New Scientist on MSN
Statins don't cause most of the side effects listed on their labels
A review of the evidence suggests that statins are no more likely than a placebo to cause most of the side effects listed on ...
While labels list dozens of possible risks only four are supported by evidence, say researchers ...
Statins were linked to only four out of 66 suggested side effects in a major study, plus two previously known ones.
Feb 5 (Reuters) - Cholesterol-lowering statin drugs do not cause most of the side effects attributed to them on package ...
Experts clear up ‘ongoing confusion’ over side effects of drug used by millions - Statins are one of the most commonly ...
New research suggests that statins, effective cholesterol-lowering drugs, don't cause many of the side effects listed on their packaging.
Statins do not cause the majority of the conditions that have been listed in their package leaflets, including memory loss, ...
The Independent on MSN
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.
Many people who should be taking statins avoid them for fear of side effects. A large new study says most of those side effects don't actually show up.
In a new research review, this common cholesterol-lowering medication does not cause the majority of side effects listed on ...
Many listed adverse reactions of widely used medicine to reduce cholesterol are not supported by evidence, it says ...
Only four of 66 undesirable outcomes attributed to statins were significant, according to a new study in the Lancet.
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