The newer statins on the market have longer half-lives than the original statins. Alternative dosing schedules using once-, twice- or three-times a week or every-other-day dosing, have been ...

High cholesterol doesn't come with symptoms, but it can still be a serious risk to your health. Cholesterol-lowering drugs known as statins are commonly prescribed to bring your numbers back down into ...

Cholesterol-lowering drugs that are alternatives to statins may become more widely used after a major trial has shown they can stop heart attacks and strokes even in people not thought to be at the ...

(National) May 5, 2006 - Statin drugs are very effective at lowering cholesterol, but the medications can have serious side effects, including muscle and liver damage, memory problems and fatigue. So ...

Credit: Getty Images This fact sheet explains what other drugs are used as statin alternatives. A heart-healthy diet limits food that is high in saturated fats, such as some meats, dairy products, ...

Heart patients who can't tolerate the side effects of cholesterol-lowering drugs may have a new option, according to a new study by researchers from the Intermountain Heart Institute at Intermountain ...

3-Feb-2026 7:30 PM EST, by Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center contact patient services An Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center survey shows 61% of Americans don’t know there are other ...

An experimental treatment has shown promise in lowering bad cholesterol, offering hope for people at risk of heart disease but who cannot tolerate drugs known as statins, researchers said Sunday. The ...

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Dear Dr. Roach: In a recent column, you wrote about reducing cholesterol with the help of statins along with a PCSK9i, such as Repatha or Praluent. My question is: Are these PCSK9is at all beneficial ...