“Statins” are one of the most commonly used classes of drugs.  Millions of patients worldwide receive these to reduce cholesterol and reduce the risk of cardiac disease.  Examples of these drugs are Lipitor and Crestor.

Rarely, those medications can cause muscle problems, renal complications, or even death.  However, generally those medications are very safe and do not cause side effects.

However, it has recently been recognized that there may be serious complications with the use…

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