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.