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What Causes Loose Stool After Taking Statins?

I'm a 27 year old female and I just started taking statins two days ago. My stool has been loose for the past week and this morning it was all bright green. Is this a side effect of the medication that I will just need to deal with? Is it dangerous? Do I need to go back to my doctor to try a different kind?
Tue, 16 Jan 2018
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Hello dear

Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query in details .

* This is possible side effect of the statins , needs dose adjustment or
change of molecule with your doctor .

Hope this will help you for sure .
Wishing you fine recovery .

Welcome for any further guidance .
Regards .
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What Causes Loose Stool After Taking Statins?

Hello dear Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com I have evaluated your query in details . * This is possible side effect of the statins , needs dose adjustment or change of molecule with your doctor . Hope this will help you for sure . Wishing you fine recovery . Welcome for any further guidance . Regards .