Less than 10% of patients intolerant to statins, study finds
by Nicola Davis Science correspondent from Science | The Guardian on (#5W6B4)
Largest study of its kind suggests prevalence of intolerance is much lower than was previously thought
The proportion of patients who are intolerant to statins is far lower than previous estimates suggest, according to the world's largest study of the issue.
According to the British Heart Foundation, an estimated 7-8 million adults in the UK take statins, which reduce the risk of heart attack and strokes. However, concerns around side-effects mean some people reduce their dose or stop taking them altogether.
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