Statin Drugs

Dangers of Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs

Dangers of Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs

According to a study published June 10, 2013, in the journal Mayo Clinic Proceedings antidepressants and cholesterol-reducing drugs are the two categories of prescription drugs most widely used among patients ages 50 to 64, and their use is likely to increase as that cadre ages into Medicare eligibility.

Dangers of Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs

Dangers of Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs

According to a study published June 10, 2013, in the Journal Mayo Clinic Proceedings, antidepressants and cholesterol-reducing drugs are the two categories of prescription drugs most widely used among patients ages 50 to 64, and their use is likely to increase as that cadre ages into Medicare eligibility.

One in four boomers has a statin prescription.