Statins are medications used to reduce or lower cholesterol and work by inhibiting synthesis of cholesterol. However, their use has been demonstrated to cause some adverse effects including muscle pain, muscle weakness, liver damage kidney damage, type 2 diabetes, nausea, constipation, diarrhea, memory problem, headache, dizziness, fatigue, insomnia, hepatitis, sexual problems, skin rash and hair loss.

Drugs mentioned include, Atorvastatin, Fluvastatin, Lovastatin, Pravastatin, Rosuvastatin, Simvastatin

Risk factors for increased side effects include, female gender, older age 80 years and greater, small body frame, heavy alcohol consumption, kidney disease, liver disease, hypothyroidism, and multiple cholesterol lowering medications.

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