Statins are widely prescribed drugs for patients with high cholesterol. If you use statin, be aware of the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) recent warning that patients taking this drug are prone to a small risk of higher blood sugar levels which can lead to being diagnosed with diabetes and loss of memory.
The FDA is said to require all drug makers of statins, top brands Zocor, Lipitor and Crestor, to add warning labels of such risks. According to statistics, more than 20 million Americans are prescribed to this drug.
Some doctors say the benefits out weigh the risks. As always, work with your doctor.
The FDA is said to require all drug makers of statins, top brands Zocor, Lipitor and Crestor, to add warning labels of such risks. According to statistics, more than 20 million Americans are prescribed to this drug.
Some doctors say the benefits out weigh the risks. As always, work with your doctor.
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