Dumfries & Galloway Health Board
Prescribing Support Team

Statins for lowering cholesterol

Posted: 10 Jul 06 Edited: 8 Aug 18
Patient Information Leaflets Cardiovascular

This patient information leaflets is designed to help patients understand their treatment for cholesterol and includes headings such as:



Who should take a statin?

What happens when I take a statin?

What are the possible side effects of statins?

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