A major review finds most statin side-effects are not caused by the drugs. Researchers published the analysis in The Lancet after examining 19 trials with 124,000 participants. Evidence supported muscle pain, diabetes risk, and four minor effects, including liver test changes and swelling. The study found no strong evidence for 62 listed effects, such as memory loss, depression, or sleep problems. Lead author Christina Reith said statins did not increase common complaints compared with non-users. Senior author Rory Collins urged updates to drug labels to reflect the evidence. Experts said the benefits of statins far outweigh the small risks for most patients.
Study Finds Most Statin Side-Effects Not Caused by the Drugs
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