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 ...

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

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 ...

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

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

Atorvastatin is frequently given to those with high blood cholesterol, as well as those with a family history of heart disease or chronic health conditions such as diabetes or arthritis. According to ...

New research suggests statins may protect adults with type 2 diabetes regardless of how low their predicted heart risk appears. In a large UK study, statin use was linked to fewer deaths and major ...