Do statins cause weight gain? ^10.1%

Medical News Today - By Daniel Yetman - 9/9/2024, 2:54 AM

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Some people taking statins may gain weight due to factors not directly related to the medication. No evidence exists that statins cause weight gain. Weight gain is not a reported side effect of statin use, but gaining weight during statin treatment is possible, mainly due to changes in dietary habits. Limited evidence also suggests that... more