Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommended using low-dose statins
Truth: In clinical trials, statins appear to accelerate a diagnosis of adult-onset diabetes because they cause a slight elevation in blood sugar
Other side effects that aren't as common are headaches, constipation, diarrhea, and sleep problems
In Canada, over 17 million prescriptions were filled for atorvastatin in 2012, totaling nearly $0
Lipitor can cause side effects, also called adverse effects, that range from mild to serious
There is no absolute consensus about how much grapefruit a person can safely eat while taking statins, but Dr
If you're taking a statin and are 65 or older, steering clear of the It is not known if LIPITOR is safe and effective in children younger than 10 years of age with HeFH or HoFH or in children with other types of hyperlipidemias (other than HeFH or HoFH)
For most people, the answer is a resounding yes, according to a 2014 Johns Hopkins meta-analysis of 20 years worth of published research
CONCERN: Statins can have a lot of side effects, including muscle pain, digestive problems and liver damage