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Zocor (Simvastatin) vs. Lipitor (Atorvastatin): How Do They Compare?
Medically reviewed by Femi Aremu, PharmD Zocor (simvastatin) and Lipitor (atorvastatin) are both statin drugs, which are ...
West Virginia settles lawsuit in which two companies allegedly delayed the introduction of a drug
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey said the Circuit Court of Mason County has approved a settlement between the state and pharmaceutical companies Pfizer Inc. (and related companies) ...
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Kidney Failure: Should I Be Taking Statins?
People with CKD often have risk factors for heart disease, too, which is why medications to control cholesterol and blood pressure are often prescribed. Statins are recommended for people at an ...
Your Good Health: 84-year-old debates starting statins
Dear Dr. Roach: I am a healthy 84-year-old who exercises regularly, eats meat and dairy sparingly, doesn’t smoke, and has a ...
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Study Finds Association Between Statins and Glaucoma
People with high cholesterol taking statins have a higher prevalence of glaucoma than those with elevated cholesterol but not ...
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Widely used cholesterol-lowering drugs could harm and kidney health
Statins are widely prescribed to lower high cholesterol, a key factor in preventing heart attacks and strokes. Among these ...