While labels list dozens of possible risks only four are supported by evidence, say researchers Almost all side-effects listed for statins are not caused by the drugs, according to the world’s most ...

The long list of side effects associated with statins is vastly overstated, according to the most rigorous assessment of the evidence to date. This is prompting calls for the drugs’ packaging to be ...

Elizabeth Cooney is a cardiovascular disease reporter at STAT, covering heart, stroke, and metabolic conditions. You can reach Liz on Signal at LizC.22. Far fewer people who could benefit from statins ...

Benefits of statins greatly outweigh risks, study leader says Wrongly attributed side effects may discourage use by patients and doctors Regulators should change statin labeling, researchers say Feb 5 ...

Statins do not cause the majority of the conditions that have been listed in their package leaflets, including memory loss, depression, sleep disturbance, and erectile and sexual dysfunction, ...

Independent readers have been discussing the side effects of GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic and Mounjaro, with many questioning whether the risks are being fully acknowledged as use of the medications ...

The long list of side effects marked on the packaging of statins can be a turn-off for those who might benefit from the cholesterol-lowering drugs. But a new study found only a few of those side ...

Mild headache is a common side effect of Zoryve cream and Zoryve foam when used for any of its FDA-approved conditions. Some people experience application site pain with Zoryve cream used for plaque ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. Many people with high cholesterol may avoid taking ...

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 ...

The cholesterol-lowering drugs statins do not cause the vast majority of so-called side effects listed on their packaging, including memory loss, sexual dysfunction and depression, a major review of ...

Common side effects of Auvelity (dextromethorphan/bupropion) include dizziness, headache, diarrhea, and dry mouth. Serious side effects are uncommon, but possible ...