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Side effects and complications of cholesterol-lowering drugs |
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Side effect or complication |
Statins |
Zetia |
Fibric acid derivatives |
Nicotinic acids |
| Upset stomach |
X |
X |
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| Gas and bloating | ||||
| Constipation | ||||
| Nausea |
X |
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| Abdominal pain |
X |
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| Loss of appetite |
X |
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| Heartburn/indigestion |
X |
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| Diarrhea |
X |
X |
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| Hot flashes (and mild dizziness) |
X |
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| Muscle inflammation (or myopathy) that causes soreness and weakness |
X |
X |
X |
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| Risk of gout |
X |
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| Risk of gallstones |
X |
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| Liver inflammation/abnormalities |
X |
X |
X |
X |
Credits
| Author | Ellie Rodgers |
| Editor | Geri Metzger |
| Associate Editor | Terrina Vail |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | Caroline S. Rhoads, MD - Internal Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Neil J. Stone, MD - Internal Medicine, Cardiology |
| Last Updated | August 26, 2005 |
