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Problems with taking statins?
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Yes: Used to lower cholesterol, statins can sometimes irritate the liver. More often, they can cause muscle aches & weakness, rarely leading to rhabdomyolysis. More recently, fda changed labeling notifying of possible increase in blood sugars & possible memory impairment in those taking statins. Check out my thoughts at http://alvinblin.Blogspot.Com/2012/02/dark-side-of-statins-part-3-fda-steps.Html.
Answered 2/13/2016
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