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	from Joy Victory Statins -- a group drugs used to treat high cholesterol and heart disease -- are taken by millions of Americans. As with any drug, statins are powerful and can have side effects. Do you know all that you need to know about your statin?

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Are Statin Side Effects Worth It?
Statins lower LDL levels (bad cholesterol) and triglyceride levels while raising HDL levels (good cholesterol). They also lower the risk of heart disease, as well as prevent subsequent heart attacks and strokes. But despite their beneficial advantages, statins have a reputation that precedes them: their side effects.
- cholesterol Guide Jennifer Moll

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Muscle Pain and Statins
One of the more troublesome side effects is muscle pain and weakness. But, interestingly, scientists have now discovered a gene may be at play.
- cholesterol Guide Jennifer Moll

Statins and Grapefruit Juice
Grapefruit juice has been shown to interact with several types of statins (as well as other cardiovascular medications) by increasing the blood-concentration of the drug.
- Drugs Guide Anthony DeCostanzo

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