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Understanding Statins and Drug Interactions

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Comparing Statin Options
Not all Patients are the Same. Not all Statins are the Same.

The good news about statins is that you have a lot of options. Not all statins are the same. There are important differences to consider about each statin that you should discuss with your healthcare provider. Some questions to ask them are:​

  • What statin dose should I take?​
  • What medications and supplements should I avoid while taking a statin?​
  • Can I drink grapefruit juice with this statin?​
  • What should I do if I experience statin side effects?

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Statin Intolerance and Side Effects
Studies Show that 9.1% of Patients Experience Statin Intol​erance

Statin intolerance is when someone cannot take their statin therapy due to side-effects or adverse events they experience. Certain risk factors that increase your chances including:

  • Being female: 47.9% increase risk​
  • Increasing age: 33.1% increased risk​
  • Having hypothyroidism: 39.6% increased risk​
  • Being overweight: 30.6% increased risk

Learn more about additional statin intolerance risk factors here and what you can do.

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Difference Between Hydrophilic and Lipophilic Statins

Some statins are hydrophilic (water-loving) and others are lipophilic (fat-loving). There are key differences between these two type of statins that are important to know before choosing the right statin for you.

Learn more about the differences between hydrophilic and lipophilic statins.

Statins and Muscle Pain

Muscle pain is the #1 reason people stop taking statins. If you experience muscle pain while taking a statin talk with your healthcare provider. There are many things you can do.

Learn more about statins and muscle pain.

Statins for Specific Patient Types

Not all patients are the same. If you have multiple risk factors for heart disease, are of Asian descent, are living with diabetes, or are taking multiple medications, then this video is right for you.

Learn about statin use in specific patient populations.

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