Statins are a group of drugs that are lipid-lowering agents, lowering the level of LDL cholesterol in the blood. Statins function by targeting the synthesis of cholesterol and the rate of assembly and secretion of cholesterol-containing particles. Most patients who take statins see lower lipid levels in one to two weeks. Satins must be taken every day and are most beneficial when taken on a long-term basis with most people taking them their entire lives. It has become a practice to prescribe statins to healthy people who have a high risk of developing cardiovascular disease as well as people who have suffered a heart attack, stroke, peripheral artery disease, or diabetes.

Statins and Diabetes – Side Effects

Side effects include muscle pain and damage in the case of rhabdomyolysis, which causes liver damage, kidney failure, and death. Liver damage can also occur when statin causes the liver to …