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Common myths associated with cholesterol-reducing drug debunked

Common myths associated with cholesterol-reducing drug debunked

Reality: Serious liver or kidney problems from statins are very uncommon. Today,experts agree that statins are safe even in people with fatty liver disease or compensated cirrhosis, and they shouldn’t be withheld when heart benefits are expected. For kidneys, randomized evidence shows no clear increase in acute kidney injury with regular statin use. In fact, guidelines recommend them for most …

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