Search Results for: rosuvastatin

Can Red Yeast Rice Lower Cholesterol?

Jo Clark had just graduated from college when her mother died of a massive heart attack at age 57. “She had no known risk factors,”…

Mar 9, 2026

Major Statin Meta-Analysis Finds Fewer Side Effects, But Transparency Questions Remain

A new, major meta-analysis in The Lancet is challenging long-standing concerns about statin side effects, suggesting that most are not causally linked to the drugs.…

Feb 19, 2026

Can I Take Amiodarone (Pacerone) and Atorvastatin (Lipitor) Together?

A torvastatin (Lipitor, Atorvaliq) was the most commonly prescribed medication in the U.S. in 2023. It belongs to a group of drugs called statins, which can help lower…

Oct 8, 2025

Rethinking Statins: Inside the Fierce Debate Over Cholesterol and Heart Health

On clear winter mornings, Steve Kaplan hikes up a nearby ski hill in California at Lake Tahoe, before the resort opens to ski back down…

May 23, 2025

FDA Side Effect Update: Ayvakit, Brilinta, Caduet, and More

Welcome to the FDA Side Effects Update. This series is designed to keep you informed about the latest safety advisories and newly documented side effects…

Dec 4, 2024

Pros & Cons of Taking CoQ10

In 2023, Americans spent $643.6 million on coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), a supplement that devotees say can lower blood pressure, reduce migraines, ward off dementia, and even slow the…

Aug 9, 2024