Take a look at the product insert for a statin and you’ll see a long list of side effects. The majority of them, a new study suggests, are likely exaggerated. Despite their widespread use, many ...

Misconceptions that statins come with a high risk of side effects are keeping many people away from these cholesterol-lowering drugs. A new research review has found that statins do not cause the ...

Millions of Americans have flushed their statin prescriptions down the toilet after reading the warning label. Memory loss. Depression. Sexual dysfunction. Sleep problems. Nerve damage. The list goes ...

Statins are the most prescribed drugs in America. At last count, over 50 million people were taking medications such as atorvastatin, rosuvastatin, simvastatin, pravastatin or lovastatin to control ...

What are statins? The uses and side effects of cholesterol medication - It’s essential to discuss your personal circumstances with a GP when considering statins ...

At the end of the study, those taking the drug had 21% lower LDL cholesterol levels than those taking a placebo. They also ...