US Medical Term · medications
Statin
Estatina
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Statin |
| Spanish (Español) | Estatina |
| Chinese (中文) | 他汀類藥物 |
| Korean (한국어) | 스타틴 |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Thuốc statin |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Statin |
| Portuguese (Português) | Estatina |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | ยากลุ่มสแตติน |
| Japanese (日本語) | スタチン |
What it means
Statins are medications that lower LDL (bad) cholesterol by reducing the amount of cholesterol the liver makes. Lowering cholesterol helps reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke. Common statins include atorvastatin (Lipitor), simvastatin, and rosuvastatin (Crestor). They are usually taken once daily, often at bedtime. Most people tolerate statins well, but muscle aches are a known side effect — tell your doctor if you experience severe muscle pain or weakness. Avoid grapefruit juice with some statins, as it can increase side effects. Statins work best alongside a healthy diet low in saturated fat.
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
Is this a statin medication to lower my cholesterol?
¿Este es un medicamento de tipo estatina para bajar mi colesterol?
Should I avoid grapefruit while taking this cholesterol medication?
¿Debo evitar la toronja mientras tomo este medicamento para el colesterol?
Can you check if muscle pain I am feeling could be related to my statin?
¿Puede verificar si el dolor muscular que siento podría estar relacionado con mi estatina?
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Last reviewed: September 2026