Brief Answer:
Latest conclusions for statin safety&effectiveness
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for sharing your concern.
Statin drugs are one of the drug-groups used to lower
cholesterol. Their main action is to inhibit the
HMG-CoA reductase, thus, leading to less cholesterol produced by the liver.
It is used together with lifestyle and diet changes to optimize
lipid profile results.
According to recent studies regarding the side effects of statins, FDA is asking attention for statins risks.
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Such drugs are responsible for the severe side effects on muscles, liver injury,
memory loss and increasing the chances for developing type 2
diabetes.
If you are on statin drugs, I'd suggest to look for muscle problems (weakness, fatigue) and to keep monitoring your liver function and blood sugar levels, record the results for future reference.
All the best!
Dr.Alba
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