Wacky statin effects
by
Dr. William D.
In general, I try to exhaust possibilities before resorting to the statin drugs. But we still do use them, both in general pract ...
MedlinePlus Drug Information: Simvastatin Sep 30, 2008 ...Simvastatin may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if this symptom is severe or does not go away:. constipation ...
Over-the-counter statins aren't available in US "A physician needs to help a patient determine if they need it. And someone needs to follow them to make sure they don't have side effects."
The top 10 medical stories of 2008 Many said exercise and diet changes were more effective than drugs, and obviously do not carry any side effects. Some questioned whether the numbers really ...
US Seniors May Be Taking Risky Drug Combinations Each prescription contains information provided by the manufacturer explaining the possible side effects and other information about the medication. ...
health corner: cholesterol Jun 25, 2008 ...Side effects vary depending on which statin you take, but may include ... When combined with a statin, side effects may include chest pain, ...
Statins Can Hinder Muscle Repair The most frequently reported side effect of statin therapy is fatigue, with about 9 percent of patients reporting muscle pain. As doses of the medication ...