Most statin side-effects not caused by the drugs, study finds
While labels list dozens of possible risks only four are supported by evidence, say researchers Almost all side-effects listed for statins are not caused by the drugs, according to the world’s most comprehensive review of evidence.Other than the well-known risks around muscle pain and diabetes,...
<p>While labels list dozens of possible risks only four are supported by evidence, say researchers </p><p>Almost all side-effects listed for statins are not caused by the drugs, according to the world’s most comprehensive review of evidence.</p><p>Other than the well-known risks around muscle pain and diabetes, only four of 66 other statin side-effects listed on labels – liver test changes, minor liver abnormalities, urine changes and tissue swelling – are supported by evidence. And the risks are very small, according to the systematic review and meta-analysis published in <a href="https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(25)01578-8/fulltext">the Lancet</a>.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/feb/05/majority-statins-side-effects-not-caused-by-drug">Continue reading...</a>
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