Atorvastatin is a widely used high-intensity statin but the NHS has warned that it could cause potentially dangerous side ...

The NHS advises that pregnant women should generally avoid atorvastatin due to potential risks to fetal development and birth ...

SaveHealth reports on cholesterol medications, detailing common types like statins, their effects, and safety considerations ...

High cholesterol can lead to potentially lethal problems such as heart attacks and strokes - and the NHS has issued guidance ...

Atorvastatin is frequently given to those with high blood cholesterol, as well as those with a family history of heart ...

Cholesterol disorders affect millions of people globally and are among the leading risk factors for cardiovascular diseases, including heart attack and stroke. Statins are the first-line therapy for ...

The NHS has detailed important advice about Atorvastatin side effects, including when to seek emergency help, though most ...

Atorvastatin is a commonly prescribed statin used to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes.

DEAR DR ROACH: I am a 74-year-old woman who has been on 40 mg of atorvastatin for years. During the past year or two, I started feeling tired all the time. I did have spurts of energy at times, but ...

This article originally appeared on The Conversation. If you take cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins, you may have noticed a flurry of news coverage since late October 2025 about an extensive ...