what is statins?
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Statins (How They Work, Side Effects and Interactions) Statins (or HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors) are a class of drugs that reduce cholesterol in individuals who have dyslipidemia (abnormal fats in the blood) and thus are at risk for cardiovascular disease.
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Are statins good for your love life? statins are associated with a significant improvement in erectile function a fact researchers hope will encourage men who need statins to reduce their risk of heart attack to take them according to research to be presented at the american college of cardiology s 63rd annual scientific session
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Statin Alternative Cuts Cholesterol Without Muscle Pain A new class of cholesterol drug could sharply cut bad LDL cholesterol in people who don't fare well on commonly used cholesterol-lowering medications called statins, a new research review confirms. The drugs, known as PCSK9 inhibitors, are not on the market yet. But the... cholesterol, drug, pcsk9, heart.
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- Statins are most often recommended if you have cardiovascular disease (CVD) or have a high risk of developing it in the next 10 years. Cardiovascular disease. CVD is a general term that describes a disease of the heart or blood vessels that is often caused by high cholesterol.
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What are Statins? Types of Cholesterol-Lowering Statin Drugs Statins are cholesterol lowering drugs and one of the most commonly prescribed drugs after antibiotics and pain killers. The group as a whole is known as “statins” as all of the drugs in this group have – statin as a suffix in the chemical name. Various studies of the last two decades have conclusively proved the role of statins in the prevention of heart attack, stroke and other diseases related to high blood cholesterol levels.
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Statins (How They Work, Side Effects and Interactions) Dyslipidemia may involve an elevation of total cholesterol, a reduction of low density lipoprotein cholesterol and/or triglycerides, or a reduction of high density lipoprotein cholesterol in blood. Statins work by blocking the enzyme in the liver that is responsible for making cholesterol. This enzyme is called hydroxy-methylglutaryl-coenzyme A reductase (HMG-CoA reductase). Cholesterol is described as a soft wax-like fatty substance that is found in the blood stream and in cells.
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Statins: Are these cholesterol-lowering drugs right for you? Find out whether your risk factors for heart disease make you a good candidate for statin therapy. Statins are drugs that can lower your cholesterol. They work by blocking a substance your body needs to make cholesterol. Statins may also help your body reabsorb cholesterol that has built up in plaques on your artery walls, preventing further blockage in your blood vessels and heart attacks.
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Statin side effects: Weigh the benefits and risks Doctors often prescribe statins for people with high cholesterol to lower their total cholesterol and reduce their risk of a heart attack or stroke. While statins are highly effective, they have been linked to muscle pain, digestive problems and mental fuzziness in some people and may rarely cause liver damage.
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Lipid-lowering agent Statins are particularly well suited for lowering LDL, the cholesterol with the strongest links to vascular diseases. In studies using standard doses, statins have been found to lower LDL-C by 18% to 55%, depending on the specific statin being used. There is a risk of severe muscle damage (myopathy & rhabdomyolysis) with statins.
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Bad Drugs That Cause Muscle Pain And Tendonitis Statins. Statins are a class of prescription only drugs that are primarily used to reduce cholesterol. Statins and Muscle Pain are a common combination. There's more to it that that though. The producers of Statins know full well that statins deplete the body of magnesium and that that's the cause of muscle pain etc.
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Lower Blood Pressure Linked To Statins Statins are a type of drug that inhibits an enzyme involved in the synthesis of cholesterol, and thus leads to a decrease in blood cholesterol levels. Previous research has found that blood pressure may also be affected by statins, specifically for patients with high blood pressure (hypertension).
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Statin Side effects of statins include muscle pain, increased risk of diabetes mellitus, and abnormalities in liver enzyme tests. Additionally, they have rare but severe adverse effects, particularly muscle damage. They inhibit the enzyme HMG-CoA reductase which plays a central role in the production of cholesterol.
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- Statins are a class of medicines that are frequently used to lower blood cholesterol levels. They do this by blocking the action of a specific chemical in the liver that is necessary for making cholesterol.
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Statins: Are these cholesterol-lowering drugs right for you? Statins are drugs that can lower your cholesterol. They work by blocking a substance your body needs to make cholesterol. Statins may also help your body reabsorb cholesterol that has built up in plaques on your artery walls, preventing further blockage in your blood vessels and heart attacks.
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- Statins are a class of drugs prescribed to lower LDL (bad) cholesterol. Common side effects are muscle pain, leg pain, vomiting, and stomach cramps. Drug and food interactions, effectiveness, and the safety of statins are provided.
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Introduction Statins are a group of medicines that can help lower the level of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol in the blood. LDL cholesterol is often referred to as bad cholesterol, and statins reduce the production of it inside the liver.aving a high level of LDL cholesterol is potentially dangerous, as it can lead to a hardening and narrowing of the arteries (atherosclerosis) and cardiovascular disease (CVD) . CVD is a general term that describes a disease of the heart or blood vessels. It is the most common cause of death in the UK.
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Confirmed Again: Statin Drugs Accelerate Cardiovascular Disease Statin drugs work by preventing the formation of cholesterol and reduce LDL cholesterol, which is considered the bad cholesterol. There is no argument that these drugs can effectively lower your cholesterol levels.
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Side Effects of Cholesterol-Lowering Statin Drugs Statins are a class of drugs often prescribed by doctors to help lower cholesterol levels in the blood. By lowering the levels, they help prevent heart attacks and stroke. Studies show that, in certain people, statins reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and even death from heart disease by about 25% to 35%. Studies also show that statins can reduce the chances of recurrent strokes or heart attacks by about 40%.
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Statins Statins is a class of drugs that lowers the level of cholesterol in the blood by reducing the production of cholesterol by the liver. (The other source of cholesterol in the blood is dietary cholesterol.) Statins block the enzyme in the liver that is responsible for making cholesterol. This enzyme is called hydroxy-methylglutaryl-coenzyme A reductase (HMG-CoA reductase). Scientifically, statins are referred to as HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors.
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Overview One 2014 study found that statins may in fact reduce testosterone levels. Testosterone is the primary male sex hormone, and it is necessary for an erection to be achieved. The same study also pointed to the possibility that statins can aggravate existing ED.
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Overview Some people are more likely to develop side effects from statins, including muscle pain. Certain factors may increase this risk. These include having: a smaller body ; reduced kidney or liver function; type 1 or type 2 diabetes; past heart attack or stroke; age greater than 65 years
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simvastatin (Zocor) What is simvastatin? Simvastatin is in a group of drugs called HMG CoA reductase inhibitors, or statins.. It reduces levels of bad cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein, or LDL) and triglycerides in the blood, while increasing levels of good cholesterol (high-density lipoprotein, or HDL).
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The Dangers of Statins Here are just some of The Dangers of Statins uncovered by the research: 1. Lowered CoQ10 Levels. One of our bodies master antioxidants is CoQ10. Our mitochondria, the energy burning furnaces of our cells, spit out free radicals and CoQ10 is part of our natural protective mechanisms.
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Statins: Are these cholesterol-lowering drugs right for you? Statins are drugs that can lower your cholesterol. They work by blocking a substance your body needs to make cholesterol. Statins may also help your body reabsorb cholesterol that has built up in plaques on your artery walls, preventing further blockage in your blood vessels and heart attacks.f the risk is very low, there is probably no need for statins, unless the LDL is above 190 mg/dL (4.9 mmol/L). If the risk is very high — for example, someone who has had a heart attack in the past — the person may benefit from statins, even if his or her cholesterol is not elevated.
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5 Reasons to Stop or Switch Statins Statinsa class of drug that includes atorvastatin (Lipitor), simvastatin (Zocor), and othersare among the most effective drugs for lowering cholesterol. They are also among the most widely prescribed drugs of all time.
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ezetimibe Statins is a class of drugs prescribed to lower blood cholesterol. Statins also are prescribed for preventing and treating atherosclerosis. Common side effects of statins are. headache. nausea, vomiting, constipation, and. diarrhea.