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2. Atorvastatin - Wikipedia

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   Type 2 diabetes is observed in a small number of people, and is an uncommon class effect of all statins. [55] [56] [57] It appears it may be more likely in people who were already at a higher risk of developing diabetes before starting a statin due to multiple risk factors, for example raised fasting glucose levels. [58]

3. Statin - Wikipedia

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   The exact mechanism responsible for the possible increased risk of diabetes mellitus associated with statin use is unclear. [105] However, recent findings have indicated the inhibition of HMGCoAR as a key mechanism. [109] Statins are thought to decrease cells' uptake of glucose from the bloodstream in response to the hormone insulin. [105]

4. Lipid-lowering agent - Wikipedia

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   In studies using standard doses, statins have been found to lower LDL-C by 18% to 55%, depending on the specific statin being used. 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 ...

5. 17 million US adults may no longer receive statin therapy for ...

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   These guidelines recommend statin therapy for adults between forty and seventy-five who have diabetes, high cholesterol levels, or an estimated 10-year atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease risk ...

6. Dyslipidemia: What It Is & How to Treat It - AOL

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   Atorvastatin. Rosuvastatin. You may be prescribed a statin for a short period of time, or be prescribed a statin alongside other treatments or medications. Statin therapy isn’t for everyone, though.

7. 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 ...