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Amblyopia. Anisometropia is a condition in which a person's eyes have substantially differing refractive power. [ 1] Generally, a difference in power of one diopter (1D) is the threshold for diagnosis of the condition. [ 2][ 3] Patients may have up to 3D of anisometropia before the condition becomes clinically significant due to headache, eye ...
Rare. Statin-associated autoimmune myopathy (SAAM), also known as anti-HMGCR myopathy, is a very rare form of muscle damage caused by the immune system in people who take statin medications. [ 1] However, there are cases of SAAM in patients who have not taken statin medication, and this can be explained by the exposure to natural sources of ...
Part of the power of statins lies in the fact that they cause few side effects. “Generally, about 90 out of 100 people have no trouble with a stain,” says Dr. Blumenthal.
Simvastatin. Simvastatin, sold under the brand name Zocor among others, is a statin, a type of lipid-lowering medication. [ 4] It is used along with exercise, diet, and weight loss to decrease elevated lipid levels. [ 4] It is also used to decrease the risk of heart problems in those at high risk. [ 4] It is taken by mouth.
Lovastatin, a compound isolated from Aspergillus terreus, was the first statin to be marketed. Statins (or HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors) are a class of medications that reduce illness and mortality in people who are at high risk of cardiovascular disease. They are the most commonly prescribed cholesterol-lowering drugs.
Part of the power of statins lies in the fact that they cause few side effects. “Generally, about 90 out of 100 people have no trouble with a stain,” says Dr. Blumenthal. These Are the Statin ...
Atorvastatin is a statin medication used to prevent cardiovascular disease in those at high risk and to treat abnormal lipid levels. [4] For the prevention of cardiovascular disease, statins are a first-line treatment. [4] It is taken by mouth. [4] Common side effects include joint pain, diarrhea, heartburn, nausea, and muscle pains. [4]
Rosuvastatin. Rosuvastatin, sold under the brand name Crestor among others, is a statin medication, used to prevent cardiovascular disease in those at high risk and treat abnormal lipids. [ 6] It is recommended to be used together with dietary changes, exercise, and weight loss. [ 6] It is taken orally (by mouth).