Starting a statin can bring up mixed feelings. You may understand why your doctor prescribed it, but still feel unsure about side effects. You may have read about muscle pain, liver tests, diabetes risk, or interactions online. Some information is useful. Some is exaggerated. Some is missing the most important point: side effects should be […]

Why Was I Prescribed Diabetes Medicine for Heart Failure? If you have recently been prescribed a diabetes medication for heart failure, you are not alone. Many people are surprised when they leave their doctor’s office with a prescription for a medicine they believed was only used to treat diabetes. One of the most common questions […]

Being told to start a statin can feel like a major step. For many people, the first question is not “What does this medicine do?” It is: “Do I have to take this forever?” The honest answer is: sometimes statins are intended as long-term treatment, but the right plan depends on why your doctor prescribed […]

Being prescribed a new medicine can raise a lot of questions, especially when the medicine is connected to heart health or cholesterol. If your doctor prescribed rosuvastatin, you may be wondering what it is, what it does, and why it was chosen for you. Rosuvastatin is a prescription statin medicine. It is commonly known by […]

If your doctor has prescribed atorvastatin, you may have left the appointment with a familiar medicine name but not much time to process what it means. Atorvastatin is a prescription statin medicine. It is commonly known by the brand name Lipitor, although many people take generic atorvastatin. Doctors prescribe it to help lower LDL cholesterol […]

If you have just been prescribed rosuvastatin or atorvastatin, you may be wondering why your doctor chose that particular statin. Rosuvastatin is commonly known by the brand name Crestor. Atorvastatin is commonly known by the brand name Lipitor. Both are prescription statin medicines used to help lower LDL cholesterol and reduce the risk of certain […]