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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► Atorvastatin | What All Patients Need to Know
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Further Reading - Resources for Patients
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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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