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27 Μαΐ 2023 · While statins are highly effective and safe for most people, they have been linked to muscle pain, digestive problems and mental fuzziness in some people. Rarely, they may cause liver damage. If you think you're experiencing side effects from taking statins, don't just stop taking the pills.
- Cholesterol Medications
If you are a Mayo Clinic patient, this could include...
- Symptoms & Causes
Symptoms. High cholesterol has no symptoms. A blood test is...
- Arcus Senilis
Arcus senilis is a gray or white arc that appears in the eye...
- Cholesterol Ratio Or Non-Hdl Cholesterol
As the name implies, the non-HDL cholesterol level simply...
- Description and Brand Names
Atorvastatin belongs to the group of medicines called...
- Statins
Find out whether your risk factors for heart disease make...
- Cholesterol Medications
Atorvastatin belongs to the group of medicines called HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, or statins. It works by blocking an enzyme that is needed by the body to make cholesterol, and this reduces the amount of cholesterol in the blood.
6 Μαρ 2024 · Find out whether your risk factors for heart disease make you a good candidate for statin therapy. By Mayo Clinic Staff. Statins are drugs that can lower your cholesterol. They work by blocking a substance that your body needs to make cholesterol. Lowering cholesterol isn't the only benefit of taking a statin.
12 Μαρ 2024 · Statins can help people who can’t bring their cholesterol into a normal range by changing what they eat and getting more physical activity. Your healthcare provider will look at your individual risk of heart and blood vessel disease when deciding if you should take a statin medication.
14 Σεπ 2021 · High-intensity statins are recommended for 2 categories of patients: those with ASCVD (secondary prevention) and high-risk patients without clinical ASCVD. Most patients with ASCVD are candidates for high-intensity statins, with a goal for low-density lipoprotein cholesterol reduction of 50% or greater.
3 Ιαν 2024 · How it works. Atorvastatin may be used for the treatment of high cholesterol. Atorvastatin works by blocking an enzyme, called HMG-CoA reductase, in the liver that makes different types of lipids (this is the collective term for fats and cholesterol). Atorvastatin also boosts the breakdown of lipids.
6 Μαρ 2024 · Atorvastatin is medication used to lower cholesterol and triglycerides (fats) levels to help prevent prevent heart disease, angina (chest pain), strokes, and heart attacks. Atorvastatin calcium belongs to a class of medications called HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (statins).
