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A member asked:
Given the dangers of using statins is there a safer substitute for that medication?
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you are mistaken: It's an unfortunate misconception to avoid statins because of their "danger." no other medication class has shown the magnitude of benefit as statins. Not taking them is like never driving your car because of the possibility of an accident. Serious side effects are exceptionally rare, around 1 in 100, 000. Minor side effects are common (1 in 10) but are dose related - avoided with lower dose.
Answered 4/12/2019
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Yes, glad you asked: New research is looking into the whole question of avoiding unnecessary use of statins. Here's a piece of the info - follow the links and ask your doctor to check it out too. Dr. Randy baker (here on healthtap) is quite knowledgeable on this topic. Search him out here. Good luck.
Answered 8/30/2017
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