Tag: LDL cholesterol

PCSK9 Inhibitors vs Statins: Side Effects and Outcomes
Medicine

PCSK9 Inhibitors vs Statins: Side Effects and Outcomes

PCSK9 inhibitors and statins both lower LDL cholesterol but differ in side effects, cost, and use cases. Statins are first-line and affordable; PCSK9 inhibitors offer stronger LDL reduction with fewer muscle side effects but require injections and are expensive.

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