Tag: statins
Red Yeast Rice and Statins: Why Combining Them Can Be Dangerous
- by Colin Edward Egan
- on 9 Feb 2026
Red yeast rice contains the same active ingredient as statins and can cause dangerous muscle and liver damage when taken together. Learn why combining them is risky - and what safer alternatives exist.
PCSK9 Inhibitors vs Statins: Side Effects and Outcomes
- by Colin Edward Egan
- on 21 Dec 2025
PCSK9 inhibitors and statins both lower LDL cholesterol but differ in effectiveness, side effects, and cost. Statins are first-line and affordable; PCSK9 inhibitors offer stronger LDL reduction without muscle pain but require injections and are much more expensive.