Browsing: lovastatin

Statins have been associated with a host of side effects. Based on observational studies, as many as 30% of those taking the medications experience muscle aches and pains. There is also some evidence statins may boost the risk of developing diabetes.

Two commonly prescribed cholesterol-lowering drugs taken along with a blood thinner used by patients with an irregular heartbeat may significantly…

Doctors and patients need to be aware of drug-drug interactions between medications used to lower cholesterol and those used to…

Have you heard of PCSK9 inhibitors? If you read our FDA Watch post about them, you know that this new…

Are depression or violent actions side effects of statins? via: MPR (Monthly Prescribing Reference.