Statins do not cause the majority of side effects listed in package leaflets
5 February 2026
Major study finds statins do not cause most commonly reported side effects, challenging widespread concerns about their safety.
Statins can cause a small increase in blood sugar levels, so people at high risk may develop diabetes sooner
28 March 2024
New analysis finds statins linked to small increases in blood sugar, with earlier diabetes diagnosis in high-risk individuals.
New study shows muscle pain is not due to statins in over 90% of those taking the treatment
29 August 2022
Large study finds statins cause little to no excess muscle pain, challenging common concerns about side effects.
Large review of statin clinical trial data could soon end remaining uncertainty on possible statin side effects
9 July 2022
Major review of clinical trial data aims to resolve remaining uncertainty about possible side effects of statins.
Statin therapy reduces cardiovascular disease risk in older people
1 February 2019
Research shows statins lower cardiovascular disease risk in older adults, highlighting benefits beyond middle age.