In my case, statins did not lower the count, but did cause bleeding and extensive petechiae.
Statins
Statins are more effective, but even if you take statins, you need to make lifestyle changes. It is absolutely essential to eat healthy in order to lower cholesterol.
Statins are a group of medicines that can help lower rates of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol in the blood.They are taken to lower the cholesterol the body, aimed at people at risk of or have arterial and heart diseases.
No, statins are not controlled substances. They are prescription medications commonly used to lower cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of heart disease.
I believe that cancer does make your WBC lower.
Statins are most frequently prescribed to lower cholesterol that cannot be lowered by diet and exercise. The side effects are numerous, so it is advisable to try to alter lifestyle practices first.
Pravastatin is a drug and a member of the statin family. This drug, like other statins, attempts to lower cholesterol by preventing the liver from making cholesterol. Statins inhibit HMG-CoA reductase, which is an enzyme responsible for the synthesis of cholesterol.
I would not think so. The virus would be tearing your immune system apart, and lower your wbc count in the process.
Statins reduce the ESR
No statins don't make you put on weight....
If your body cannot tolerate statins for cholesterol, you can still lower your cholesterol by including a little more fat in your diet such as anti-inflammatory omega-3 fats from salmon, sardines, tuna, or nuts.