Statin side effects: Weigh the benefits and risks

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What causes statin side effects? Content What are statin side effects? Who's at risk of developing statin side effects? Drugs and food that interact with statins How to relieve statin side effects Weigh the risks and benefits

Not everyone who takes a statin will have side effects, but some people may be at a greater risk than are others. Risk factors include:

Taking multiple medications to lower your cholesterol
Being female
Having a smaller body frame
Being age 80 or older
Having kidney or liver disease
Drinking too much alcohol
Having certain conditions such as hypothyroidism or neuromuscular disorders including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)