Atorvastatin (Lipitor) is an oral statin medication
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They also help lower triglycerides and slightly increase HDL cholesterol levels
The typical atorvastatin dosage depends on why you’re taking it
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Not needed in secondary prevention, LDL-C ≥190 mg/dL (≥4
This decision aid substantially under-estimates the risk of cardiovascular events in patients with familial hypercholesterolemia
9 mmol/L) and those 40-75 years with diabetes
It is used to treat people who have High Cholesterol levels, including those people who have certain inherited cholesterol disorders
Cholesterol is part of a healthy body
One study found that statin therapy reduced cardiovascular High Ratio Risks
This article reviews the pros and cons of statin therapy, based on the latest evidence and guidelines
Statins are drugs that lower “bad” cholesterol
101 Nicolls Road Health Sciences Center, Level 4 Stony Brook, NY 11794-8434 The main side effect associated with statins is myopathy, a neuromuscular disorder that causes muscle pain