The cardiologist named the most unpleasant side effects of statins – Health

Drugs to lower blood cholesterol levels are prescribed for life. And although the benefits of these medications are obvious, many patients are afraid to take them because of the possible consequences, reports Sports.kz with reference to Doctorpiter.ru.

Cardiologist Olga Bockeria answered a question from one of her subscribers in her Telegram channel: “I’ve been taking statins for 5 years. What’s the most unpleasant side effect that could happen?”

The cardiologist named 3 such possible side effects:

1. Development of muscle pain. People complain of pain in the legs, back, weakness and fatigue, which can prevent them from even performing daily household chores. According to the cardiologist, such pain is associated with the process of muscle destruction.

2. Memory deterioration, development of dementia. As the doctor explained, cholesterol is contained in the membrane of all cells, including nerve cells. As a result, cells may lose…