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New Warning Labels for Statins

For the millions of Americans who take statins to prevent heart disease, there is big news about this class of drugs.

FDA Warns on Cholesterol Drug Zocor

by Dr. Leo Galland

FDA Warns on Cholesterol Drug Zocor

Cholesterol-lowering drugs known as statins are among the most prescribed medications in the U.S.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been evaluating the statin drug Zocor (simvastatin) and has issued a warning that the drug could increase the risk of muscle injury. The most severe form of muscle injury could lead to kidney damage, kidney failure, and death, according to the FDA warning.

Lower Heart Disease Risk by Combining Statin and Arginine

by Dr. Leo Galland

Lower Heart Disease Risk by Combining Statin and Arginine

Statin drugs can be effective in reducing blood levels of cholesterol but have limited effectiveness in reducing blood levels of other types of fat, especially triglycerides. High levels of triglycerides in blood are considered to be an important risk factor for heart disease. Their levels are often not reduced by statin drugs or by low fat, cholesterol-reducing diets.