High Statin Doses Raises Likelihood of Developing Diabetes

Thu, 23 Jun 2011
According to new research, individuals who take high doses of statins are more at risk of developing diabetes.

However, that risk needs to be considered against a lowering of the risk of heart attacks and strokes.

Those who have high blood cholesterol are more suscetible to getting a heart attack or a stroke.

Drugs known as statins are considered the most effective way of reducing levels of bad cholesterol and associated cardiovascular problems.

Your average patient is prescribed a moderate dose, that is, 10 mg of atorvastatin or 20 mg simvastatin. However, this may increase to a high dose of 80 mg should cholesterol levels not drop.

High dose statin treatment decreases risk of cardiovascular problems more than moderate doses. However, new research has demonstrated that statin treatment raises the risk of an individual developing diabetes, and that risk is at its highest amongst those on high doses.

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