NHS guidance urges people taking statins to be aware of serious side effects that require stopping the medication and seeking ...

NHS guidance warns people who take statins to call 999 immediately if they notice any of a number of symptoms. Statins are a ...

In A Nutshell Atorvastatin directly binds to muscle proteins — Scientists captured the first atomic-level images showing how the cholesterol drug latches onto calcium channels in muscle cells, forcing ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Most people who stop taking cholesterol-lowering statins - because of side effects or for another reason - are able to restart the same drug or a similar one without ...

Statins have been transformative for many individuals, by lowering cholesterol, and reducing the risk of heart problems and stroke. But statins can also ca | Cell And Molecular Biology ...

NHS guidance instructs those on statins to discontinue their medication and get urgent medical help if they develop certain ...

However, the NHS also cautions about severe adverse reactions requiring urgent medical intervention. Guidance for ...

Cholesterol meds—taking by millions of Americans every day—often come with a lifelong prescription, adding out-of-pocket ...

Researchers show statins force open RyR1 calcium channels in muscle cells, revealing the cause of muscle damage and paths to safer drugs.

As we reach a certain age, many of us begin reaching for our pill bottles, as well as a nice glass of red. With more than 10 million people in England now eligible for statins, the cholesterol ...

The health service adds: "Too much cholesterol can block your blood vessels. "It makes you more likely to have heart probl ...