According to a new US study findings, statin drugs can prove helpful in lowering prostate cancer risk. It also says that you can derive some urological benefits as well.

These finding have come out of preliminary phases and need further clinical trials to attest to the facts. But these are certainly some good news for men who suffer from high cholesterol levels with additional prostate problems. During this study, it was also found that men taking statins were less likely to suffer from prostate and erectile dysfunction problems.

Let us talk a bit about the use of statin drugs. Statins are cholesterol lowering drugs that can also reduce risks for heart attack and stroke among patients who are at high risk. Some of the most popular statin drugs include Crestor, which is manufactured by AstraZeneca Plc’s, and Lipitor, which is manufactured by Pfizer.

Crestor is a tablet, which contains rosuvastatin calcium as the main ingredient. It’s a type of statin that helps reduce the production of cholesterol in the liver.

Crestor is a prescription drug that should be taken only, if the doctor approves it for you. Like all prescription drugs, it can have its benefits as well as side effects. It is available on 121doc online clinic, where private patients can do an online consultation for this drug. If the doctor finds them eligible for intake of this drug, then they can also buy it online.

Source: www.reuters.com