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are statins safe?

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Where will statin pain occur?

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Can statins lead to one-sided pain?

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What are the downsides of using statins?

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must i take statins if a healthy woman?

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What is the definition or description of: Statins?

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How long does it take for your body to get rid of a statin?

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A 48-year old asked:

Are statin drugs really that good and effective for you, docs?

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A 49-year old asked:

What are the reasons doctors say once you take statins, it's for life?

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A 43-year old asked:

Is it necessary for a relatively healthy 29-year-old to take a statin drug?

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A 50-year old female asked:

Could statin use effect memory and also cause word searching when speaking?

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A 52-year old male asked:

Given the dangers of using statins is there a safer substitute for that medication?

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A 47-year old asked:

How long does it take for statins to clear from the body if you stop taking them altogether?

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A 41-year old male asked:

Is it true that statins are just as effective if you take them every other day versus every day?

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A 33-year old male asked:

Is it ok to go on statins if bad choleaterol goes to 68. The good one is 35. Doctor said to go on for a month more. Am not convinced. Am 32 yrs.

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A 32-year old male asked:

How do doctors get their info on medications, such as statins or sleep medications? In other words, do doctors get info from pharma or other sources?

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A 51-year old male asked:

Been on statins 9 years 40 mgs. Went off statins past 6 months to see what it was doing to me. Can i go back on statins at 40 mgs or need to start low?

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A 60-year old asked:

can statin cause insomnia?

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How to reduce LDL without statins?

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A 32-year old asked:

Do herbal alternatives to statins work?

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A 46-year old asked:

Can statin drugs increase creatinine level?

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A 45-year old asked:

Statin drugs are everywhere. Any side effects?

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A 32-year old asked:

Might there be any side effects for statin drugs?

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A 31-year old asked:

Do statin drugs do anything to keep cholesteral down?

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what are the risks of takingi statin drugs, long term?

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A 52-year old female asked:

How can i keep my cholestrol low without using statins?

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A 41-year old male asked:

What's the best time to take Fibrate if I also take a Statin?

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A 48-year old asked:

Why did the fda say about statins being used as a preventative drug?

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Question regarding herbal alternative to using statins, do they work?

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Is it possible to stop statin drugs without getting any side effects?

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