Statins - Cholestrol

Statins Used to Treat High Cholesterol Reduces Lung Cancer by 50%
Statins used to treat high cholesterol also shows promises of lowering chances
of lung cancer. Researchers say people taking statins for high cholesterol have
a 50% less chance of developing lung cancer. After taking statin for six months
there was a 50% less chance of the patient getting lung cancer. Those who were
taking the drug for less than six months had better chances of getting lung
cancer.

In studies using statins, they have reported statins lowered the LDL cholesterol
levels. People taking statins had significant reductions in heart attacks and
coronary heart disease. Following a diet with low cholesterol, low saturated
fat, and increasing your physical activity, as well as taking statins, showed
significant drops in cholesterol.

Statins are usually taken at nighttime in a single dose; this can be taken with
your evening meal or at bedtime. Statin is usually taken at nighttime because
the body makes more cholesterol at night. Most patients taking statins usually
see results within 4-6 weeks. During the 6th and 8th week of taking statins, the
doctor will do your first check of your LDL cholesterol level. During this time
the doctor will determine if your medication should be adjusted or changed so
that you will meet your goal.

There are several medications on the market that contain statins. Two of the
most popular medications are Lipitor and Crestor. Lipitor is highly effective in
lowering LDL cholesterol when it is used in large doses. However, it is very
uncommon for this medication to be taken in large doses. Lipitor has also been
shown to reduce coronary heart disease in people with hypertension. Another
popular drug on the market is Crestor. This is the newest drug with statin in it
approved in the U.S. Crestor is the most potent cholesterol medication used with
statins. This medication lowers high cholesterol levels.

Many people today in the U.S. are taking these drugs to control their
cholesterol levels. However, these drugs do carry some risks with them when
taking them. These side effects are rare but include liver problems, muscle
soreness, pain, and weakness. Also, if you begin to experience brown urine
contact you physician. Blood tests will need to be done for muscle problems or
muscle breakdown. This condition is called rhabdomyolysis. This usually only
occurs in people who are taking other medication that interfere with the
breakdown of statins.

It is advised that people who do not have high cholesterol levels don't take
statins. You should not take statins just to lower your chances of developing
heart disease, lung cancer, or coronary heart disease. Although, we would hope
that researchers would test patients who have lung cancer, heart disease, or
coronary heart disease treating them with statins. This could reduce lung
cancer, heart disease, and coronary disease within patients who don't have high
cholesterol levels.