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Statin Drugs Can Devastate Your Health

Muscle problems are the most common problems associated with taking the cholesterol lowering drugs, statins. Over 15 million Americans have been hoodwinked to take them so if you are on them or know anyone who is PLEASE warn them about this problem. A new study found that 98 per cent of patients taking Lipitor developed muscle pain and/or weakness, but one third of those on Mevacor developed the problem. Now muscle problems would be bad enough, especially if they prevent you from putting...