Tag: statin side effects
Nocebo Effect and Statin Side Effects: Why Your Symptoms Might Not Be From the Drug
Most statin side effects aren't caused by the drug - they're caused by fear. Learn how the nocebo effect tricks your body into feeling pain, why 90% of symptoms vanish on placebo, and how to safely restart statins.
Rhabdomyolysis from Statins: What You Need to Know About This Rare but Dangerous Side Effect
Rhabdomyolysis from statins is rare but life-threatening. Learn the signs, risk factors, and what to do if you experience severe muscle pain, weakness, or dark urine while on cholesterol medication.