Most statin drugs are FDA-approved for children and teens under age 18, but only if they have a genetic condition that cause extremely high levels of LDL (bad) cholesterol. Yet in 2009 ...

Likewise, muscle cramps, especially cramping in the legs that typically occur at night, are not likely due to the statin drugs. A drug-free holiday for a few weeks followed by reintroduction of ...

Many experts believe that statin drugs aren’t quite as effective in people above 75; however, because age alone is a risk for heart disease, they still may get a significant benefit from statins.

The Japanese scientist whose pioneering work led to the creation of statins, the life-saving drugs used by millions, has died at the age of 90. Akira Endo's pivotal work has been likened to the ...

Statins are the most widely prescribed, cholesterol-lowering drugs in the world. Despite the expiration of their patents, revenue for statins is expected to rise, with total sales on track to reach an ...

Background: Statins are generally well tolerated, but some patients discontinue therapy secondary to adverse effects. Dosing a statin (rosuvastatin) every other day (EOD) may provide significant ...