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Rate of Statin-Linked Muscle Woes Unclear, Study Suggests
FRIDAY, April 27 (HealthDay News) -- It's been long known that people on high doses of statins, cholesterol-lowering medications taken by millions of Americans, are at risk for a rare yet serious muscle condition. However, new research suggests th...
Higher Statin Doses Linked to Fewer Heart Attacks, Stroke
TUESDAY, Nov. 9 (HealthDay News) -- Using high doses of cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins appears to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke or the need for additional cardiac procedures more than regular doses of statins in people who hav...
Statins May Cause Muscle Damage in Some Patients
MONDAY, July 6 (HealthDay News) -- Statins, medications widely used to lower cholesterol, may cause structural damage to the muscles of people experiencing muscle aches and weakness, a new study has found. The damage may occur even when tests for ...
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