The newer studies (check dates of the papers), and many from other countries, tend to be more "anti-statin". The Netherlands have conclusions that statins cause neuropathies. And Canada posted a large paper showing women do not benefit from statins. Dr. B Golomb MD has many comments on the net about not using statins in the elderly. Search "Beatrice Golomb MD statins" and you will find lots to read about!
When viewing pro-statin papers, check the authors to see if they have links to drug companies. Many do.
Our FDA while toeing a fine line with statins still is refusing to authorize them as OTC medications (as was done in UK). They have refused 3 times. They are also no longer approving statin based new drug applications. However they may still approve combo drugs with an prior approved statin and one other lipid lowering drug.
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