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When to Start or Stop Statins in Older Adults: Tim Anderson, Rita Redberg, Mike Rich
In 1987, lovastatin became the first FDA-approved statin in the United States. Four decades later, statins are among the most frequently prescribed medications nationwide, with atorvastatin topping the overall list. Now, updated guidelines have expanded statin eligibility to cover nearly every older adult.
On today's episode, we are joined by experts Tim Anderson, Rita Redberg, and Mike Rich to discuss when to start, and when to stop, statin therapy in older adults.
Topics we talk about on starting and stopping statins in older adults include:
Updates and changes for statin use in older…
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