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Statins
- What are Statins?
- Statins are any group of drugs which reduce levels of LDL
cholesterol in the blood.
- Statins are any group of drugs which reduce levels of LDL
cholesterol in the blood.
- Side effects
- Pain and damage in
the muscles - this is
the most common
side effect
- Liver damage
- Digestive problems
- Rash or flushing
- Increased blood sugar
- Type 2 diabetes
- Neurological
side effects
- Pain and damage in
the muscles - this is
the most common
side effect
- What is LDL
- LDL cholestrerol is often referred to as "bad
cholesterol" and statins reduce the
production of it in the liver
- LDL stands for Low-density lipoprotein
- LDL cholestrerol is often referred to as "bad
cholesterol" and statins reduce the
production of it in the liver
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