Topic: Crestor

President Joe Biden completed his first full day of Paxlovid treatment after experiencing a mild fever of 99.4 degrees and a loose cough. Medical reports indicate his vitals remain normal on room air, though his regular medications, Eliquis and Crestor, have been temporarily suspended. Concerns are raised regarding the risks of stopping powerful blood thinners like Eliquis suddenly, even when replaced by low-dose aspirin.

Scientific American reports that cholesterol-lowering statins like Crestor, which President Trump takes, can cause memory loss and affect mental well-being. There is speculation that this could become the next theme in the "Trump rotation" of media attacks on his fitness for office. However, some argue that mainstream media may avoid this angle to protect the interests of Big Pharma advertisers.

The osteoporosis drug Fosamax is linked to an increased risk of esophageal cancer in long-term users. Meanwhile, the FDA has approved AstraZeneca's statin drug, Crestor, for use as a preventative measure in healthy individuals, a move the hosts criticize as over-medication.