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High cholesterol
High cholesterol can lead to various health issues, including heart disease and stroke. Luckily, there are ways to reduce these risks and identify warning signs.
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Switching from atorvastatin to rosuvastatin
Atorvastatin and rosuvastatin are both effective in reducing bad cholesterol. Here’s how to safely switch.
Jan. 14, 2025
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Fenofibrate and alcohol
When you have high cholesterol, it’s best to limit alcohol—including while taking this Rx
Jan. 17, 2025
Drug vs. Drug
Updated on Nov. 15, 2024
Metoprolol vs. atenolol: Differences, similarities, and which is...
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Crestor generic availability, cost, and dosage
Brand-name Crestor and its generic counterpart, rosuvastatin, are both prescribed to treat high cholesterol.
Updated on Sep. 14, 2023
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Atorvastatin and weight gain
It’s not uncommon to pack on the pounds while taking this medication. Here’s why.
Sep. 23, 2024
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How to help patients manage cholesterol
Pharmacist intervention has been shown to improve LDL-C, HDL-C, and total cholesterol levels
Oct. 24, 2024
Drug vs. Drug
Atorvastatin vs. simvastatin: Differences, similarities, and whi...
Drug overview & main differences | Conditions treated | Efficacy | Insurance…
Updated on May 16, 2023
Drug vs. Drug
Praluent vs. Repatha: Differences, similarities, and which is be...
Praluent and Repatha are PCSK9 inhibitors that treat high cholesterol. They are more expensive than other statins such as Lipitor and Crestor but are generally prescribed for people with extremely high cholesterol or those taking other cholesterol-lowering medications with no improvements.
Updated on May 16, 2023
Drug vs. Drug
Lovastatin vs. atorvastatin: Differences, similarities, and whic...
Lovastatin and atorvastatin are commonly prescribed to help lower cholesterol levels and decrease the risk of heart attack, stroke, and chest pain
Jan. 30, 2019
Drug vs. Drug
Crestor vs. Lipitor: Differences, similarities, and which is bet...
Drug overview & main differences | Conditions treated | Efficacy | Insurance…
Dec. 5, 2018
Drug vs. Drug
Pravastatin vs. Lipitor: Differences, similarities, and which is...
Drug overview & main differences | Conditions treated | Efficacy | Insurance…
Feb. 25, 2019