Monday, January 10, 2011

STATIN DRUGS SIDE EFFECTS

Statin Drugs Side Effects : These are very important to understand to the patients who are on Stain drugs . Commonly used Statin drugs are Atarvostatin , Fluvastatin , Cerivastatin , Pitavastatin , Rosuvastatin etc . Now a days These drugs usage is increasing because of efficacy , safety in controlling elivated cholesterol levels .
In general, Statin drugs side effects are mild like constipation , abdominal pain and cramps and these side effects will be reduced once therapy continues . But, Statin Drugs have to be used strictly with Physician’s prescription only after thorough diagnostic tests .
Recently, few reports are coming in the group of statin drugs and questioning Statin drugs side effects profile . These reports are stateing that these drugs may reduce brain functioning , but it is not confirmed . But, till this period these agents are safe, effective and easy for long term therapy .

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