What Statins Do to Cholesterol — and the Side Effects to Watch

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How statins lower LDL, prevent heart disease, and what side effects and interactions to watch for.

Statins Mainly Lower LDL Cholesterol

Their Real Purpose Is Preventing Cardiovascular Disease

Normal Cholesterol Does Not Always Rule Them Out

Cholesterol Levels Usually Fall Within Weeks

Muscle Pain Deserves Attention but Is Often Misattributed

Severe Muscle Damage Is Very Rare

Liver Tests Can Change Slightly

Diabetes Risk Rises Slightly

Many Feared Side Effects May Have Other Causes

Never Stop or Combine Them Without Advice

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Statins are among the most widely prescribed medicines for preventing heart attacks and strokes, but they are often misunderstood. They do not remove cholesterol from food or provide an immediate cure for blocked arteries.

Instead, statins reduce the liver’s cholesterol production and lower the amount of harmful LDL circulating in the blood. Most people experience few or no problems, although several genuine side effects and medicine interactions still require attention.

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