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Fri May-21-10 04:08 AM
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'Unintended' statin side-effect risks uncovered

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GPs should think more carefully about prescribing cholesterol-busting drugs say researchers who highlighted a range of "unintended" side effects.

Some doses and types of statins are linked with a greater risk of adverse effects, including liver problems and kidney failure, the UK research showed.

Doctors will have access to a computer program based on the findings to help spot those most at risk.

Millions of UK adults take the drugs to reduce heart attack and stroke risk.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/8695102.stm

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