Statins Flashcards
1
Q
What are statins?
A
They are drugs that can reduce the amount of cholesterol in the blood
2
Q
What does this slow down?
A
Fatty deposits forming
3
Q
Advantages of statins?
A
Reduce strokes, coronary heart disease, heart attacks
4
Q
Disadvantages of statins?
A
Taken regularly over time, Unwanted side effects, takes time to work
