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Share Your Experience: High Cholesterol and Statin Intolerance

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By CardiovascularDisease.net Team

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Statins are a class of drug often prescribed to treat cardiovascular conditions like high cholesterol. Sometimes healthcare providers also prescribe them to help prevent heart attack and stroke in people who are at risk.1

While our bodies need cholesterol to stay healthy, some people have levels that are too high. While statins can help lower cholesterol and are usually safe and effective, some people experience side effects. If you've experienced side effects from taking statins, you may have statin intolerance. Learn more about the signs and symptoms of statin intolerance here.1

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