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The pros and cons of statins
Cholesterol-lowering statin drugs won't make you heart attack-proof, but they do reduce your risk.
If your doctor has advised you to take a cholesterol-lowering statin drug, what good things can you expect to get out of it? And is it worth the risk of side effects you may have heard about, like muscle aches and memory problems?
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