Heart Attack and Statins

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Overview | Effect of Statins on Heart Attack | Side Effects and Warnings | Treatments

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Statins are drugs that help to lower blood cholesterol levels. They may be prescribed along with a low cholesterol diet if you have high cholesterol. Atorvastatin (Lipitor) may reduce the risk of repeat stroke or heart attack.

Common names include:

Atorvastatin (Lipitor)
(Pravachol)
Lovastatin (Mevacor)
Simvastatin (Zocor)
Fluvastatin (Lescol)

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Effect of Statins on Heart Attack

Statins may help reduce the risk of a heart attack by lowering cholesterol levels and decreasing inflammation.

Side Effects and Warnings

Possible side effects of statins include:

Headache
Stomach ache
Diarrhea
Muscle weakness
Joint pain
Liver damage

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