The Real SIDE EFFECTS Of STATINS That I as a DOCTOR Worry About!

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 22:47:16 +0000

Are you worried about the side effects of statins?
Have you recently started statins? Like atorvastatin, Simvastatin

In this video, Dr Hart-Pinto, a British GP, discusses the side effects of statins that he worries about and which side effects all patients should look out for.

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Commonly Prescribed Statins
- atorvastatin (Lipitor)
- lovastatin (Mevacor)
- simvastatin (Zocor)
- fluvastatin (Lescol)
- rosuvastatin (Crestor)
- pravastatin (Pravachol)

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Intro
00:44 1. Muscle Aches - Myalgia
01:01 Rhabdomyolysis - AKA Rhabdo
01:56 2. Liver Injury
02:21 Statin-Induced Liver Injury
02:45 3. Diabetes
03:23 Other Statin Info
03:44 Legal Disclaimer

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Other Relevant Videos:

► The Dangers of STATINS & GRAPEFRUIT | A DOCTORS Guide | Increased Side Effects
https://youtu.be/zQzxz4M-Hn8

► Does Coenzyme Q10 Supplementation Reduce Statin Side Effects?
https://youtu.be/uPmTqiTRLqM

► SIMVASTATIN (Zocor) | Medication for High Cholesterol | What All Patients Need to Know
https://youtu.be/Jy6ShnLDBWg

► Atorvastatin | What All Patients Need to Know
https://youtu.be/xskiMEwrPR0

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Further Reading - Resources for Patients

NHS - https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/....statins/side-effects

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Last updated 18th November 2023

Next review date: 18th November 2026

Author: Dr Andrew Hart Pinto

Internally peer-reviewed: Dr Najeebah Jaunbocus 18th November 2023.

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2. Dr Najeebah Jaunbocus MBChB MRCGP

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