Lifestyle
NHS warning on atorvastatin side effects and alcohol use
Atorvastatin is widely prescribed to cut cholesterol and protect heart health, but the NHS is flagging important safety risks. The guidance explains which medicines and supplements can dangerously interact with statins, the key symptoms that need urgent medical help, and how drinking a lot of alcohol can raise the chance of side effects and liver problems. Readers gain clear, practical prompts for safer statin use and when to contact 111 or a doctor.
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Daily Mirror
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Read more …How Holiday Drinking Could Put Your Travel Insurance at Risk
Wales Online
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Daily Mirror
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Glasgow Times
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The Independent
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Daily Mirror
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