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Brand examples (illustrative): Storvas · Atorva · Tonact (examples)
Cholesterol tablet that powerfully cuts heart-attack and stroke risk in indicated patients.
Updated: 15 August 2026 · Review: pending — placeholder
Educational information only. Medication decisions should be made with a qualified healthcare professional. This page provides no personalised doses and never advises starting, stopping or changing prescriptions. In case of side effects or overdose, seek care promptly.
How it generally works: Inhibits HMG-CoA reductase in the liver, lowering LDL and stabilising artery plaque.
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Serious (seek care)
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Important warnings
Myth: Statins damage the liver in everyone.
Fact: Serious liver injury is rare; monitoring makes use safe for indicated patients.
Myth: Diet alone is always enough.
Fact: Diet helps ~10–15%; high-risk patients still need statins for proven protection.
Usually long-term while risk persists. Your cardiologist reviews need periodically — never stop on your own after a cardiac event.
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