Zocor (simvastatin) and Lipitor (atorvastatin) are both statin drugs, which are medications used to lower cholesterol levels in the blood. Statins primarily work by inhibiting the enzyme HMG-CoA ...

Atorvastatin is a widely used high-intensity statin but the NHS has warned that it could cause potentially dangerous side effects too and outlined what people should do if they suffer them - in some ...

Cholesterol disorders affect millions of people globally and are among the leading risk factors for cardiovascular diseases, including heart attack and stroke. Statins are the first-line therapy for ...

CHICAGO (Reuters) - High doses of Pfizer Inc's Lipitor was more effective than low doses of the cholesterol fighter in reducing arterial inflammation in patients with carotid artery disease, according ...

SaveHealth reports on cholesterol medications, detailing common types like statins, their effects, and safety considerations ...

Atorvastatin is frequently given to those with high blood cholesterol, as well as those with a family history of heart disease or chronic health conditions such as diabetes or arthritis. According to ...

India's largest maker of generic drugs won approval Wednesday to sell a generic version of cholesterol blockbuster Lipitor. The world's top-selling drug ever lost U.S. patent protection earlier in the ...