Statins

The life-changing side effects of statins you really need to know

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The life-changing side effects of statins you really need to know

Millions of people in the UK taking statin cholesterol-lowering drugs may be unaware of the side effects that could leave them with long-term health problems Statins can cause nausea but also have more serious side effects(Getty Images/iStockphoto) Statin users should be aware of some of the less pleasant side effects associated with using the drugs, … Read more

Statins have outstanding high potency for diabetes and cataract risk

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A photo of a woman pushing an atorvastatin tablet from its blisterpack.

Two high-intensity statin regimens showed similar clinical efficacy when directly compared in secondary prevention, but one regimen was associated with a higher risk of diabetes and cataracts in results from the LODESTAR trial. Whether they were randomized to rosuvastatin (Crestor) or atorvastatin (Lipitor), those with existing coronary artery disease (CAD) had no statistically significant difference … Read more