As for your side-effect question ... The liver compensates for this by increasing receptors for ‘bad’ LDL cholesterol on the surface of liver cells. These bind and remove LDL from the ...

Those who take statins may also have lower CoQ10 levels in their bodies, which could make the side effects of statins more severe. Your healthcare team can help advise you on possible issues with ...

On the third trip to the hospital, one doctor asked how long I had been on statins and remarked that they sometimes cause side effects. That inspired me to discontinue the drug, although my GP ...