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2. Statin - Wikipedia

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   Cholesterol synthesis appears to occur mostly at night, [139] so statins with short half-lives are usually taken at night to maximize their effect. Studies have shown greater LDL and total cholesterol reductions in the short-acting simvastatin taken at night rather than the morning, [140] [141] but have shown no difference in the long-acting ...

3. Simvastatin - Wikipedia

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   A 2010 published meta-analysis found for every 255 patients taking a statin for 4 years, one additional case of diabetes would occur whilst preventing 5.4 major coronary events. [27] Some drugs interact with statins in a way that increases the risk of muscle injury called myopathy, characterized by unexplained muscle weakness or pain.

4. Older adults over age 70 should consider taking statins ...

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   When examining the cost-effectiveness of statin use in older adults, the researchers report that statins were cost-effective, with the cost per quality-adjusted life years gained below £3,502 ...

5. Fenofibrate - Wikipedia

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   Fenofibrate (sold under the brand name Tricor among others), is an oral medication of the fibrate class used to treat abnormal blood lipid levels. [3] It is less commonly used compared to statins because it treats a different type of cholesterol abnormality to statins.

6. New Analysis Finds Millions of People on Statins May ... - AOL

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   A new analysis re-evaluates statins and who should use them. Statins are widely used to help lower cholesterol. Using a new analysis, researchers found that millions of people may be taking ...

7. 8 Common Cardiovascular Diseases for Men & How to Prevent Them

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   Possibly taking certain medications during pregnancy, such as statins. Possibly smoking or drinking during pregnancy. Poorly controlled diabetes during pregnancy. Certain genetic syndromes.

8. I'm a doctor. 3 'lies' I taught in med school about weight ...

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   Dr. Robert Lufkin says he taught lies in medical school about weight loss, diet, high blood pressure, and statins to prevent heart disease. Experts respond.

9. Fenofibrate/simvastatin - Wikipedia

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