Guest guest Posted February 7, 2004 Report Share Posted February 7, 2004 http://www.news-leader.com/today/0201-Breakthrou-284723.html .... Statin backlash Cholesterol-lowering statin drugs are so ubiquitous, top doctors now only half-jokingly suggest putting them in the drinking water. Most cardiologists view statins as one of the most significant new weapons against heart disease in decades. But there is a quiet backlash brewing against statins, sold under the brand names Zocor, Lipitor and Pravachol. Critics believe drug companies have vastly understated side effects caused by statins ‹ particularly muscle pains and memory problems. Drug companies maintain that side effects are rare, and that benefits of statins far outweigh any risk. For statin users and critics, 2004 could be a breakthrough year. This spring marks the end of a five-year study comparing side effects among more than 1,000 users of Zocor, Pravachol or a placebo, and the results should be announced later this year. If the research shows a higher rate of cognitive side effects than previously reported, doctors may finally start paying closer attention to the aches and pains of patients who use the drugs. ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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