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Statin Intolerance: What to Do When Muscle Pain Makes You Stop Your Cholesterol Medication

Statin Intolerance: What to Do When Muscle Pain Makes You Stop Your Cholesterol Medication

Statin intolerance causes muscle pain in many people, but most cases aren't actually caused by the drug. Learn how to tell if your pain is real, what alternatives work, and how to safely lower cholesterol without statins.

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