A major review finds that most listed statin side-effects are not caused by the drugs.
Researchers published the analysis in The Lancet after reviewing 19 trials with 124,000 participants.
The study found evidence for only muscle pain, diabetes risk, and four minor side-effects.
These included small liver test changes, mild liver abnormalities, urine changes, and tissue swelling.
Researchers found no strong evidence for problems such as memory loss, depression, sleep issues, or nerve damage.
They concluded that statin benefits far outweigh risks for most patients.
Experts called for updated drug labels to reflect the evidence and support informed decisions.
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