Statins—Time to Stop the Worry! - Frankly Speaking Ep 495

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Overview: Statin prescription labels and case reports list a variety of potential treatment-related adverse effects that often raise concerns about their safety. In this episode, we review the evidence for such effects from a recently published study of statin therapy, giving you confidence to counsel worried patients.

Episode resource links:

Explain the concerns over potential negative effects from statin use

Outline the latest research demonstrating statin safety

Guest: Robert A. Baldor MD, FAAFP Music Credit: Matthew Bugos

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