new safety concerns with statins (simvastatin, atorvastatin, lovastatin, etc)

April 2012

Patients will ask about new safety concerns with statins (simvastatin, atorvastatin, lovastatin, etc).

About 25% of adults over 45 are on a statin. Now new labeling will warn about a higher risk of diabetes and mental impairment.

Tell patients not to be overly alarmed...and NOT to stop their statin without talking to their pharmacist or prescriber first. The benefits from statins are likely greater than these risks.

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