Lancet study indicates statin benefits are underestimated

[Jingthing]

.. and also that statin side effects overblown.

Very interesting information to those of us on statins.

I have been on statins for decades and have strongly considered stopping them.

 

This study influences my decision about that.

http://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(16)31357-5/abstract

 

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Interpretation of the evidence for the efficacy and safety of statin therapy

 

 

Popular press about it:

http://www.bbc.com/news/health-37306736

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The benefits of the cholesterol-reducing drug statins are underestimated and the harms exaggerated, a major review suggests.

 

[Sheryl]

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