- What are the side effects of statins? - Drugs. com
Statins and Grapefruit Juice Grapefruit juice increases blood levels of atorvastatin, lovastatin, and simvastatin, which actually increases the effectiveness of these drugs, but may also increase the risk of side effects The manufacturer’s advice is to avoid drinking grapefruit juice while taking statins
- Atorvastatin Side Effects: Common, Severe, Long Term
Learn about the side effects of atorvastatin, from common to rare, for consumers and healthcare professionals
- List of Statins + Uses, Types Side Effects - Drugs. com
Some statins, particularly those metabolized by CYP 3A4 (such as atorvastatin, lovastatin and simvastatin), can interact with several other drugs, such as clarithromycin, protease inhibitors, cyclosporine, gemfibrozil, oral contraceptives, and digoxin For a complete list of severe side effects, please refer to the individual drug monographs
- Statins for high cholesterol: Are the benefits worth the risk?
This article discusses the benefits and risks of statins, including potential side effects such as muscle pain, memory loss, and new-onset type 2 diabetes
- Atorvastatin Uses, Dosage, Side Effects - Drugs. com
Atorvastatin is a cholesterol-lowering medication that blocks the production of cholesterol Learn about side effects, interactions and indications
- Do statins cause rhabdomyolysis, and how is it treated?
Rhabdomyolysis is a rare but serious side effect of statins, a class of cholesterol-lowering medications It involves the breakdown of muscle tissue, which releases substances into the bloodstream that can cause kidney damage
- Lipitor: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects Warnings - Drugs. com
Lipitor side effects Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to Lipitor (hives, difficult breathing, swelling in your face or throat) or a severe skin reaction (fever, sore throat, burning eyes, skin pain, red or purple skin rash with blistering and peeling)
- Crestor Side Effects: Common, Severe, Long Term - Drugs. com
Learn about the side effects of Crestor (rosuvastatin), from common to rare, for consumers and healthcare professionals
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