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By Sheryl Torr Brown on July 26th, 2008

Statins and Cholesterol-lowering Drugs: Should You Take Them?

Statin drugs, used to control cholesterol, are the best selling drugs in the world. The current level of information about statins and cholesterol can seem contradictory and confusing. Here are a few of the most common questions asked, with the latest answers from science.

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By Shergill on September 4th, 2006

Cholestrol Lowering Drugs. Know Everything, Choose what is best for you!

Cholestrol lowering drugs are also called “Statins”. These are used extensively for the lowering of LDL (bad cholesterol). You will notice that their name ends with the suffix “statin”. Nurses and Medical students often have to give patients informaton about the statin which is being given. In this article, all statins which are currently on the market are discussed. This knowledge is to empower patients to maximise their knowledge and outcomes from medical interventions.

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