Tag: statins
- 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.