High-Dose Statin Appears to Be Too Much for Cholesterol Patient

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High-dose statin appears to be too much for cholesterol patient

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Can Older People Safely Stop Cholesterol Drugs?

Statins are among the most widely prescribed medicines for preventing heart attacks and strokes. But for people in their late 70s and beyond who have never had cardiovascular disease, doctors have had surprisingly little strong evidence about whether taking a statin for the rest of life is necessary. A randomized trial from France offers new […] The post Can Older People Safely Stop Cholesterol Drugs? appeared first on Knowridge Science Report.