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Are statins the best choice for me?

Are statins the best choice for me? - Discussing your personal circumstances with a GP is essential when considering statins.
Only four of 66 undesirable outcomes attributed to statins were significant, according to a new study in the Lancet.
Statins were linked to only four out of 66 suggested side effects in a major study, plus two previously known ones.
“In some severe cases, atorvastatin can lead to damage to the muscle fibre, so it’s important that muscle pain that increases ...
A review of the evidence suggests that statins are no more likely than a placebo to cause most of the side effects listed on ...
Most side-effects linked to statins are not caused by the drugs, a new study suggests. After a comprehensive review of ...
Research indicates that many statin therapy side effects are not supported by evidence, suggesting a need for revised ...
New research suggests that statins, effective cholesterol-lowering drugs, don't cause many of the side effects listed on their packaging.
A large-scale study finds that most listed statin side effects are minimal, while the cardiovascular benefits dominate, prompting calls to revise labeling for clearer decision-making.
Many people who should be taking statins avoid them for fear of side effects. A large new study says most of those side ...
Are Warning Labels Misleading Patients? New Evidence Raises Questions In A Nutshell A massive analysis of more than 150,000 ...
With atorvastatin being the most commonly prescribed drug in England last year, a pharmacist has revealed one crucial side effect that patients must not disregard, while also debunking misconceptions ...