A new study explains how cholesterol-lowering medications can lead to muscle damage and identifies a possible approach to making these treatments safer. Statins have dramatically improved cardiovascul ...

Many people stop taking cholesterol-lowering statins because they experience muscle aches, weakness, and fatigue.

Brilinta (ticagrelor) is a prescription drug that’s used to lower the risk of heart attack and stroke. This drug can interact with other medications and some supplements. For example, Brilinta can ...

An alternative option for patients who have tried several statins and experienced recurrent myalgia is to initiate a more potent statin, such as atorvastatin or rosuvastatin, on an every-other-day or ...

Actemra (tocilizumab) is a prescription drug that’s used to treat certain inflammatory conditions. This drug can interact with some other medications. For example, Actemra can interact with omeprazole ...