Statins are commonly called cholesterol-lowering medications.
Some generic (brand) names
-atorvastatin (Lipitor)
-fluvastatin (Lescol)
-lovastatin (Altocor, Mevacor)
-pravastatin (Pravachol)
-rosuvastatin (Crestor)
- simvastatin (Zocor)
What they're used for
- To lower cholesterol levels
- To reuce the risk of conditions releated high cholesterol:
- Carotid Artery Disease, which can cause strokes
- Coronary artery disease (CAD), which can cause heart attacks
-Peripheral Vascualar disease (PVD), which can cause leg or arm pain
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