Guest guest Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 A new paper cites nearly 900 studies on the adverse effects of HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, also called statins, which are a class of drugs widely used to treat high cholesterol. The review provides the most complete picture to date of reported side effects of statins. Muscle problems are the best known of statin drugs' adverse side effects, but cognitive problems and pain or numbness in the extremities are also widely reported. A spectrum of other problems, ranging from blood glucose elevations to tendon problems, can also occur as side effects. The paper summarizes powerful evidence that statin-induced injury... More here: http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2009/02/21/900-Studies-Show-S\ tatin-Drugs-are-Dangerous.aspx Sheena Judd http://health.naturalhealthinformation/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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