Statin pain largely ‘fake news’: Side effects rarely associated with the drug

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Statin pain largely ‘fake news’: Side effects rarely associated with the drug

13 September 2023

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Wednesday 13 September 2023, 04:00 AM

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The heart benefits of statins are clear, but patients remain concerned about pain side effects that aren’t supported by the research [Image: Alexander Sinn on Unsplash]

New studies are confirming earlier findings that the side effects of statins are largely “fake news”, says cardiologist Gerard Wilkins. Studies ind

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