Millions take statins like atorvastatin to lower LDL cholesterol, but doctors warn that persistent muscle pain should never ...

Peter said: "Some side effects of atorvastatin may settle after the first few days as the body adjusts. However, muscle pain ...

A new discovery may explain why so many people abandon cholesterol-lowering statins because of muscle pain and weakness.

Learn what statins are used for, how they work, their benefits, common side effects, and expert answers to concerns about ...

Oct. 15 -- WEDNESDAY, Oct. 14 (HealthDay News) -- U.S. researchers have identified a common gene mutation linked to side effects in people taking cholesterol-lowering statin drugs. Statins can reduce ...

Anyone currently taking the anti-cholesterol drug has been told they need to be careful about some other medications ...

DEAR PEOPLE’S PHARMACY: I had been on simvastatin for about 18 years when I suddenly became very ill. I was completely fatigued and the right side of my body felt tingly and numb. At the hospital, ...

Few medicines have sparked as much debate as statins. Cardiologists often describe them as life-saving, while some patients remain wary of side effects or uneasy about taking a daily pill. Statins sit ...

Atorvastatin is a type of statin, commonly taken to help lower cholesterol levels - but taking it comes with some warnings ...

Statins are the go-to medications for lowering “bad” LDL cholesterol, reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease and ...