STATINS are hailed as a wonder drug for their dramatic impact in lowering heart attack risk, but like every medication, they have their downsides. A new study has suggested one eye condition may be specific to the lipid-lowering drug.
users cut their dose owing to muscle pain and other side effects. But the cholesterol-lowering pills may also be linked to a higher risk of impaired senses, such as poor vision. Recent findings have confirmed the link between the lipid-lowering drug and cataracts. The results, however, should not dissuade users to continue treatment, according to the authors.The recent findings reinforce previous evidence that statin medications may increase the risk of cataracts.
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