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Many people stop taking statins due to perceived side effects. Alamy
Many people stop taking statins due to perceived side effects. Alamy
Statins have far fewer side effects than believed
Large study finds level of intolerance to cholesterol-killing drug is at 9 per cent or lower
The National
February 16, 2022