podcast
    • MedShadow In The News
  • ARTICLES
    • New Articles
    • Health Topics
    • Conditions
    • Medications
    • Wellness
    • Culture Desk
  • VIDEOS
    • Medical Animation Videos
    • Patient Story Videos
    • Nutrition Videos
  • PODCAST
  • INFOGRAPHICS
Newsletter DONATE
Newsletter JOIN
Start typing to see results or hit ESC to close
FDA side effects depression Opioids cancer
See all results
Username
Password
Lost password?
Create an account
Enter username or email
Cancel