Only four of 66 undesirable outcomes attributed to statins were significant, according to a new study in the Lancet.

The NHS also warns about serious adverse reactions that require immediate medical attention. Guidance for atorvastatin ...

A review of the evidence suggests that statins are no more likely than a placebo to cause most of the side effects listed on ...

Discussing your personal circumstances with a GP is essential when considering statins ...

Most statin side effects listed on drug packaging are not supported by strong evidence, a new review suggests. Of 66 potential side effects, researchers identified only 4 linked to statins.

FIFTEEN million more people should take statins as side effect fears are overblown, say top heart doctors. A review found the ...

Many people who should be taking statins avoid them for fear of side effects. A large new study says most of those side ...

A landmark review of numerous clinical trials shows that statins do not cause the majority of the side effects that have been associated with them to date.

A major new study has cast doubt on the claim that the cholesterol-lowering drugs might cause memory problems or other ...

Product information leaflets for statins should be changed, because they don’t cause the majority of the possible side ...

Statins do not cause the majority of the conditions that have been listed in their package leaflets, according to the most ...