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Statins are commonly prescribed to lower cholesterol but recent research has found an increased risk of brain haemorrhage in patients taking statins. A large meta-analysis of 13 studies involving over 190,000 individuals found that those taking higher doses of statins had a 25-33% increased risk of experiencing a brain haemorrhage compared to non-users. Doctors should be aware of this risk when prescribing statins, especially for older patients.

Author

Leonela Ramirez Almanza y Lina Maria Ossa Herrera

Language

EN