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Review finds four statin harms

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A meta-analysis of 124,000 participants found that only four of 66 adverse effects listed on statin labels were supported by evidence, suggesting most packaging warnings were overstated.

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No, statins don't hurt. There is another meta-analysis to prove it

Statins do not cause most of the side effects listed on drug labels. A new study reinforces the safety and efficacy of the best-known cholesterol-lowering drug.

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Tages-Anzeiger
Statins under analysis: Cholesterol-lowering drugs have far fewer side effects than previously thought

Only 4 of the 66 listed side effects can be substantiated. A study with 124,000 participants now dispels misinformation.

Statins under analysis: Cholesterol-lowering drugs have far fewer side effects than previously thought
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To Vima
Statins: Their benefits outweigh their side effects

While the labels list dozens of potential risks, only four of them are supported by evidence, according to researchers.

Statins: Their benefits outweigh their side effects
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The Sidney Morning Herald
Study finds side effects of Australia’s most prescribed drugs overstated

New research has found that statins, Australia's most prescribed drug, do not cause most of the side effects listed on the packaging.

Study finds side effects of Australia’s most prescribed drugs overstated
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Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung
Study on statins: Cholesterol-lowering drugs have fewer side effects than expected

Medicines that lower cholesterol protect against heart attacks. However, many people fear side effects. But only a fraction of what the package insert says is true.

Study on statins: Cholesterol-lowering drugs have fewer side effects than expected
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Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung
Study on statins: Cholesterol-lowering drugs have fewer side effects than expected

Medicines that lower cholesterol protect against heart attacks. However, many people fear side effects. But only a fraction of what the package insert says is true.

Study on statins: Cholesterol-lowering drugs have fewer side effects than expected
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