Medically reviewed by Femi Aremu, PharmD Zocor (simvastatin) and Lipitor (atorvastatin) are both statin drugs, which are ...
Although these cholesterol medications are some of the safest and most effective, they can come with unwanted side effects. We asked a doctor to explain.
Statins are recommended for people at an increased risk of heart disease, but people with CKD are at a great risk of side effects from these cholesterol-lowering drugs. High levels of LDL (“bad ...
High bad cholesterol is a risk factor for a common type of heart disease, yet approximately 40% of Americans living with high ...