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WEBOct 18, 2023 · Two widely used statins, rosuvastatin and atorvastatin, are equally effective at preventing heart attacks, strokes and death in people with coronary artery disease.
Fewer people may need statins to prevent heart disease, new ... - NBC News
WEBJun 11, 2024 · By Linda Carroll. A new way of determining heart disease risk may result in millions fewer people getting prescriptions for statins, according to new research. Heart doctors warned, however, that...
Statins 'vastly superior' to supplements to cut heart attack risk ... - NPR
WEBNov 6, 2022 · Millions of people are prescribed statins to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease, but many would rather take supplements instead. A new study shows statins are much more...
Study finds residual inflammation after statin therapy strongly ...
WEBMar 6, 2023 · New evidence released today from a study of 31,245 patients already taking statin therapy indicates that inflammation may be a more powerful predictor of risk of future cardiovascular events ...
The Gene That Explains Statins’ Most Puzzling Side Effect - The Atlantic
WEBJun 27, 2023 · America’s Most Popular Drug Has a Puzzling Side Effect. We Finally Know Why. The reason statins can make your muscles sore or weak was unclear—until scientists accidentally stumbled upon an answer....
FDA approves first generic Crestor | FDA - U.S. Food and Drug ...
WEBThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved the first generic version of Crestor (rosuvastatin calcium) tablets for the following uses: in combination with diet for the treatment of high...
Crestor (Rosuvastatin) News and Research - News-Medical.net
WEBMar 25, 2011 · Crestor (Rosuvastatin) News and Research. RSS. Crestor (Rosuvastatin) is a once-daily prescription medication for use as an adjunct to diet in the treatment of various lipid disorders including...
Head-to-Head Study of Common Statins Looks at Effectiveness …
WEBOct 19, 2023 · Two widely used cholesterol-lowering medications, rosuvastatin (Crestor) and atorvastatin (Lipitor) were equally effective at preventing heart attacks, strokes, death, and the need for procedures...
FDA confirms benefit of Crestor in more people - NBC News
WEBDec 11, 2009 · Federal scientists say AstraZeneca's cholesterol pill Crestor lowers the risk of heart attack, death and stroke in patients without a history of heart disease, though some safety concerns remain.
Crestor (Drug) - The New York Times
WEBNews about Crestor (Drug), including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.