Browsing: simvastatin

Your liver is one of the body’s most crucial organs. Unfortunately, many drugs can put extra strain on it. Find out which ones do and how to minimize harm.

The solution to a lifetime of statins could lie in a diet based on vegetables, whole grains, beans and fruit.…

High blood pressure and heart disease meds, statins, dairy and Coumadin can all have bad interactions with certain drugs. Make sure you’re not blocking the effectiveness of your meds with your food.

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.

Statins are used to lower cholesterol, but some people have side effects or don’t want to take meds. Find out…

If you have high cholesterol and cardiovascular risk factors, you may be prescribed a statin. Should you be concerned about…

The benefits of statin medications outweigh their risks, the American Heart Association says, responding to a study that came out…

A new study is arguing that statins may be overprescribed since in many people, the risks of the cholesterol-lowering drugs…

A type of statins, drugs which are used to lower cholesterol, may increase the risk for memory loss and other…

Eating a grapefruit or having a glass of grapefruit juice in the morning can be a healthy way to start…