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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Health
Ella Pickover

Experts clear up ‘ongoing confusion’ over side effects of drug used by millions

The majority of reported side-effects commonly associated with statins are not directly caused by the drugs themselves, a new study has suggested.

Following a comprehensive review of adverse reactions linked to the cholesterol-lowering medication, academics at the University of Oxford are now urging for patient information leaflets to be revised.

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