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What side effects will i have when i start to use statins for lowering cholesterol?
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Statin side effects: Hopefully you will have none! most people do not. I find zocor (simvastatin) or Simvastatin to have the most. Leg cramps are common with this one along with muscle aches. Sometimes coq 10 helps these side effects. Grapefruit juice should be avoided since it can increase blood levels of some of the statins. You should really have a discussion with your doc since many of the statins are now generic and cheap.
Answered 8/12/2015
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