In homes across the globe, millions reach for their daily statin pill, believing it to be a shield against heart disease. These cholesterol-lowering drugs, such as atorvastatin and simvastatin, are hailed as one of modern medicine’s greatest triumphs, credited with saving countless lives by reducing the risk of heart attacks and strokes. Prescribed to over […]
Statin Warning For Pregnant Women
Pregnant women or those hoping to start or extend a family should talk to their physician about avoiding using the cholesterol-lowering drugs statins, say scientists. Current clinical guidelines already recommend that women who are pregnant should stop taking statins but the advice is based on the knowledge that cholesterol is essential for normal fetal development. […]