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Moderate exercise safe for people with muscle pain from statins, study suggests

Scientists said the findings are reassuring for people who experience muscle pain or fatigue from the cholesterol lowering drugs.

The Independent UK · Apr 3, 2023

Got muscle pain from statins? A cholesterol-lowering alternative might be for you

New evidence shows bempedoic acid works to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart attacks, without the muscle pain that some people suffer when taking statins.

WEKU · Mar 13, 2023

New pill cuts cholesterol, heart attacks — and it’s not a statin

Nexletol also blocks cholesterol production in the liver but in a different way than statins and without the muscle pain that can be a side effect of taking statins.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 8, 2023

Statins vs. supplements: New study finds one is 'vastly superior' to cut cholesterol

Millions of people are prescribed statins to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease, but many would rather take supplements instead. A new study shows statins are much more effective.

WEKU · Nov 6, 2022

Statins side effects: Gastrointestinal issues to look out for including flatulence

Statins can help patients living with high cholesterol to help reduce their risk of a heart attack or stroke, but the drug can also affect other body parts including the stomach, causing a number of gastrointestinal symptoms

Daily Mirror · Nov 2, 2022

Hair loss and unexplained rashes could be hidden side effects from popular medication

Statins are used by millions of people throughout the world to help lower their risk of serious health conditions. Side effects reported from the drug may include hair loss and itchy skin

Daily Mirror · Oct 27, 2022

Taking statins cuts risk of dying from Covid by a third, say scientists

A major study has made the discovery

Wales Online · Oct 22, 2022

Statins are a 'modern effective therapy' - and 'not to blame for muscle aches and pains'

Miriam Stoppard discusses new research from Oxford which refutes the commonly held myth that statins are responsible for muscle pain

Daily Mirror · Oct 20, 2022

High cholesterol: Is it dangerous to suddenly stop taking statins?

High cholesterol has become one of the most common and concerning 'silent killers' of all time. Not only does it increase your chance of developing heart disease, but it even puts you at a greater risk of a heart attack or a stroke.

The Times of India · Oct 12, 2022

Pill costing just 4P could save 18MILLION Brits from heart attacks or strokes

Doctors are reportedly being advised to offer patients greater reassurance about the pills in the hope that millions more will take them when prescribed

Daily Mirror · Sep 27, 2022