STATEN DRUGS

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Statin drugs are a class of medications used to lower cholesterol levels in the blood, primarily targeting low-density lipoprotein (LDL) or "bad" cholesterol. They work by inhibiting the enzyme HMG-CoA reductase in the liver, which reduces cholesterol production and increases the liver's ability to remove LDL cholesterol from the bloodstream. This helps slow the formation of arterial plaques, lowering the risk of heart disease, heart attacks, and strokes.

Statins are commonly prescribed for both primary prevention (in people at high risk of cardiovascular disease) and secondary prevention (in those who have already experienced a heart attack, stroke, or other cardiovascular events). FDA-approved statins include atorvastatin, rosuvastatin, simvastatin, pravastatin, fluvastatin, lovastatin, and pitavastatin. They are considered the most widely used cholesterol-lowering drugs and are often recommended when lifestyle changes like diet and exercise are not enough to achieve target cholesterol levels.

While generally safe and effective, statins may cause side effects such as muscle pain, liver enzyme abnormalities, increased risk of type 2 diabetes in certain individuals, and, rarely, severe muscle damage (rhabdomyolysis). Some people may also report memory issues or confusion, though these are uncommon and typically resolve when the medication is stopped.

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Wednesday, February 18, 2026 11:15AM

WHAT ARE STATEN DRUGS - Brave Search

rk NOTE: In other words, the doc says you have bad cholesterol and signs you up for a med trial in his "practice" and gets re-imbursed for participating AND charges you for the visit AND the medication! All to give you dementia!