What cardiologists say the findings may mean for you.

A massive review of 23 randomized trials found that statins do not cause the vast majority of side effects listed on their ...

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.

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

Feb 5 (Reuters) - Cholesterol-lowering statin drugs do not cause most of the side effects attributed to them on package ...

If you've avoided taking cholesterol-lowering statin drugs because you're worried about the risk of developing memory loss, depression or other scary side effects, this scenario plays out more often ...

Statins are medicines that help lower your cholesterol and protect your arteries, according to the British Heart Foundation’s ...

A large-scale study finds that most listed statin side effects are minimal, while the cardiovascular benefits dominate, prompting calls to revise labeling for clearer decision-making.

Experts clear up ‘ongoing confusion’ over side effects of drug used by millions - Statins are one of the most commonly ...

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

Statin labels should be revised to reflect their safety and to hopefully spur better uptake and adherence, say experts.

New research suggests that statins, effective cholesterol-lowering drugs, don't cause many of the side effects listed on their packaging.