Medically reviewed by Anisha Shah, MD Key Takeaways Crestor and Lipitor are statins that help lower cholesterol and ...

Statins have been blamed for everything short of causing bad hair days—especially by the alternative-medicine crowd, who treat “Lipitor” like it’s a controlled substance. A new Lancet meta-analysis of ...

Statins are a class of prescription drugs used to lower LDL cholesterol. Weight gain is not a reported side effect, but some people may gain weight on statins due to dietary changes and other factors.

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 ...