Taking statins does not commonly cause muscle pain, researchers say

Benefits of cholesterol-lowering drug taken by 8 million people in UK outweigh low risk of side-effects, study finds

Statins do not commonly cause muscle pain, the world's most comprehensive study of their risks has found, prompting health experts to reassure millions of patients that taking the pills is safe.

The drugs are widely prescribed to prevent heart disease, but there have been concerns for years that they may frequently cause muscle pain or weakness.