Drugs known as alpha blockers-best known by brand names such as Lipitor,Mevacor,Pravachol,and Zocor-can cut the risk of dying of a heart attack by as much as 40 percent.

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Alpha blockers, such as doxazosin and terazosin, are not the same as the drugs listed (Lipitor, Mevacor, Pravachol, and Zocor), which are statins. Statins have been shown to reduce the risk of heart attacks, but alpha blockers may have other uses, such as treating high blood pressure and benign prostatic hyperplasia.

Drugs Known as Alpha Blockers-Best Known by Brand Names Such