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2. 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 ...

3. Lipid-lowering agent - Wikipedia

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   A risk exists of muscle damage (myopathy and rhabdomyolysis) with statins. Hypercholesterolemia is not a risk factor for mortality in persons older than 70 years and risks from statin drugs are more increased after age 85. [2] Fibrates are indicated for hypertriglyceridemia. Fibrates typically lower triglycerides by 20% to 50%.

4. Atorvastatin - Wikipedia

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   Geriatric people (>65 years old) exhibit altered pharmacokinetics of atorvastatin compared to young adults, with mean AUC and C max values that are 40% and 30% higher, respectively. Additionally, healthy elderly people show a greater pharmacodynamic response to atorvastatin at any dose; therefore, this population may have lower effective doses. [4]

5. Statin - Wikipedia

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   The small number of available trials do not support the use of statins as an adjunctive therapy or as a monotherapy in multiple sclerosis. [223] A modelling study in the UK funded by the NIHR found that people aged 70 and older who take statins live longer in good health than those who do not, regardless of whether they have cardiovascular disease.

6. Beers criteria - Wikipedia

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   The Beers Criteria for Potentially Inappropriate Medication Use in Older Adults, commonly called the Beers List, [1] are guidelines published by the American Geriatrics Society (AGS) for healthcare professionals to help improve the safety of prescribing medications for adults 65 years and older in all except palliative settings.

7. Hypercholesterolemia - Wikipedia

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   Among people older than 70, hypercholesterolemia is not a risk factor for being hospitalized with myocardial infarction or angina. [82] There are also increased risks in people older than 85 in the use of statin drugs. [82] Because of this, medications which lower lipid levels should not be routinely used among people with limited life ...

8. Cholesterol - Wikipedia

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   The American Heart Association recommends testing cholesterol every 4–6 years for people aged 20 years or older. [103] A separate set of American Heart Association guidelines issued in 2013 indicates that people taking statin medications should have their cholesterol tested 4–12 weeks after their first dose and then every 3–12 months ...

9. The best tablets for seniors in 2025, tested and reviewed - AOL

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   With their aluminum bodies, glass displays and easy-to use interface, an iPad can be an absolute pleasure to use. But that pleasure will cost you. The iPad we recommend for most seniors is the ...