Common pill for cholesterol has leaves man, 47, unable to walk
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https://www.thesun.ie/health/10666341/statin-pill-cholesterol-man-unable-walk-wheelchair/
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https://www.thesun.ie/health/10666341/statin-pill-cholesterol-man-unable-walk-wheelchair/
The Irish Sun
Common pill for cholesterol ‘leaves man, 47, unable to walk and using a wheelchair’ after horror ordeal
A MAN has claimed the common pill he took for cholesterol has left him unable to walk and needing to use a wheelchair. Mark Freeman, 47, started taking the statin medication four years ago and had …
New #Cholesterol Drugs Could Harm Lungs, Warns Groundbreaking Global Study
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https://scitechdaily.com/new-cholesterol-drugs-could-harm-lungs-warns-groundbreaking-global-study/
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https://scitechdaily.com/new-cholesterol-drugs-could-harm-lungs-warns-groundbreaking-global-study/
SciTechDaily
New Cholesterol Drugs Could Harm Lungs, Warns Groundbreaking Global Study
Statins lower the risk of dementia, however, a new drug negatively affects lung function. One of the most extensive global studies on the effects of cholesterol-lowering drugs has underscored a problem with a new class of drugs that could impair lung function…
One of the most commonly prescribed #statins raises #diabetes risk
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https://studyfinds.org/commonstatin-raises-diabetes-risk/
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https://studyfinds.org/commonstatin-raises-diabetes-risk/
Study Finds
One of the most commonly prescribed statins raises diabetes risk
Rosuvastatin, a cholesterol-lowering drug associated with decreased LDL levels, also appears to cause a higher risk of diabetes.
Based on emerging evidence on statins’ potential cardiac downsides, the authors of the new review warn that “physicians in general are not aware that statins can cause heart failure and are clearly not recognizing it.”
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https://www.zerohedge.com/medical/long-term-use-statins-linked-heart-disease-studies
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https://www.zerohedge.com/medical/long-term-use-statins-linked-heart-disease-studies
ZeroHedge
Long-Term Use Of Statins Linked To Heart Disease: Studies
Statins may act as “mitochondrial toxins"
Most people know that #statins can cause muscle pain. Not many realize that there is now enough data to suggest statins can cause #diabetes.
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https://www.peoplespharmacy.com/articles/do-statins-cause-diabetes-many-mds-wish-it-werent-so
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https://www.peoplespharmacy.com/articles/do-statins-cause-diabetes-many-mds-wish-it-werent-so
https://www.peoplespharmacy.com/
Do Statins Cause Diabetes? Many MDs Wish It Weren’t So!
Most people know that statins can cause muscle pain. Not many realize that there is now enough data to suggest statins can cause diabetes.
DR ELLIE CANNON: Are #statins to blame for my #kidneydisease?
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https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-13204587/DR-ELLIE-CANNON-statins-blame-kidney-disease.html
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https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-13204587/DR-ELLIE-CANNON-statins-blame-kidney-disease.html
Mail Online
DR ELLIE CANNON: Are statins to blame for my kidney disease?
At a recent check-up I was informed that I had developed chronic kidney disease, a total shock. Could my statin and a blood-pressure pill have caused this problem?
Over 17 million people may be taking #statins they do not need
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https://www.healthline.com/health-news/new-analysis-finds-millions-of-people-on-statins-may-not-need-them#Takeaway
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https://www.healthline.com/health-news/new-analysis-finds-millions-of-people-on-statins-may-not-need-them#Takeaway
Healthline
New Analysis Finds Millions of People on Statins May Not Need Them
New research finds that millions of people currently taking statins to lower cholesterol may not actually need this medication to stay heart healthy.
New #Cholesterol Guidelines Could Drastically Reduce Statin Use for Millions -
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https://scitechdaily.com/new-cholesterol-guidelines-could-drastically-reduce-statin-use-for-millions/
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https://scitechdaily.com/new-cholesterol-guidelines-could-drastically-reduce-statin-use-for-millions/
SciTechDaily
New Cholesterol Guidelines Could Drastically Reduce Statin Use for Millions
Adopting new PREVENT equations could lead to a significant reduction in statin recommendations, impacting 40% of currently eligible U.S. adults, and highlights the importance of precise risk assessment and patient communication in cholesterol management.…
"The study suggests that our previous risk assessment tools may have overestimated cardiovascular risk for a significant portion of the population, leading to potential overtreatment with statins."
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https://greenmedinfo.com/content/study-suggests-40-fewer-americans-need-statins
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https://greenmedinfo.com/content/study-suggests-40-fewer-americans-need-statins
Greenmedinfo
Study Suggests 40% Fewer Americans Need Statins
Study Suggests 40% Fewer Americans Need Statins In a groundbreaking study that could reshape cardiovascular disease prevention, researchers have found that millions of Americans currently taking statins may not actually need them
#Statins for Kids? The Dangerous Hype Behind Recent Headlines and the Hidden Influence of #BigPharma
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https://greenmedinfo.com/content/statins-kids-dangerous-hype-behind-recent-headlines-and-hidden-influence-big-p
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https://greenmedinfo.com/content/statins-kids-dangerous-hype-behind-recent-headlines-and-hidden-influence-big-p
Greenmedinfo
Statins for Kids? The Dangerous Hype Behind Recent Headlines and the Hidden Influence of Big Pharma
Statins for Kids? The Dangerous Hype Behind Recent Headlines and the Hidden Influence of Big Pharma Recent headlines urging statin use in children as young as 15 are based on flawed science, ignore hundreds of known adverse effects, and may be influenced…