Dr. Mercola's Comments: Statins, which are a class of drugs used to lower your cholesterol, are among the most commonly prescribed medications in the world, and I believe, one of the most unnecessary drugs there is.
With at least 12 million Americans taking statins, and experts' recommendations that another 23 million “should” be taking them, it's important to remain educated on this issue. Especially since statin drugs are linked to many, many dangerous side effects.
Are the Benefits Worth the Risks?
There are several different statin drugs currently available on the U.S. market. If you, or anyone you love takes any of these drugs, I highly recommend you review their prescribing information by clicking on the drug brand below. These “package inserts” will also tell you some (but surely not all) of the most common side effects associated with them.
CLICK HERE to read the rest of the article including side effects of the drug brands mentioned
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