You’re Over 75, and You’re Healthy. Why Are You Taking a Statin?

It’s not clear that statins prevent first heart attacks and strokes in older patients, and the drugs do have side effects that can be harmful. PAULA SPAN http://ift.tt/2m26mAW http://ift.tt/2qtWzbf The New York Times Health Cholesterol, Heart, Statins (Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs), Elderly January 5, 2018 at 12:00AM