Tag: statin side effects
- December 4 2025
- 12 Comments
- Colin Winthrop
Hypothyroidism and Statins: How to Reduce Myopathy Risk
Hypothyroidism increases the risk of muscle damage from statins. Learn how to safely manage both conditions by optimizing thyroid levels, choosing the right statin, and monitoring for early signs of myopathy.
- December 1 2025
- 12 Comments
- Colin Winthrop
PCSK9 Inhibitors vs Statins: Side Effects and Outcomes
PCSK9 inhibitors and statins both lower cholesterol but work differently. Statins are affordable and proven, while PCSK9 inhibitors offer stronger LDL reduction with fewer muscle side effects - ideal for those who can't tolerate statins or need deeper cholesterol control.
- November 21 2025
- 15 Comments
- Colin Winthrop
Which Statins Cause the Most Muscle Pain? Evidence-Based Comparison
Discover which statins are most likely to cause muscle pain and why most cases aren't actually due to the medication. Evidence-based comparison of simvastatin, atorvastatin, pravastatin, and fluvastatin.