Consumer Reports Insights: Women are at risk of taking drugs unnecessarily - Washington Post
Consumer Reports Insights: Women are at risk of taking drugs unnecessarilyWashington PostStatins Examples: Atorvastatin (Lipitor), lovastatin (Mevacor and generics), pravastatin (Pravachol and generics).
Statins work as well for women as men: study - Reuters
Statins work as well for women as men: studyReutersStatins include well-known cholesterol fighters like atorvastatin (Lipitor), simvastatin (Zocor), pravastatin (Pravachol) and rosuvastatin (Crestor).
Both Sexes Enjoy Statin Benefits - MedPage Today
MedPage TodayBoth Sexes Enjoy Statin BenefitsMedPage TodayStatins included simvastatin (Zocor), lovastatin (Mevacor), pravastatin (Pravachol), atorvastatin (Lipitor), and rosuvastatin (Crestor).
Lipitor patent ends; generic available: What now? - Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles TimesLipitor patent ends; generic available: What now?Los Angeles TimesThese include lovastatin (Mevacor), pravastatin (Pravachol) and simvastatin (Zocor).
The Problem With Statistics - Dynamic Chiropractic
The Problem With StatisticsDynamic ChiropracticDrug companies like to use a statistical reference called 'relative risk,' meaning that, for example, a 31 percent reduction in heart attacks with a statin called Pravachol (according to a 1995 study) sounds good.