Nottingham, obviously, the doctor must begin to be careful to prescribe a statin, a cholesterol-lowering drugs. Recent research proves, these drugs have some side effects including kidney failure and liver disorders.
Among doctors in internal medicine, statins are relatively commonly prescribed to treat heart and blood vessels. The drug works by inhibiting the formation of cholesterol in the liver, thereby reducing the risk of heart attack.
Side effects of this drug has been known is a disorder of muscle (myopathi). But recently, researchers from the University of Nottingham, revealed that the side effects of these drugs much more than unknown so far.
The study involved 2 million patients, including 226 000 first-time patients who use statins. Observations conducted during the period January 2002 until June 2008.
On each of 10 000 female patients, statin use causes 74 cases of liver function disturbances, acute renal failure 23, and 39 muscle problems. In men, the figure is almost similar except the number of patients who experienced more muscle problems.
However, some positive effects also revealed, among others, the number of patients who experience heart disease is reduced 271 people at every 10,000 people. In addition, statins also reduce the risk of developing cancer in patients.
Related revealed many side effects, Dr. Alawi A. Alsheikh-Ali of the Institute of Cardiac Sciences in Abu Dhabi, denied that the use of statins will be banned. According to the study was not to frighten.
"The risk of liver disorders and kidney failure balanced by the effectiveness of statins to overcome heart disease and reduce the risk of cancer. As long as the ratio between risk and profit are balanced, there is no reason not to use statins," said Alsheikh-Ali.
Patients who were using statins to treat the disease are suggested to stay calm, and continue treatment. Patients who do have the risk of these side effects, it is recommended to keep up with changes in lifestyle.
Among doctors in internal medicine, statins are relatively commonly prescribed to treat heart and blood vessels. The drug works by inhibiting the formation of cholesterol in the liver, thereby reducing the risk of heart attack.
Side effects of this drug has been known is a disorder of muscle (myopathi). But recently, researchers from the University of Nottingham, revealed that the side effects of these drugs much more than unknown so far.
The study involved 2 million patients, including 226 000 first-time patients who use statins. Observations conducted during the period January 2002 until June 2008.
On each of 10 000 female patients, statin use causes 74 cases of liver function disturbances, acute renal failure 23, and 39 muscle problems. In men, the figure is almost similar except the number of patients who experienced more muscle problems.
However, some positive effects also revealed, among others, the number of patients who experience heart disease is reduced 271 people at every 10,000 people. In addition, statins also reduce the risk of developing cancer in patients.
Related revealed many side effects, Dr. Alawi A. Alsheikh-Ali of the Institute of Cardiac Sciences in Abu Dhabi, denied that the use of statins will be banned. According to the study was not to frighten.
"The risk of liver disorders and kidney failure balanced by the effectiveness of statins to overcome heart disease and reduce the risk of cancer. As long as the ratio between risk and profit are balanced, there is no reason not to use statins," said Alsheikh-Ali.
Patients who were using statins to treat the disease are suggested to stay calm, and continue treatment. Patients who do have the risk of these side effects, it is recommended to keep up with changes in lifestyle.
