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Some patients experience muscle aches (SAMS), though this affects only about 7–10% of users. Beyond Statins: When You Need More

Statins remain the "gold standard" for lowering LDL (bad) cholesterol. They work by blocking an enzyme in your liver that produces cholesterol. lipid-lowering medicine

A Critical Appraisal of Lipid Management in the Post-Statin Era - PMC Some patients experience muscle aches (SAMS), though this

Highly effective, low-cost (often generic), and supported by decades of evidence in preventing heart attacks and strokes. Some patients experience muscle aches (SAMS)

Atorvastatin (Lipitor), Rosuvastatin (Crestor), and Simvastatin (Zocor).