Study Finds Most Statin Side-Effects Not Caused by the Drugs

A major review finds most statin side-effects are not caused by the medication.
Researchers published the analysis in The Lancet after reviewing 19 trials with 124,000 participants.
The study found strong evidence for muscle pain, diabetes risk, and four minor effects only.
These included liver test changes, mild liver abnormalities, urine changes, and tissue swelling.
Researchers found no evidence linking statins to memory loss, depression, sleep problems, or nerve damage.
The benefits of statins in preventing heart attacks and strokes far outweighed the risks.
Experts said drug labels should be updated to reflect the evidence.