Cholesterol is essential for many functions in the body, but too much of it, especially LDL cholesterol (often called “bad” ...

As for your side-effect question ... The liver compensates for this by increasing receptors for ‘bad’ LDL cholesterol on the surface of liver cells. These bind and remove LDL from the ...

Those who take statins may also have lower CoQ10 levels in their bodies, which could make the side effects of statins more severe. Your healthcare team can help advise you on possible issues with ...

On the third trip to the hospital, one doctor asked how long I had been on statins and remarked that they sometimes cause side effects. That inspired me to discontinue the drug, although my GP ...

These are a group of medicines that can help lower the level of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (or “bad” cholesterol ... and increase your risk of side effects,” the health body ...