Severe irritability associated with statin cholesterol-lowering drugs
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Severe irritability associated with statin cholesterol-lowering drugs.
BACKGROUND As use of a drug becomes widespread, the full spectrum of its effects becomes clearer. Although a link has been suggested between low or lowered cholesterol and irritability/aggression, less is known about possible links between irritability and statins. AIM To assess the possible connection of statin usage to severe irritability. DESIGN Case series. METHODS Six patients referr...
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عنوان ژورنال: QJM
سال: 2004
ISSN: 1460-2725,1460-2393
DOI: 10.1093/qjmed/hch035