The Lipitor warnings: A guide to the FDA's new cholesterol drug labels (The Week)

[unable to retrieve full-text content]The Week - A class of cholesterol-reducing drugs called statins will now carry labeling noting potential side effects, which include memory loss and higher blood sugar levelsThe Food and Drug Administration this week officially linked statin drugs — a widely prescribed type of cholesterol-reducing medication — to risks of memory loss and Type 2 diabetes. Reports of potential side effects have been discussed for years, but this marks the first time health officials have highlighted the potential side effects, and called for warning labels on packaging. Here's what you should know about the FDA's new statin warnings:

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