Share on Pinterest A major review has found that the majority of statin side effects are not scientifically backed. Image Credit: BSIP/Getty Images Most statin side effects listed on drug packaging ...

Statins lower cholesterol levels, reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke, and improve overall heart health. In the late 1970s, researchers found that a substance called mevastatin, isolated from a ...

Statins are a cornerstone of heart health, but muscle pain and weakness cause many patients to quit taking them. Scientists have now identified the precise molecular trigger behind these side effects.

Few medicines have sparked as much debate as statins. Cardiologists often describe them as life-saving, while some patients remain wary of side effects or uneasy about taking a daily pill. Statins sit ...

Statins are effective, safe drugs that help many people manage their cholesterol. But they also can increase your blood sugar and pose a risk of hyperglycemia, or high blood sugar, if you have ...

Statins may cause muscle issues by activating inflammatory danger signals in muscle cells Statins reduce isoprenoids, disrupting muscle cell functions and triggering metabolic stress NLRP3 ...

Some people taking statins may gain weight due to factors not directly related to the medication. No evidence exists that statins cause weight gain. Weight gain is not a reported side effect of statin ...