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What Are The Side Effects Of Statins Drug?

Hi, I am concerned about the side effects of my husband taking Statins, only because he is concerned. He is a very active, he is 62, bikes, walks and jogs. His height is: 5 5 and weighs 155lbs. His total Cholesterol is 243 and his LDL is 170. His HDL is 46. B/p 106/ 68. What are the side effects of these medications?
Tue, 7 Nov 2017
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hi madam,there are no alarming side effects for statins.they are safe drugs.no need to worry.only in very few cases muscle aches can occur.take care.bye.
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What Are The Side Effects Of Statins Drug?

hi madam,there are no alarming side effects for statins.they are safe drugs.no need to worry.only in very few cases muscle aches can occur.take care.bye.