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Statins are primarily used to lower cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. There is some evidence suggesting that statins may have anti-inflammatory effects, which could potentially influence white blood cell (WBC) counts. However, the effect of statins on WBC counts can vary among individuals, and they are not typically prescribed specifically for this purpose. Consult a healthcare provider for personalized advice regarding statin use and blood cell counts.
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Do statins lower platelet count?
In my case, statins did not lower the count, but did cause bleeding and extensive petechiae.
Drugs to lower cholesterol levels in the bloodstream are called?
Statins
Are cholesterol controlling foods as effective as 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.
What are statins?
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.
Are Statins controlled substances?
No, statins are not controlled substances. They are prescription medications commonly used to lower cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of heart disease.
Are wbc and rbc hgb hct counts low with cancer?
I believe that cancer does make your WBC lower.
Why do people take statins?
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.
What is pravastatin used for?
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.
How does statins effect Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate?
Statins reduce the ESR
Do HIV patients have normal wbc count after 6 years from infection?
I would not think so. The virus would be tearing your immune system apart, and lower your wbc count in the process.
Do Statins help you lose weight?
No statins don't make you put on weight....
Are statins in losartan?
There are no statins in losartan. Losartan purely lowers blood pressure, not cholesterol.
