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Statin Side Effects

Statins are medications used to reduce cholesterol levels. They slow down the production of bad cholesterol in the liver, thus using the cholesterol present in the blood for the production of bile. Side effects include headache, sickness, muscle pain, decreased platelet count, etc.

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I was prescribed statin when I crossed 60 years. Why?

Query: Hello doctor,I am a working woman with an active lifestyle. I was prescribed statin when I crossed 60, but I wanted to get a second opinion before starting any new medication. What are your thoughts on using statins? Are there alternative treatments we should explore or any potential side effects I ...  Read Full »


Dr. Nagaraj

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Statins are the recommended medicines for lowering cholesterol levels. However, their use depends on multiple factors like underlying other medical conditions like diabetes, heart, nerve, and blood channel-related issues. It is dose and duration depends on the level of...  Read Full »

How do I overcome the weight loss issues that I have after taking the tablet Rosuvastatin?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 56-year-old female. I am taking the tablet Levothyroxine for hypothyroidism. My main concern is that I have weight loss issues. My AST and ALT levels are mildly elevated. A renal stone and mild hydronephrosis were detected in my ultrasound scan. My vaginal ultrasound scan shows ...  Read Full »


Dr. Rajesh Kumar Bansari

Answer: Hello, Welcome to ciliniq.com. I have reviewed your reports (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). Based on the given details, you need further workup to determine the cause of weight loss. After the workup, you can share the details with me. I suggest you check your fasting blo...  Read Full »

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